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ATSE welcomes the additional $481 million announced in the NSW budget for boosting the standards of New South Wales public schools. However much more is needed to equip the next generation with the science and technology skills needed to address our most complex challenges.

ATSE is delighted to announce that William (Bill) Cox FTSE, CEO of innovative design and engineering company Aurecon, has joined the Elevate Advisory Group as Co-Chair.

The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) National Assessment Program report reveals alarming results for science literacy.

ATSE welcomes the policy document Out-of-field teaching of secondary school mathematics in Australia, recently released by a consortium of mathematics groups.

The Universities Accord conclusion is unequivocal – Australia must give more people from more backgrounds access to high-quality education to solve our skills crisis and capitalise on our opportunity to emerge as a STEM superpower.

ATSE has welcomed the Australian Universities Accord Final Report’s emphasis on increasing investment in research and development (R&D), enhancing diversity and inclusion, and prioritising critical skills. 

ATSE has today announced 116 scholarships to support women and diverse people to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.

The Universities Accord review is a once in-a-generation opportunity to create a higher education and research system capable of solving the greatest challenges facing Australia’s future.  

The 2023 STEM Equity Monitor released today demonstrates the deep need for Australia to scale up and accelerate initiatives to achieve genuine diversity in STEM.