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Queensland celebrates women's achievements at annual STEM awards
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Queensland celebrates women's achievements at annual STEM awards

Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme 'Stronger Together'.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia
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WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia

WAITTA has appointed Anita Ghose to its Board to boost innovation and connect industry, government and academia in Western Australia's tech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
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Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles

Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer
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Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer

Biorelate appoints Ben Sidders as Chief Scientific Officer, enhancing their executive team with his extensive life sciences expertise to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats

Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Global Stories

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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems
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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge
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US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI
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Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI

New Zealand's Litmaps has acquired US tool ResearchRabbit and secured USD $1 million in funding to advance AI-driven research discovery and expand its reach.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
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Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University

Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Education Perfect's AI tool set to transform student learning
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Education Perfect's AI tool set to transform student learning

Education Perfect launches AI Powered Feedback Tool to revolutionise learning with immediate, adaptive support, enhancing outcomes in various subjects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals
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Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals

Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Researchers directly measure quantum distance for the first time
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Researchers directly measure quantum distance for the first time

Researchers at Yonsei University have directly measured the quantum distance in black phosphorus, a first that could boost quantum computing and advanced materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Kyron.bio raises EUR €5.5m to boost safer antibody therapies
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Kyron.bio raises EUR €5.5m to boost safer antibody therapies

Paris-based kyron.bio has raised EUR 5.5m to advance glycan-engineering tech, aiming to improve safety and efficacy of antibody therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
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Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth

Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
How marketers can leverage the 'art and science' power of generative and predictive AI
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How marketers can leverage the 'art and science' power of generative and predictive AI

Marketing professionals are increasingly harnessing the power of generative and predictive AI to drive campaign efficiency and insights; however, a solid data foundation is a prerequisite for success.

By Rachel Cascisa • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024