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Farmers harvest the benefits of research
17 August 2021 - A sprayable biodegradable polymer mulch developed with funding from SIEF will reduce plastic waste in agriculture
John Stocker Fellow awarded prestigious scholarship
7 July 2021 - Receiving more than 650 applications from 40 countries, Johnson and Johnson recognizes female researchers for their groundbreaking work in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design (STEM2D).
Pelvic organ prolapse treatment closer
21 May 2020 - A revolutionary technology to treat pelvic organ prolapse is one step closer after the latest results from a Hudson Institute study.
CSIRO: Developing higher-quality, higher-strength, lower-cost carbon fibres
23 April 2020 - SIROPAN precursor aims for >20% increase in carbon fibre properties with increased control via RAFT polymerization, FLOW processing and novel metrology.
Ten young scientists to represent Australia at Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting
4 March 2020 - Ten outstanding early-career researchers have been selected to attend the highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and emerging scientists from around the world. The delegates will represent Australia at the 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany in 2021.
Here’s cheers to a new use for CO2 from the atmosphere
6 February 2020 - It won't tackle global carbon emissions yet, but a new technology from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has found a way to pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere and put it into beer and other beverages.
Cyanide-free gold recovery technology wins Mineral Processing Award
24 January 2020 - The cyanide-free gold recovery technology using non-toxic products has been recognised as the top mineral processing innovation in 2019 by Mining Magazine.
New early career fellowship: The SIEF Ross Metcalf STEM+Business Fellowship
19 November 2019 -The Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) has engaged Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to deliver new funding to support small-to-medium enterprises.
$1 million in new funding connecting young scientists to Nobel Laureates
2 September 2019 - SIEF has funded 80 young researchers to attend the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting since 2013. Today the future of the program has been secured with the announcement of $1 million from SIEF to continue funding the Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting Fellowships and Heidelberg Fellowships for an additional 10 years
Inspiring tomorrow’s STEM leaders to grow Australia’s future success
24 June 2019 - The NSW Government has teamed with the CSIRO to launch a new $25 million program to attract, support and retain young people in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education and skilled careers.