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Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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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.
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Queensland celebrates women's achievements at annual STEM awards

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme 'Stronger Together'.
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WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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WAITTA has appointed Anita Ghose to its Board to boost innovation and connect industry, government and academia in Western Australia's tech sector.
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
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Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.
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Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Biorelate appoints Ben Sidders as Chief Scientific Officer, enhancing their executive team with his extensive life sciences expertise to drive innovation.
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Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.
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Education Perfect's AI tool set to transform student learning

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Education Perfect launches AI Powered Feedback Tool to revolutionise learning with immediate, adaptive support, enhancing outcomes in various subjects.
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
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Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
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Hologram Sciences teams up with Mayo Clinic for revolutionary health tech

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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Hologram Sciences plans to combat malnutrition during surgical recovery with a 'Precision Nutrition Platform', using Mayo Clinic's expertise and predictive analytics.
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Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.
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Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.
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Publicis Sapient helps Salesforce users' integrate with WhatsApp

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Publicis Sapient plans to improve Salesforce via Business WhatsApp integration, promising a seamless customer experience.