STEM stories
Young Aussies win big in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2024
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Samsung Electronics Australia has recognised young innovators in its 2024 Solve for Tomorrow competition, awarding AUD $10,000 to top winner Bradley Cox.
NVIDIA opens Vietnam R&D centre to boost AI innovation
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NVIDIA has unveiled its inaugural research and development centre in Vietnam, a significant step in enhancing the country's artificial intelligence landscape.
Unitec launches IoT Impact Lab for smart tech innovation
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Unitec has launched an IoT Impact Lab to empower communities through IoT and AI, fostering innovation and career opportunities for students.
Aurizn acquires PAC Australia to expand defence expertise
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Aurizn Group has acquired PAC Australia in a strategic move to bolster its position in the defence technology sector, enhancing capabilities and expertise.
DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives
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DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.
GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.
Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Carbonix teams up with Toll Uncrewed Systems to boost drone operations in Australia, leveraging Toll's training expertise to enhance the performance and versatility of Carbonix’s UAV platforms.
Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Australia Managing Director
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia. Ramchand to drive growth and lead AI integration.
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.
Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.
Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Immersive cybersecurity experiences and inclusive hiring practices are key to attracting more women into the cyber sector, fostering creativity and diversity.
NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.
Breaking barriers: a female engineer’s journey in the data centre industry
Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.
DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.
Isha Ambani addresses gender gap at Girls in ICT Day India
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Ms. Isha M. Ambani's stirring speech at Girls in ICT Day India 2024 highlights the urgent need for women in STEM, urging systemic change to bridge the gender gap.
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.