SMEs can be significant players in the fourth industrial revolution — but we need to fix our education system first
The fourth industrial revolution differs from its predecessors, demanding well-educated workforces and a focus on research and new technologies.
‘Thousands will be displaced’: Stone & Chalk acquires tech internship platform Ribit as robots loom large over labour
Stone & Chalk wants to expand internship matching platform Ribit to cater to emerging needs amid the fourth industrial revolution.
The cost of COVID-19? It adds up to bad news for women in STEM
The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening vital gains made for women in the STEM sector, a new report shows. This will lead to even more gender disparity.
When Hima Tk left corporate life to launch a startup, she had to become a completely different leader
Hima Tk had a successful career in management consulting before realising she needed to do something more challenging and impactful.
In an increasingly digital world, getting girls into tech is essential
If women are to adjust to the demands of a job market that increasingly requires technical proficiency, there must be a radical change to close the gap.
Sparkly black holes: Two ex-Googlers have launched a STEM-focused storytelling game for girls
Two ex-Google employees have created Talu Tales, a STEM-focused storytelling game for kids designed to aid in the co-creation of exciting stories.
“Now is not the time to be timid”: We need to kick-start innovation in Australia
It is time for Australia to become more ambitious, prioritise innovation and start transforming our economy. Now is not the time to be timid.
A roller-coaster ride: A timeline of Australia’s scant investment in science and technology
Inconsistency and lack of unity over many years has led to reactivity from the STEM sector, rather than strategic long-term planning.
Budget 2019: Billions for STEM commercialisation, but only one mention of “startup”
The government has committed an extra $1.2 billion to Australia’s Medical Research Investment Plan to support STEM commercialisation projects.
New awards, new ambassador: Advocates take steps to fix STEM’s “leaky pipeline”
With astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith appointed as Australia’s first ambassador for women in STEM, will this be the year the "leaky pipeline" is plugged?
Walking into a headwind: The barriers women face trying to build science careers
Women make up half of all science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine PhD candidates and researchers — but only 20% of senior leaders.
Support for STEM: Australia needs bravery from Karen Andrews, the new Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
Today Karen Andrews was sworn in as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, and she joins the cabinet for the first time.
