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The 7th edition of the #STEMEquityMonitor is out now.
Australia’s national data resource on women and other diverse groups in STEM shows progress is improving, but gaps remain.

Use the data to inform policy, programs and decisions to support STEM equity https://t.co/68fW8atKhK

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The Australian Government has announced its 2026–27 Budget, and includes measures for us to continue delivering the Future Made in Australia agenda.

See our Budget overview: https://t.co/RYcw89CE8E

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Australia and the EU are launching treaty negotiations on association to @HorizonEU

This will provide our researchers, businesses and industry with access to more #HorizonEurope funding than we’ve had before.

Read more: https://t.co/ZAPZwV1zVc
@EUScienceInnov

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The new #SERD report Ambitious Australia includes recommendations across Australia’s #RDI system, informed by stakeholder consultation. It considers Australia’s science activities.

The government is considering the report. Read the report👉🏼https://t.co/CQlqJHezy6

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Save the date 🧪✨
#NationalScienceWeek is back from 15–23 August. Step inside an athlete’s brain 🧠, go stargazing 🔭 and dive into First Nations science and tech. Last year 3 million people joined 2,500+ events 🎉

Meet this year’s grant recipients 👉🏼 https://t.co/H0bS5iTYuq

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Our team is taking a short break and will return on 2 January. We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.🎄 🌟

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🏆 2 science teaching prizes for primary and secondary school science teachers who inspire students to engage in STEM: https://t.co/AN5PAnLssC

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Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science close this week!

Submit your nomination by 5pm AEDT, 18 December 2025. Follow the links in the threads to nominate.

#PMPrizes

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🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems: https://t.co/CAQsxFCwsn

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Watch the #PMPrizes highlights reel or learn more about the 2025 #PMPrizes recipients: https://t.co/pHYmRkf0ND

Get inspired to nominate for the 2026 Prizes.

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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems?
Join us for an information session on:
📅 Tuesday 2 December
⏰ 2:00pm AEDT
👉 register now: https://t.co/b6IBmmMBpx

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Thinking of nominating someone for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science? Guidelines are out now.

📅 Nominations for #PMPrizes open 22 Oct.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/a32fDSaI31

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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems?
Join us for an information session on:
📅 Tuesday 2 December
⏰ 2:00pm AEDT
👉 register now: https://t.co/b6IBmmMBpx

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Know someone making a meaningful and inspiring contribution to science?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 #PMPrizes: https://t.co/ET3YX3iws2

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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems?
Join us for an information session on:
📅 Tuesday 2 December
⏰ 2:00pm AEDT
👉 register now: https://t.co/b6IBmmMBpx

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Nominations are open for 2026 #PMPrizes, so start thinking about who you’d like to see celebrated next year! 👉 https://t.co/wjnGanxci8

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Last night we revealed the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recipients, recognising the best in Australian:
🏆 science
🏆 innovation
🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems
🏆 science teaching.

Learn more #PMPrizes: https://t.co/lpeGYXOm3s

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Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo is recognised for 2 novel and accessible medical technologies. An ultrasound device to help healthcare workers find the right vein, and a ‘heart health in a box’ monitoring solution.
#PMPrizes

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🎉 Congratulations to Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo of VeinTech and Lubdub for receiving the 2025 Prize for New Innovators.
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Prof Yao Zheng developed technology to produce #CleanHydrogen directly from seawater. This ground-breaking work is helping to accelerate Australia’s green hydrogen industry in the transition to #NetZero.
#PMPrizes

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🎉 Congratulations to Prof Yao Zheng of The University of Adelaide for receiving the 2025 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.
#PMPrizes

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That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to celebrate the achievements of these inspiring Australians tonight. 🎉

Congrats to all the recipients of the 2025 #PMPrizes. Learn more about their achievements 👉 https://t.co/ajzQt5zqS5

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Dr David Khoury applied #mathematics to translate scientific research into actionable evidence. This has guided drug development for malaria and vaccine policies.
#PMPrizes

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🎉 Congratulations to Dr David Khoury of the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney for receiving the 2025 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year.
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