Tag: STEM
UNSW commends $128.5 million funding to boost number of STEM graduates
UNSW has received a $128.5 million Federal Budget allocation that would create over 4,000 new student places aimed at boosting STEM programs and the number of skilled graduates needed for the AUKUS agreement.
BAE Systems, Lumination expands STEM education program to Victoria
BAE Systems Australia has partnered with immersive technology company Lumination to scale its STEM outreach program, Beacon, for students in Victoria.
CDU Drone Program receives federal funding
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has secured $99,000 in federal government funding that will provide students in the Northern Territory with education and training in...
STEM Returners, BAE to offer new options in defence industry
STEM Returners Australia and BAE Systems are teaming up once more to assist STEM educated people in resuming their professional careers.
Advanced manufacturing needs to be taught nationwide, says Weld Australia
Weld Australia has called for a nationwide rollout of the Advanced Manufacturing School Outreach Program, an initiative in New South Wales that seeks to encourage kids in secondary schools to explore a meaningful career in the industry.
Weld Australia lauds energy apprenticeships initiative but calls for further improvement
Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.
Qld government calls for science grants applicants to drive STEM initiatives
Community organisations and science groups keen to take part in Queensland’s projects, events and activities that increase participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), are being encouraged to put their hands up, with grants on the table of up to $20,000.
Federal funding unveiled to support women in STEM careers
Over $17.9 million in federal funding has been awarded to 17 projects that support more women to study and build careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
ARM Hub’s robotics chief wins major STEM award
ARM Hub CEO Associate Professor Cori Stewart has today been announced as one of Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM by Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP.
Industry leaders call for urgent boost to Aussie STEM careers
Australia must urgently rethink its approach to encouraging careers in STEM in order to tackle the growing national skills crisis.