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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👉🏼spklr.io/6011EHe7S

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 👉🏼 spklr.io/6019DNK1V

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.🎄 🌟

🏆 2 science teaching prizes for primary and secondary school science teachers who inspire students to engage in STEM: spklr.io/6010BmNjk

🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems: spklr.io/6019BmNjX

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

Watch the #PMPrizes highlights reel or learn more about the 2025 #PMPrizes recipients: spklr.io/6015BXPXJ Get inspired to nominate for the 2026 Prizes.

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: industry.gov.au/news/nominate-…

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: industry.gov.au/news/were-anno…

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: industry.gov.au/news/nominate-…

Know someone making a meaningful and inspiring contribution to science? Nominations are now open for the 2026 #PMPrizes: spklr.io/6015BK4HU

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: industry.gov.au/news/nominate-…

Nominations are open for 2026 #PMPrizes, so start thinking about who you’d like to see celebrated next year! 👉 industry.gov.au/news/nominatio…

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: industry.gov.au/publications/p…

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

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

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 👉 industry.gov.au/news/introduci…

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

Prof Michael Wear built a free-market enterprise that promotes #EnvironmentalStewardship and helps younger generations connect with their heritage. His model draws on his deep knowledge of Saltwater Country, culture and science. #PMPrizes

Matt Dodds is recognised for his creative teaching methods. He’s equipping students from rural areas and diverse backgrounds with #STEM knowledge and skills. #PMPrizes

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo of VeinTech and Lubdub for receiving the 2025 Prize for New Innovators. #PMPrizes