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4 November 2024

West Australian, Other, 31/10/2024, Bethany Hiatt A long-serving vice-chancellor of the University of Western Australia has been remembered as a […]

4 November 2024

PS News, Other, 03/11/2024, Chris Johnson Longer fire seasons, more heatwaves, heavier rainfall and rising seas levels are now the […]

28 October 2024

The critical role of research infrastructure in addressing complex global challenges - from climate change and food sustainability to pandemic […]

10 October 2024

A journey from dressmaking to cutting-edge defence technology Yen Truong has woven her passion for materials and precision into a […]

8 October 2024

National Indigenous Times, Other, 07/10/2024, Keira Jenkins An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian […]

3 October 2024

Two CSIRO scientists have been honoured as 2024 ATSE Fellows for their groundbreaking contributions to climate science and environmental innovation—learn […]

1 October 2024

The Australian, General News, 01/10/2024, Jack Newman The University of Melbourne has made history, appointing leading marine biology professor Emma […]

24 September 2024

This obituary is by Mike Thornber who knew Mike Bussell as a CSIRO co-worker and by an association with Margaret […]

24 September 2024

STEM Professionals are highly valued in education for their specialised knowledge and breadth of experience. By volunteering through CSIRO’s STEM […]

23 September 2024

CAPSTAN is a tertiary sea training program on RV Investigator supported by a network of leading Australian university and industry […]

23 September 2024

Business News WA, Other, 20/09/2024, Tom Zaunmayr A western suburbs research precinct will be turned into WA's biomedical hub in […]

23 September 2024

CSIRO have opened applications for their latest Innovate to Grow for QLD SME’s working in Manufacturing! Innovate to Grow is a free […]

23 September 2024

Every September we mark Peer Review Week – an annual, community-led event to celebrate the pivotal role of peer review […]

9 September 2024

In honour of National Threatened Species Day, we're sharing stories about some of Australia's most threatened species, and others who […]

26 August 2024

Asia Pacific Defence Reporter, Other, 25/08/2024 Australia's national science agency CSIRO and Google announced a research partnership to close crucial […]

13 August 2024

RISE Accelerator is helping Indian and Australian businesses fast-track the impact of their innovations across borders. Key points Entering overseas […]

13 August 2024

The Lismore App, Other, 11/08/2024 The CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, is calling on Australians to record koala sightings in […]

13 August 2024

AMTIL, Other, 12/08/2024, Paul Hellard CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, recently celebrated the progress and achievements of its latest ON […]

6 August 2024

We've joined publishers from around the world who have committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability is at the […]

5 August 2024

Vipin "Benny" Mohan, a much-valued colleague and friend to many CSIRO and National Measurement Institute (NMI) staff at the West […]

31 July 2024

Food Magazine Australia, Other, 30/07/2024, Jack Lloyd & Irina Sokolovskaya Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has opened its Innovate to […]

31 July 2024

Allan Wilson realised there was a real risk of people forgetting about the CSIRO in Deniliquin and its significance. He set […]

31 July 2024

Jim was a colleague at Floreat Park for many years, and before that at the CSIRO labs when they were […]

29 July 2024

The Conversation, Other, 25/07/2024, Toni Moate and Emily Jateff On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle […]

29 July 2024

Daily Liberal, General News, 26/07/2024, Page 7 The wreck of a ship that sank in one of Australia's worst peacetime […]

29 July 2024

Research Professional News, Other, 25/07/2024, John Bonner The national funder UK Research and Innovation has agreed a deal on closer […]

23 July 2024

Some nuclear fans claim the agency has a position on Australia’s energy mix. That is both wrong and a fundamental […]

23 July 2024

"By counting who gets a voice, audits can be a system for accountability and create opportunities to reflect on what […]

23 July 2024

If you have research or technology that could help lower emissions in the maritime and port operations sectors, this could […]

23 July 2024

For our alumni who may be interested in opportunities between Australia and Korea, please see the latest call for proposals: […]

23 July 2024

For our alumni who are interested in hearing about opportunities between Australia and Japan, please see the latest call for […]

13 June 2024

A free 10-week program to investigate R&D opportunities Applications are now open for small to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative […]

12 June 2024

Malcolm Wright - a distinguished pedologist who contributed much to knowledge of Australian soils and landscapes died in Adelaide on […]

11 June 2024

Drinks Trade, Other, 06/06/2024 During last week's Vinexpo Asia , Drinks Trade staff sat down Martin Cole, CEO, to discuss […]

5 June 2024

John Christian was the Chief of the Division of Food Preservation from 1979-1986. We welcome contributions from alumni members and […]

5 June 2024

9News, Other, 04/06/2024, Mikala Theocharous Sydney Harbour has had a glimpse at the nation's most important vessel for ocean research, […]

20 May 2024

Anticipated to double by 2040, plastic use poses a looming threat to our planet’s sustainability, with significant adverse impacts on […]

13 May 2024

The Guardian, Other, 12/05/2024, Peter Hannam The world needs a "climate armistice" between the US and China if net zero […]

29 April 2024

InnovationAus, Other, 26/04/2024, Brandon How CSIRO's new Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Mission lead is Dr Marthie Grobler , who […]

29 April 2024

The Industry PhD program 2024 round two EOI is open from 20 April to 23 August, for projects to commence […]

29 April 2024

18 October 1926 —13 July 2023 By Colin Beaton The death of Ross Gilby, a 65 year resident of Canberra, […]

16 April 2024

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 15/04/2024 Australia's national science agency CSIRO is currently extending an invitation to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) […]

16 April 2024

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, today announced the appointment of Ms Kirsten Rose to the newly created position of Deputy […]

15 April 2024

The National AI Centre (NAIC) and the Institute of Applied Technology Digital (IATD) are excited to offer you a free […]

10 April 2024

Rockville, Maryland, April 4, 2024 — Mary Kay Krogull, President of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced that Professor Michelle Colgrave is the […]

10 April 2024

Our Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network is calling for applications to join our FREE five-week incubator program. Applicants will gain access […]

4 April 2024

@AuManufacturing, Other, 03/04/2024 CSIRO has announced $20 million in funding for its SME Connect program, which it says will allow […]

3 April 2024

UROP is a paid internship program that facilitates Biomedical research placements for Victorian undergraduate students across Victorian research organisations, industry […]

3 April 2024

Have you heard of CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program? Open to NSW organisations, Generation STEM Links can help you to […]

2 April 2024

The CSIRO Marine National Facility (MNF) offers Australian researchers fully funded grants of sea time on research vessel (RV) Investigator to conduct […]

25 March 2024

Sadly Karl Armstrong, longstanding retired CSIRO enquiries team member, has passed away at 75, following his heavy battle with advanced […]

19 March 2024

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 18/03/2024 The ‘Innovate to Grow’ program, a 10-week online initiative, is designed to equip businesses with the […]

19 March 2024

Shipping Australia, Other, 19/03/2024 Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally collaborate on establishing the […]

18 March 2024

The Mandarin, Other, 15/03/2024, Dan Holmes Australia's national science agency has announced Dr Debbie Eagles will be the new director […]

18 March 2024

15 MARCH 2024 NEWS RELEASE Science is crucial to providing the data and models that allow society to tackle profound […]

12 March 2024

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 11/03/2024 An employment dispute in NZ seems an unlikely place to stir up a global debate about […]

11 March 2024

Defence Connect, Other, 07/03/2024, David Hollingworth Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Singaporean counterpart, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, have […]

11 March 2024

InnovationAus, Other, 08/03/2024, Joseph Brookes Influential economist Mariana Mazzucato will urge Australia's leaders to implement "mission" policy that catalyses public-private […]

11 March 2024

InnovationAus, Other, 09/03/2024, James Riley With a world-class university system , pioneering medical researchers and growing tech manufacturing capabilities, Australia […]

7 March 2024

The Northern Rivers Times, Other, 06/03/2024 Synthetic biology could underpin an industry worth up to $30 billion per year and […]

26 February 2024

Herald Sun, Other, 25/02/2024, Linda Silmalis A 120-year-old mystery about the plight of a coal ship and its 32 crew […]

26 February 2024

Rod worked at the Belmont site on Henry Street (where he also lived) for 26 years starting as Turner and […]

26 February 2024

Nominate a Year 5-10 student to strengthen their confidence, capability, and connection with STEM. Young Future Shapers can get personalised […]

26 February 2024

John Joseph Connolly 19 June 1938 - 17 February 2024 John’s niece, Leah Lucas has prepared some lovely words below […]

21 February 2024

The CSIRO Industry PhD program (iPhD) is excited to announce the opening of Round 1 EOI, closing on 19 April […]

21 February 2024

Bruce Ayling worked at CSIRO in North Ryde from at the early ‘60’s until his retirement 30 years ago. He […]

13 February 2024

www.educationdaily.live, Other, 09/02/2024 From the Director of Education aiming to strengthen girls' participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), […]

8 February 2024

We would like to share the sad news that Dr John Middleton recently passed away. John spent his entire working […]

6 February 2024

We congratulate the CSIRO people who were recognised this year for their contributions to science, technology and the community. The […]

6 February 2024

Supplementary applications are now invited to fill available capacity in the 2025-26 Granted Voyage schedule on CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator. […]

5 February 2024

Dr Nick Cutmore is one of our CSIRO Alumni members and is the Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer of […]

25 January 2024

Applications are now open for projects to be part of the CSIRO Industry PhD program in 2024. The CSIRO Industry […]

25 January 2024

Looking for great discounts on books for adventurers, nature lovers, wildlife watchers and more? Find your next favourite read in […]

25 January 2024

CSIRO's Double Helix magazine has a 2024 goal to inspire Australia's future scientists! If you are a teacher (or know […]

24 January 2024

We are sad to share the news that Bob Hunter passed away in January 2024. Bob’s whole professional career was […]

24 January 2024

William (Bill) John Doughty - passed away in January 2024 from lung cancer. He worked at AAHL from 1984 until […]

3 January 2024

We would like to congratulate Chloe Wilkins on winning the 2024 CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics. Chloe's project is titled, […]

2 January 2024

Business Today, Other, 28/12/2023 An international research team aboard the CSIRO research vessel Investigator has revealed the presence of an […]

2 January 2024

IndiaEducationDiary, Other, 29/12/2023 The four-university syndicate is part of a significant partnership expansion for Uniseed, announced today, which also includes […]

18 December 2023

www.educationdaily.live, Other, 15/12/2023, Claire Halliday Around 1000 students from 46 secondary schools across New South Wales (NSW) showcased solutions to […]

11 December 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 06/12/2023, Justin Hendry Connecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with Australia's brightest minds is a delicate process involving […]

11 December 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 08/12/2023, Brandon How Esteemed innovation policy expert and University of Technology Sydney special innovation advisor Emeritus Professor Roy […]

5 December 2023

RiotACT, Other, 05/12/2023 We all know that when it comes to global gender equity, there's still so much work to […]

1 December 2023

Education Today, Other, 30/11/2023, Amy Macintyre When a major windstorm with gusts of more than 200 kilometres per hour damaged […]

28 November 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 27/11/2023, Joseph Brookes Educators, mentors and program facilitators must help more researchers understand the power of their research […]

23 November 2023

Science-backed climate tech startups looking to expand overseas between India and Australia will benefit from a new accelerator program. Delivered […]

22 November 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 21/11/2023, Brandon How The CSIRO on Tuesday revealed details on its new accelerator program for late-stage startups and […]

20 November 2023

The Conversation, Other, 15/11/2023, Oliver Berry Figuring out what species live in an ecosystem, and which ones are rare or […]

20 November 2023

The Conversation, Other, 15/11/2023, Kevin McConkey Research plays a pivotal role in society. Through research, we gain new understandings, test […]

13 November 2023

In his book, The Life and Times of the Murray Cod, river ecologist Paul Humphries reveals the many roles this iconic […]

6 November 2023

Daily Telegraph Australia, Other, 03/11/2023, Brad Crouch Meet South Australia's Superstars of STEM women changing the world with brilliant research […]

6 November 2023

Held around the country from 13-15 May 2024, Pint of Science Festival gives researchers the opportunity to engage with the […]

1 November 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 31/10/2023, Marcus Zipper Materials play a crucial role in the evolution of manufacturing by forming the foundation of […]

1 November 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 31/10/2023, Brandon How Research and development grants awarded through the CSIRO's Kick-Start program will now be accessible to […]

1 November 2023

Give the gift that keeps giving the whole year, with a discount subscription to Double Helix magazine!   Discount subscription offer Pick a […]

23 October 2023

OpenGov Asia, Other, 21/10/2023 A significant initiative driving innovation in Australia is the CSIRO Kick-Start program, which fosters collaboration with […]

23 October 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 22/10/2023, James Riley Research commercialisation remains a crucial pathway for the CSIRO to deliver for the Australian community, […]

16 October 2023

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 13/10/2023, Matthew Ward Agius University and industry teams from around the world will converge on Darwin in […]

11 October 2023

Do you know a motivated student eager to tackle real-world challenges?  Scholarships are now available for eligible students to be […]

11 October 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 10/10/2023, Joseph Brookes Leaders from Australia's innovation ecosystem have been recognised by Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and […]

11 October 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 10/10/2023, James Riley The federal Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten will officially launch the 65,000-word, tabloid-sized Capability […]

9 October 2023

Showcasing, connecting and celebrating Australia's amazing AI capabilities, talent and potential from November 15th - December 15th 2023 Australia's AI […]

9 October 2023

Globally, 75 per cent of plastic produced becomes waste. The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is an initiative supporting impact-driven […]

19 September 2023

National Science Foundation, www.nsf.gov, 18/09/2023 Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation along with partner funding agencies from Australia, Canada, and […]

18 September 2023

ABC Online, Other, 16/09/2023, Liz Gwynn Blind cusk eels, zombie worms and carnivorous sponges are some of the species that […]

11 September 2023

Batteries International, www.batteriesinternational.com, 07/09/2023 David Rand, who has spent a lifetime in batteries and energy storage, was awarded the International […]

28 August 2023

Australian Financial Review, Other, 27/08/2023, Brad Thompson Former CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall is joining the board of mining giant […]

24 August 2023

After 30+ years at CSIRO, Senior Experimental Scientist, Agriculture and Food's Lisa Molvig is moving on to the next chapter […]

23 August 2023

Introduction by Toni Moate (Director, National Collections & Marine Infrastructure) I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the recent […]

17 August 2023

Get to know the faces behind CSIRO Publishing's books and learn what kinds of ideas get their attention. Books can […]

15 August 2023

We are pleased to announce that Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, will deliver the Welcome Address […]

9 August 2023

If you're feeling stumped this Book Week, we've put some ideas together for you. It’s that time of year again. […]

9 August 2023

Rod Jackson, currently the director of the NSW DPI’s adjacent Australian Cotton Research Institute, will be joining CSIRO at the […]

2 August 2023

In light of this significant anniversary, RMetS have collated key articles that have been published in Quarterly Journal since its […]

2 August 2023

Asia News Today, asianewstoday.com, 01/08/2023 CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Chevron Australia have today launched a new program, Living […]

1 August 2023

Last week we received the unexpected news that our friend and colleague Simon Barry, Digital Lead Environment, passed away. A […]

1 August 2023

Invest in a talented Victorian undergraduate student through our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). We are now seeking biomedical, biomedical […]

1 August 2023

Dr William (Bill) Thomas Denholm, who died in late May aged 98, had a long and distinguished career as a […]

25 July 2023

Australian researchers are invited to apply for fully-funded grants offering sea time of up to a maximum of 14 days […]

24 July 2023

CSIRO’s ON innovation program for researchers has been building entrepreneurial and commercialisation skills of Australian researchers since 2015, and it's back for […]

24 July 2023

CSIRO’s science magazine Double Helix is the perfect STEM inspiration for kids aged 8-14. Inside every issue you'll find articles, activities, puzzles, […]

24 July 2023

With 90 billion tonnes of primary materials used globally for plastics each year and only 9% of them being recycled, […]

18 July 2023

Denis Watson was a Program Manager, Site OIC and Head of Laboratory in CSIRO Division of Animal Health at Armidale […]

18 July 2023

Authors and ecologists Brendan Schembri, Chris Jolly and Stewart Macdonald share six iconic reptiles to look out for on your […]

18 July 2023

Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new […]

18 July 2023

SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE   We know that our environment is under pressure from humans, so humans need to be part of […]

7 June 2023

This thought-provoking work shows how Australia's world-class science can navigate across the ‘Valley of Death’ to become successful innovations and […]

5 June 2023

Whether you're looking for your next weekend read or an essential reference for your professional bookshelf, there's something for everyone – […]

5 June 2023

Beverley Cotton was the chief’s PA for many years and recently passed away on 19 May 2023 Her memorial will be […]

29 May 2023

The CSIRO ON Innovation Programs are federally-funded tools designed to help Australian researchers think creatively about new impact pathways. The ON team are […]

29 May 2023

In an Australian first, a new CSIRO project will develop an easily deployed device to produce hydrogen directly at the […]

29 May 2023

Congratulations to Manufacturing's esteemed chemist Dr Graeme Moad, who has added to his growing list of accolades after being admitted […]

25 May 2023

The US podcast Stuff You Missed in History Class has done an episode on the inspirational Ruby Payne-Scott, who worked […]

18 May 2023

Volunteers play an important role in all aspects of society, from supporting junior sport to caring for animals and organising […]

18 May 2023

CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program will facilitate a free, online course supporting Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Health and […]

11 May 2023

Renew Economy, Other, 10/05/2023, Rachel Williamson CSIRO has promoted its deputy director of energy to the top role after running […]

8 May 2023

The Venture Science ® ToolkitWorking in deep tech venture capital, we’re consistently asked how we decipher, support and nurture the […]

8 May 2023

Learn about the recent increase in women health practitioners in Australia, read how General Practitioners reported burnout during the pandemic, […]

8 May 2023

Narrabri Courier, Other, 05/05/2023 The NSW Department of Primary Industries will swing open the gates to its Australian Cotton Research […]

26 April 2023

The #WithSTEMYouCan campaign aims to inspire students and engage parents and industry. This year’s campaign will take place from May […]

20 April 2023

InnovationAus, Other, 19/04/2023, Joseph Brookes The CSIRO on Wednesday launched a new STEM education program for underrepresented year five to […]

17 April 2023

Applications for the Innovate to Grow: Cyber Security and Digital Technology intake are now open, with the course commencing 8 […]

12 April 2023

Join us for the Ending Plastic Waste Symposium and submit an abstract for the Pitch and Poster session! The Symposium […]

4 April 2023

CSIRO and corporate advisor RFC Ambrian have developed accurate, cost-effective landmine detection technology which has the capacity to save thousands […]

28 March 2023

Balance the Grind, Other, 28/03/2023 Our Women in Tech series continues with a conversation with Silvia Pfeiffer, CEO and Co-Founder […]

27 March 2023

If you could design an experience to take your interest in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) further, what would […]

27 March 2023

Australian Academy of Science, Other, 24/03/2023 Nine early-career researchers from Australia will be heading to Lindau, Germany this year to […]

23 March 2023

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 22/03/2023 Professor Alex Brown has been appointed by the government to the CSIRO Board as a part-time […]

16 March 2023

australianherald.com, Other, 11/03/2023, ANI Australia's national science agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), India's initiative for the […]

16 March 2023

OpenGov Asia, Other, 13/03/2023 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia within the energy sector can now access an online […]

9 March 2023

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 08/03/2023 Australia's national science agency CSIRO has launched CarbonLock, its $20 million research initiative, aiming to develop […]

8 March 2023

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 07/03/2023, Imma Perfetto In honour of International Women's Day 2023, Cosmos is showcasing the exceptional and interesting […]

8 March 2023

West Australian, Other, 07/03/2023, Derek Rose The changing dynamic between the United States and Australia presents "huge opportunities" for the […]

8 March 2023

Fill your bookshelves with these great wildlife and nature books – for a limited time with free shipping! Order any […]

6 March 2023

ABC Online, Other, 02/03/2023 Dr Muneera Bano and Mariam Mohammed are two incredible leaders who've each embraced an unconventional education. […]

21 February 2023

Australian Manufacturing reports that Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) have established a multi-million-dollar […]

20 February 2023

A Primary Application call is now open for fully funded grants of sea time on RV Investigator in the 2025-26 […]

20 February 2023

CSIRO’s Central Australian Laboratory and its earlier incarnations in Alice Springs supported arid zone research for over 64 years until […]

15 February 2023

From Tuesday 4th April, CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program will facilitate a free, online course supporting Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the […]

13 February 2023

The authors of a new research article published in Australian Journal of Chemistry have shone a light on what working life was […]

13 February 2023

Ferntree Gully Mail, Other, 12/02/2023 Robert Taylor, an Emerald stalwart and community man, has passed away. Rob regularly walked around […]

1 February 2023

The Conversation, Other, 31/01/2023 One of Australia's leading climate scientists, Professor Will Steffen, died on Sunday. Steffen has been hailed […]

31 January 2023

Australian Financial Review, Other, 30/01/2023, Hans van Leeuwen The federal government may have to ramp up its policymaking machinery quickly […]

30 January 2023

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 25/01/2023, Evrim Yazgin Hannaford has been a leading figure in Australian optics and atomic physics for 60 […]

30 January 2023

Canberra Times, Other, 26/01/2023, Michelle Slater An agricultural scientist who unearthed the capacity for nitrogen-based fertilisers to increase the nation's […]

30 January 2023

The Australian, Other, 28/01/2023, Natasha Bita ChatGPT technology will become the spellcheck of this generation. Former Google vice-president and Microsoft […]

25 January 2023

The Conversation, Other, 24/01/2023, Hannah Power, Michael Kinsela and Kendall Mollison We gathered at the edge of the ship deck, […]

23 January 2023

For a limited time only you can purchase the below books at discounted prices. Love a bargain? Subscribe to our Special […]

23 January 2023

Dr John David Hunter died on December 20, 2022.  He worked for the CSIRO at the National Measurement Laboratory initially […]

23 January 2023

ROBERT ALEXANDER BUCHANAN AM, B Sci. M Sci. PhD. FAATSE. FAIFST April 12, 1934-October 25, 2022 Professor Robert Buchanan (Alex) was […]

19 January 2023

It's time to launch your innovation with CSIRO’s free ON Prime program. ON Prime is a free nine-week online program […]

19 January 2023

CSIRO Education and Outreach has partnered with the BHP Foundation for a new, nationwide program. ‘STEM Together’ aims to increase […]

18 January 2023

ABC Online, Other, 17/01/2023, Nick Baker and Skye Docherty Their names spark both fear and awe: The Gibson, the Great […]

17 January 2023

Applications are now open for eligible projects to be part of the Industry PhD program in 2023. The program brings […]

16 January 2023

We are pleased to announce that Giulia Cinquegrana has won our CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics 2023. Giulia is a […]

16 January 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not science fiction, it's shaping our everyday lives. We go beyond sensational headlines and Hollywood representations […]

16 January 2023

Pint of Science Australia delivers science engagement, primarily through a national festival, that builds the Australian public's appreciation of science, contributes positively […]

16 January 2023

Ian’s 35-year career in CSIRO was only broken by his two significant years’ service in the Army, which was a […]

6 December 2022

ABC Online, Other, 05/12/2022, Rachael Clifford Situated deep in the outback of Western Australia, more than 100,000 antennas will be […]

28 November 2022

The Age, Other, 23/11/2022 We've been given a bleak update on the State of the Climate, with the CSIRO and […]

28 November 2022

This virtual issue acknowledges the Hundred Year anniversary of the Australian Coral Reef Society (ACRS), which first met as the […]

22 November 2022

CSIRO's Dr Nick Cutmore, along with Dr James Tickner and Mr Dirk Treasure from spin-out company, Chrysos Corporation, has been […]

16 November 2022

@AuManufacturing, Other, 15/11/2022, Peter Roberts The CSIRO Board today announced that CSIRO's Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall will complete his […]

16 November 2022

CEO and Co-Founder Dr Silvia Pfeiffer sat down with The High Flyers Podcast to talk all about the creation of Coviu and […]

15 November 2022

OpenGov Asia, Other, 14/11/2022 A new tool to help Australian businesses connect with the research sector has been launched recently […]

14 November 2022

We have gathered a fabulous selection of books that will make the perfect gift for your friends and family. Because […]

14 November 2022

Are you passionate about the environment? We want to hear from you! What are you doing in your school or […]

7 November 2022

Give the gift that keeps giving the whole year, with a discount subscription to Double Helix magazine!  Save 26% on a 12-month subscription Save 31% on […]

31 October 2022

Sydney Morning Herald, Other, 30/10/2022, Charles Massy DR ALEC BAILLE COSTIN AM September 30, 1925-August 22, 2022 Living at a […]

31 October 2022

The Australian Academy of Science invites expressions of interest from junior scientists to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]

27 October 2022

By Dr Cameron Grant (Adelaide University) Vale Dr AV (Bill) Blackmore 1928 – 2022 Bill was a disciplined empirical scientist […]

24 October 2022

Strategy Consultant CSIRO Futures Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the […]

24 October 2022

We recently caught up with Nancy Schellhorn, CSIRO Alumni and CEO and co-founder of RapidAIM. RapidAIM fast facts Spun out […]

17 October 2022

By Kirsten Rose It is my great honour to write this guest blog to mark the 15-year anniversary of our […]

17 October 2022

The Whitley Awards recognise the best of Australasian zoological literature. This year we are thrilled to announce that Australian Deserts: […]

11 October 2022

Data61 is hosting over 40 students for their Summer Vacation Program 2022-23 and will hold four virtual events with guest […]

11 October 2022

InnovationAus, Other, 11/10/2022, Brandon How A new research mission led by the CSIRO has brought together $90 million in projects […]

11 October 2022

The CSIRO has turned its attention to decarbonising Australia’s agriculture, steel production and other heavy industries, launching a $90 million […]

11 October 2022

Canberra Times, Other, 10/10/2022 The inventor of Aerogard was Dawn Waterhouse's late husband, Doug Waterhouse. In an event organised by […]

10 October 2022

Looking for your next great environment or agriculture read? We’ve dug up some of our favourite new releases and perennial […]

19 September 2022

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 16/09/2022, Petra Stock In the case of German astronomer Maria Kirch (1670 1720), her husband was largely […]

19 September 2022

InnovationAus, Other, 16/09/2022, Brandon How A more collaborative approach to innovation is needed to enable the supply of technology that […]

12 September 2022

Cheryl was a much-respected colleague and friend of many years for those of us who worked in the minerals and […]

7 September 2022

Mick Poole passed away peacefully on Sunday 4 September 2022 aged 79 after a 5-month battle with painful cancer. Mick’s […]

7 September 2022

Careers with STEM, Other, 06/09/2022, Louise Meers CSIRO, Australia's national science organisation, has identified seven global mega-trends that reveal the […]

6 September 2022

For research students, the first scientific paper is a rite of passage, marking the transition from being consumers of knowledge […]

5 September 2022

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are invited to apply for CSIRO’s free 10 week virtual program to learn more about […]

30 August 2022

CSIRO Publishing have pulled together some of their favourite books that celebrate just how awesome the natural world can be, for […]

30 August 2022

Find out how we're working with our partners to tackle Australia's greatest challenges through the collaborative research delivered by RV […]

22 August 2022

InnovationAus, Other, 17/08/2022, Joseph Brookes As a landmark Canberra skills summit approaches, the nation's top scientists are asking the government […]

18 August 2022

Bill Blevin passed away last week at the age of 92. Bill was Chief of the Division of Applied Physics […]

15 August 2022

The complete voyage schedules for 2022-23 and 2023-24 have now been published to the MNF website. Release of these schedules […]

15 August 2022

InnovationAus, Other, 11/08/2022, Larry Marshall It's an uncomfortable truth in Australia that it took a pandemic for us to turn […]

15 August 2022

FarmOnline, Other, 14/08/2022, Chris McLennan One state has investigated 194 possible exotic animal disease outbreaks in the past year. With […]

1 August 2022

SBS, Other, 29/07/2022, Catriona Stirrat CSIRO outlines a series of both frightening and promising forces set to reshape Australia over […]

26 July 2022

As a respected scientist specialising in condensed matter physics, Dr Collocott is being recognised for his contribution to Standards Australia […]

25 July 2022

The Mandarin, Other, 20/07/2022 Some of the national science agency's best and brightest have highlighted the big themes of the […]

22 July 2022

Applications are now open for the Brisbane and Sydney Falling Walls Lab events Which wall will your research break? Pitch […]

19 July 2022

This show is all about Australian innovation, ingenuity and design excellence, it's about inspiration, disruption and changing the game This […]

19 July 2022

Would you like to participate and taste wines from Australia and around the world? The CSIRO wine tasting group that […]

1 July 2022

We are sad to pass on the news that John Thorn recently passed away. John worked in CSIRO NML and […]

1 July 2022

We are sharing the sad news with our alumni members that Barry McGlasson has passed away. Dr Barry McGlasson, Senior […]

20 June 2022

Applications are open for a free 10‑week program for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working in cyber security to explore […]

20 June 2022

ABC Online, Other, 19/06/2022 Digital technologies are changing how we live, driving innovation and new industries. Governments in Australia are […]

9 June 2022

Contact Air Land & Sea, Other, 08/06/2022, Mike Hughes Budding entrepreneurs are set to pitch their ideas to potential Defence […]

6 June 2022

It's that wonderful time of year again – our annual Stocktake Sale! Fill your bookshelves with these great science reads, […]

31 May 2022

ABC Online, Other, 30/05/2022 The First Nations approach to seasons, based on tens of thousands of years of weather patterns […]

31 May 2022

PS News, Other, 30/05/2022 The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has partnered with University of Melbourne researchers to […]

31 May 2022

ABC News, ABC News at Noon, 30/05/2022, Ros Childs Interview with CSIRO research scientist Dr Emma Woodward about the Many […]

23 May 2022

Ahead of Science Week 2022, Melbourne University Publishing is offering alumni members the below book pack selection for science people, […]

10 May 2022

Staff at the National Research Collections Australia (NRCA) are developing new technologies to solve national problems. Our National Research Collections […]

2 May 2022

This extract is from the revealing new book, Beginning to End: Our Universe Inside Out, by science writer Peter Spinks. […]

2 May 2022

Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 29/04/2022 Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to help solve the energy challenges of tomorrow […]

2 May 2022

James Sydney Bates, worked at CSIRO for about 30 years until he retired 16 years ago. He passed away on […]

26 April 2022

Education Today, Other, 22/04/2022 Dr Megan Sebben has had a varied career from groundwater hydrology research to consulting. She currently […]

13 April 2022

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 12/04/2022 CSIRO, Australia’s national research agency, will invest $50 million in four new initiatives over the next […]

13 April 2022

Professor Bernard “Bernie” Michael Bindon (1940-2022) By Professor Heather Burrow, Bernie’s successor at the Beef CRC Friends and colleagues of […]

13 April 2022

Researcher Office Hours The Main Sequence team is running monthly office hours with researchers on commercialization. If you are a […]

13 April 2022

SynBio 10x is a national program open to any SynBio start up in Australia that harnesses entrepreneurial experience and R&D […]

31 March 2022

Left us in his sleep on 25 March 2022 Dr Trevor William Scott was the Chief of the Commonwealth Scientific […]

28 March 2022

The Australian Academy of Science invites Australian researchers to be nominated for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education […]

28 March 2022

nestegg, Other, 26/03/2022, Maja Garaca Djurdjevic UniSuper has announced a $75 million investment in venture fund UniSeed the investment arm […]

22 March 2022

The Pint of Science festival is held annually in May, where researchers engage with the community about their recent work […]

22 March 2022

Canberra Times, Other, 21/03/2022, Michael Hutchinson Henry Nix was an environmentalist with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Australian landscape and […]

21 March 2022

Stone & Chalk strongly believe in supporting women in tech and ensuring diversity in the ecosystem. The recently launched IWD […]

14 March 2022

Two of our scientists have been recognised in The Australian Academy of Science awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to the […]

8 March 2022

Today celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women – and offers us a moment  to celebrate women's […]

8 March 2022

Trey Guest, a La Trobe University PhD candidate within La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), has been awarded the 2022 CSIRO Alumni […]

8 March 2022

Trey Guest, a PhD candidate at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) and a member of the School […]

3 March 2022

The Opportunity   Use your skills and expertise in scientific writing in a training & development role Deliver interactive workshops […]

22 February 2022

If you’ve logged on to one of the six million medical consultations that have been delivered using the Coviu platform […]

22 February 2022

Are you looking for a new role, or know someone who may be interested in working with us. Have a […]

21 February 2022

Most of the time science is a slow and tedious business. Researchers toil away for decades at obscure limits of […]

21 February 2022

AgTrader, Other, 21/02/2022 CSIRO researcher and mouse expert Steve Henry has taken out the GRDC Northern Seed of Light Award […]

16 February 2022

Melbourne University Press is offering CSIRO Alumni members 20% off RRP $32.99 on the best selling Secrets of Women’s Healthy […]

15 February 2022

We are pleased to announce that Prof Ken Baldwin from ANU has agreed to chair the first Australian Hydrogen Research […]

7 February 2022

Supplementary Applications are now invited to fill available capacity in the 2023‑24 Granted Voyage schedule on research vessel (RV) Investigator. Seven […]

7 February 2022

Industry Update, Other, 03/02/2022 The Government is taking its Modern Manufacturing Strategy to the next level, Prime Minister Scott Morrison […]

7 February 2022

Applications are open for a free 10‑week program for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working in cyber security to investigate […]

7 February 2022

Our analysis from 2017 estimated it would cost Australia a trillion dollars to convert to renewables. Our current estimate is […]

7 February 2022

CSIRO publishing has a new title coming out this year. It's called a A Shorebird Flying Adventure and it features […]

3 February 2022

VivaZome Therapeutics wins top prize with its potential to provide off-the-shelf regenerative medicines. Part of Cytiva’s BioChallenge global series, the […]

1 February 2022

The National Measurement Institute is running a public consultation to develop measurement requirements for hydrogen dispensers in Australia. We are […]

25 January 2022

Join our world class science, engineering and digital teams as a CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellow. Applications open […]

24 January 2022

We are thrilled to announce the 2022 winner of the CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics. Trey Guest from La Trobe […]

24 January 2022

Turn your R&D idea into a reality - Applications now open Applications are open for a free 10-week program for […]

24 January 2022

It has been two years since the devastating Australian bushfires of 2019-20. Now we need to find out how the […]

24 January 2022

Medical discoveries have been shared at an unprecedented pace during the COVID-19 pandemic, but so have fraudulent studies, which has […]

19 January 2022

Check out the hot deals in the CSIRO Publishing Summer Sale – you'll find summery specials for curious minds, green thumbs, foodies, wildlife […]

18 January 2022

A speaker blog for World Ocean Summit by Larry Marshall, chief executive, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) To […]

18 January 2022

COVID-19 vaccines, biodiversity and particle physics are among the themes set to shape research next year — and 2022 will […]

21 December 2021

Eric J Crawford died Sunday Dec. 12 2021. Aged 93   Eric was the first plant introduction officer of the […]

16 December 2021

It is with much sadness that we share the news that our esteemed colleague and friend Jan Habel passed away […]

15 December 2021

@AuManufacturing, Other, 14/12/2021 A National Artificial Intelligence Centre within CSIRO has been launched, with a Stela Solar, a senior executive […]

14 December 2021

Dr Carina Joe spent seven years at CSIRO Manufacturing, first as an intern and then as a PhD student through […]

14 December 2021

Coviu, a commercialisation project of CSIRO, was cofounded in 2016 by Dr Pfeiffer and the company’s chief technologist Nathan Oehlman. […]

13 December 2021

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is solving the greatest challenges. Will you join us? We recruit the best talent to […]

13 December 2021

The Age, Other, 12/12/2021, Tom Spurling, Russell Tytler, Tony Lenten and John Symington On August 23, 2021, as many members […]

6 December 2021

For 13 years, Tech23 has celebrated and amplified the impact of Australia’s young deeptech companies that have the potential to […]

6 December 2021

Blue Mountains Australia, Other, 05/12/2021 Blue Mountains City Council is teaming with Australia's national science agency, CSIRO to launch the […]

6 December 2021

The Conversation, Other, 04/12/2021, Cathy Foley Science, at its heart, is a collaborative effort. The eureka moments are headline-grabbing and […]

2 December 2021

We have nearly reached the end of another round of the ON Prime program and are running a virtual showcase: […]

30 November 2021

Free to read online until 31 January 2022 A new Historical Records of Australian Science virtual issue, edited by Hilary Howes and […]

30 November 2021

Access to sea time on RV Investigator is available to Australian researchers and their international collaborators via multiple access Streams […]

26 November 2021

The CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Fellowship program aims to enhance the research capability of PhD and Engineering masters graduates […]

24 November 2021

Global Advisors, Other, 23/11/2021 Each dollar invested in research and development (R&D) would earn an average of A$3.50 in economy-wide […]

24 November 2021

OpenGov Asia, Other, 23/11/2021 The Digital Future Initiative aims to help accelerate the country's progress to becoming a leading digital […]

23 November 2021

We announced a five-year, multi-million dollar partnership with Google to collaborate on joint projects including natural hazard management, energy, and […]

23 November 2021

InnovationAus, Other, 22/11/2021, Joseph Brookes The Tech Central and Westmead Health and Innovation Districts have new leaders, with the Greater […]

9 November 2021

InnovationAus, Other, 08/11/2021, Joseph Brookes Swinburne University of Technology has launched an aerospace research hub to help develop lighter planes, […]

1 November 2021

See below for a list of hydrogen related events hosted by various countries at COP26, in case you are interested […]

1 November 2021

Give the gift that keeps giving the whole year! If you are looking for a gift for a special child […]

1 November 2021

The Australian, Business News, 01/11/2021 The national science agency CSIRO and Commonwealth Bank have launched a joint project to examine […]

28 October 2021

Many of us have known Tim for decades and loved him as a friend and were in awe of him […]

28 October 2021

Solar panel testing to protect Australia's solar energy supply. We have developed and demonstrated highly accurate testing of solar PV […]

28 October 2021

Microporous aerogels suitable for capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. We've developed new solid adsorbent materials that can capture […]

27 October 2021

It is well known that, in their professional lives, most academics and researchers will – like cats – seek to […]

26 October 2021

One of our alumni has let us know about the following opportunities: At EMBL Hamburg, we have two job and […]

26 October 2021

South West Voice, Other, 25/10/2021 Local students are being inspired to take up exciting careers and work at Sydney’s second […]

26 October 2021

Australasian Farmers’ & Dealers’ Journal, Other, 25/10/2021 A $150 million investment from CSIRO, government and industry termed the Three Missions […]

25 October 2021

Scholarship Positions, Other, 22/10/2021 The University of Southern Queensland is now inviting deserving candidates for its exciting CSIRO Data61 PhD […]

19 October 2021

Swiftheadline, swiftheadline.com, 18/10/2021, Aaron Sittig Testing wastewater on flights coming into Australia could help screen tourists for Covid before they […]

19 October 2021

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian researchers for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral […]

18 October 2021

Australian Financial Review, Special Report, 15/10/2021, Alexandra Cain The usefulness of some scientific discoveries can only be realised years later, […]

18 October 2021

InnovationAus, Other, 15/10/2021, James Riley Freshly-minted Science and Technology minister Melissa Price has appointed Kathryn Fagg – one of Australia’s […]

11 October 2021

The mission to generate greater national wealth from university research commercialisation and IP management is a very worthy one. Australian […]

30 September 2021

Women's Agenda, Other, 29/09/2021, Angela Priestley Ninety per cent of women at university or TAFE are studying qualifications unrelated to […]

29 September 2021

ECOS, Other, 28/09/2021, Andrea Wild You might not be living in a biodiversity hotspot, but the plants, animals and fungi […]

27 September 2021

stuff.co.nz, Other, 25/09/2021, Peter Fama and Andrew Duncan "They should never have let a woman do it" was a recurrent […]

27 September 2021

West Australian, Other, 25/09/2021, Tracey Ferrier A technically brilliant team led by Australia's national science agency has kicked NASA's butt […]

21 September 2021

Sunshine Coast Daily, Other, 20/09/2021, Maddie Manwaring Jarrod Bleijie has paid tribute to his "larrikin" grandfather, who passed away suddenly […]

21 September 2021

Webinar: Thursday 7 Oct 2021, 10.00am to 11.00am AEDT Login details will be emailed to registrants Some of the fastest growing and […]

17 September 2021

To remain robust, competitive, and sustainable, our agriculture industry needs to meet the challenge around greenhouse gas emissions. Join us […]

17 September 2021

Commercialisation of Australian science for national benefit has today been recognised with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, sharing a win […]

10 September 2021

@AuManufacturing, Other, 09/09/2021, Peter Roberts CSIRO has launched three of what it calls missions' that will tackle food production issues, […]

10 September 2021

Eastern and southern Australia are emerging from a widespread and severe drought. For many farmers, drought has meant disruption to […]

8 September 2021

InnovationAus, Other, 07/09/2021, James Riley Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley and CSIRO chair David Thodey have taken on the […]

6 September 2021

The Bakerian Medal and Lecture 2022 is awarded to Professor Michelle Simmons FRS for seminal contributions to our understanding of nature at […]

6 September 2021

Max Churchward passed away on 27 August 2021 after a short stay in hospital. He will be sadly missed by […]

3 September 2021

Tuesday 14 Sep 2021  Virtual webinar 2:00pm to 3:00pm AEST - Event access link will be shared directly to registered attendees […]

3 September 2021

Animal Production Science celebrates 60 years of publication in 2021 and to celebrate, we are marking this milestone with this selection […]

3 September 2021

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Rewarding excellence in the fields of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science. 51 […]

1 September 2021

The CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics is a postgraduate scholarship of $6,000, which will be used to fund travel costs […]

31 August 2021

Australia produces world leading scientists, and world class scientific research. But, compared to the United States, the UK, and other […]

30 August 2021

Continuous assessment of plant water status with a static thermal imaging sensor. Optimising irrigation application maximises the value of a […]

30 August 2021

Winegrape yield forecasting tool based on interpretation of video data using machine learning methods. Annual yield variability in wine grape […]

26 August 2021

Australian Academy of Science, Other, 25/08/2021 Ever heard of a nutritious fish-based chutney tailor-made for pregnant and lactating women? It […]

25 August 2021

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 24/08/2021 Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has announced the appointment of Dr Jim Rabeau as Director of […]

23 August 2021

Many clean energy innovations available today – like wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries – are starting to compete with the […]

18 August 2021

What a career! Vietnam, virology veterinary and a vaccine Toby joined the Australian Army Reserve at the age of 19, receiving the […]

17 August 2021

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to attend the 71st Lindau Nobel […]

12 August 2021

We’ve put together a catalogue featuring a selection of CSIRO-branded books, including our excellent new release AmAZed!, the CSIRO “Science […]

11 August 2021

Fior Reports, fiorreports.com, 10/08/2021, Becca Roberts National Science Week Held annually in August, starts next week with thousands of personal […]

10 August 2021

The Conversation, Other, 09/08/2021, Michael Grose, Joelle Gergis, Pep Canadell & Roshanka Ranasinghe Australia is experiencing widespread, rapid climate change […]

9 August 2021

Paul Sims is one of our CSIRO Alumni members and is keen to share an update on the success of […]

6 August 2021

In the runup to National Science Week, Peter Spinks has offered CSIRO Alumni members a 20% discount on upcoming courses. […]

5 August 2021

Applications are open for a free 10-week program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities related […]

5 August 2021

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to attend the 13th HOPE Meeting […]

2 August 2021

Australian Academy of Science, Other, 30/07/2021 A local leader in nutritional science has been announced as the Australian nominee for […]

30 July 2021

August 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join Professor Peter Klinken, WA’s Chief Scientist, in a showcase of WA’s […]

29 July 2021

It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the death of Shirley Pipitone (3 April 1947 - 15 […]

29 July 2021

Are you working on promising research in either critical energy metals or that will help Australian businesses and regions meet […]

27 July 2021

Creating better silicone resins for 3D printers We have developed a family of silicone resins for vat polymerization-based 3D printing […]

26 July 2021

Applications are now open for the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), a scheme that facilitates research placements for undergraduate students […]

23 July 2021

Fresh Science is a national competition helping early career researchers find, and then share, their stories of discovery. The program […]

23 July 2021

Manufacturers Monthly, Other, 22/07/2021 The CSIRO has developed a next generation silicone resin for making 3D printed medical parts, heralding […]

20 July 2021

As the data and technology science specialists of Australia’s national science agency, we’re world-leaders in research, development and thought leadership. […]

14 July 2021

Kickstart your career by joining our Undergraduate Vacation Studentships where you will work with talented people to solve the greatest […]

14 July 2021

The Opportunity   Exceptional leadership opportunity with Space & Astronomy High profile role with significant global scope & partnerships Contribute […]

13 July 2021

Does global food systems governance need a new science-policy interface? Melissa Leach, member of IPES-Food and Director of the Institute […]

8 July 2021

Mon 19 July @ 1.00pm Do you want to join in the co-design of a new digital climate information service […]

8 July 2021

We have officially partnered with Canva to help deliver the Generation STEM initiative. Generation STEM is a 10-year initiative to […]

8 July 2021

A retired scientist from The University of Western Australia has earned international recognition for his research that analyses the factors […]

22 June 2021

InnovationAus, Other, 17/06/2021 Swinburne University’s Professor Bronwyn Fox will be CSIRO’s next Chief Scientist, the university announced on Wednesday afternoon. […]

22 June 2021

Food Magazine Australia, Other, 17/06/2021, Alexandra Cooper Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) awards recognised new ways to flavour […]

22 June 2021

Farm Weekly, Other, 18/06/2021, Brooke Littlewood Growing up in the United Kingdom, Neil Turner would earn money helping local farmers […]

22 June 2021

Are you a fan of plant proteins? Do you prefer a 100% plant diet dominated by legumes, soybeans or peas? […]

22 June 2021

AlphaGalileo, Other, 21/06/2021 The Executive Board of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has appointed Ciarn Forde as the new Professor […]

21 June 2021

Business leaders are invited to join us for a virtual session to hear examples of transformative ways we’re working with […]

17 June 2021

This is an exclusive offer available to new start-up companies/entrepreneurs who have received Government Granting such as the various CSIRO […]

15 June 2021

CONGRATULATIONS to Feain, Ilana (S&A, Marsfield) and her team who won the Government & Public Sector Solution of the Year […]

15 June 2021

Find out more on the award and Lindsay's research. Lindsay's farming system research has the potential to increase crop returns […]

15 June 2021

The Mercury, Other, 14/06/2021, Brad Petersen Leaders in the arts and academia, in our legal and medical professions and a […]

15 June 2021

Grain Central, Other, 14/06/2021 Prominent bush advocate and agribusiness lawyer the late Bill Loughnan and agricultural educator and founder of […]

8 June 2021

Innovate to Grow is a 10 week online program, designed to boost SME growth through increased R&D engagement. We are looking […]

7 June 2021

11 February 1936 - 27 May 2021 Beloved husband of Ann (deceased). Father to Marie-Louise, George, Nicole and grandfather to […]

7 June 2021

Mensa Australia needs your help to mentor our team for CyberTaipan 2021. We are looking for CSIRO Alumni with background […]

2 June 2021

26 - 27 July 2021 CONVENTION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! We are pleased to announce that the AIFST21 Convention will […]

2 June 2021

Free to read online: Celebrating 30 Years of Wildland Fire Science Publication In honour of 30 years of publication, International Journal […]

1 June 2021

Business Insider Australia, Other, 31/05/2021, Jack Derwin Main Sequence is a deep tech venture capital firm that is looking to […]

31 May 2021

FuelCellsWorks, Other, 28/05/2021 CSIRO becomes first lease customer for new Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Partnership to help demonstrate […]

31 May 2021

@AuManufacturing, Other, 28/05/2021 Csiro, Australia’s national science agency, has launched a new Hydrogen Industry Mission to help support the world’s […]

31 May 2021

Wed 16 June: 11.00am - 12.00pm The global population will reach 9.8 billion by 2050, fuelling demand for protein. Australia […]

31 May 2021

Tues 8 June 1.00pm - Online virtual event It is now easier than ever to capture biodiversity information, with innovations in […]

25 May 2021

Liz Dennis has been elected as a new Member of the US National Academy of Science @theNASciences for her work […]

24 May 2021

Alumni have exclusive access to our monthly series of online events - CSIRO Says In this National Reconciliation Week edition, […]

20 May 2021

Australian Mining, Other, 19/05/2021, Henry Ballard CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released its Critical Energy Minerals Roadmap to emphasise […]

19 May 2021

Industry Update, Other, 18/05/2021 The CSIRO is drawing together leading energy research organisations as part of a global research push […]

11 May 2021

InnovationAus, Other, 06/05/2021 A new $50 million National Artificial Intelligence Centre will be established within CSIRO and $34 million will […]

11 May 2021

ExBulletin, exbulletin.com, 10/05/2021 Australia's National Scientific Institution will invest $ 100 million in emerging technologies over four years to support […]

4 May 2021

University of Melbourne PURSUIT is home to some of our most interesting content, including cutting edge research and insightful commentary […]

3 May 2021

Innovation Aus, Larry Marshall 27 April 2021 In May 1926, the Australian inventor of the Sunshine Harvester, Hugh McKay, died. […]

3 May 2021

Food & Drink Business, Other, 30/04/2021, Doris Prodanovic A roadmap for the strategic growth of an emerging Australian industry report […]

27 April 2021

Published between 1917 and 1979 the reports provide a fascinating insight into research conducted by the organisation over more than […]

27 April 2021

We remember our former colleague, Paul Whitfeld. Former CSIRO scientist, Paul Whitfeld, who had a distinguished career with CSIRO as […]

26 April 2021

Applications are open for a free 10-week program for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to identify R&D opportunities and help […]

26 April 2021

CSIRO’s contribution to the United Nations’ Second World Ocean Assessment has showcased Australia’s world-leading marine science expertise. Over 70 per […]

20 April 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Isabel ‘Joy’ Bear (1927 – 2021). Joy led research […]

20 April 2021

28 April 2021: 8.00pm Online event - register here Zoom for fun? Physics for fun? Are you joking? Nope. We’ll […]

9 April 2021

Dr John Steel passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021. Loving husband of Marianne. Proud and devoted father and father-in-law […]

1 April 2021

Inspiring students with STEM in Western Sydney Do you want to inspire students and help build the STEM workforce of […]

1 April 2021

Read the lovely tributes written by Tom Beer, Joe Flood, John Davy, Ian Dunn and John Roy who share their […]

1 April 2021

By Joe Flood Barrie was born in Birmingham in 1937. He arrived in Building Research with the Forest Products group […]

30 March 2021

Beef Central, Other, 29/03/2021 Former AusMeat chairman and processing industry identity Tony Wharton passed away last month after a battle […]

30 March 2021

By Lindsay Sparrow The CSIRO Division of Protein Chemistry (now part of the Manufacturing Business Unit) mourn the passing of […]

29 March 2021

StartupSmart, Other, 26/03/2021, Stephanie Palmer-Derrien There’s another Aussie player in the plant-based meat race, with Nourish Ingredients raising $11 million […]

29 March 2021

Geelong Advertiser, Other, 27/03/2021, Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson Young Australian inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs are making their mark on the technology world […]

25 March 2021

Jennifer died in Melbourne on Friday 26 February 2021. She was known widely across numerous CSIRO Victorian Divisions in which […]

25 March 2021

Esther Landhuis, Nature COVID considerations unsurprisingly dominate the tech developments that could have a big impact in the coming year. […]

25 March 2021

The Pint of Science Festival is held annually in May where researchers engage with the community about their recent work […]

25 March 2021

This survey is part of the project 'Impact of COVID-19 on women in the STEM workforce, Asia-Pacific' conducted by the […]

23 March 2021

ABC Online, Other, 22/03/2021, Phillip Adams The stories of two overlooked members of an 1872 exploration expedition to Cape York […]

22 March 2021

By Dr Erick Ramanaidou Sadly Richard (Dick) Morris passed away peacefully on 16 March. Dick has been a mentor and […]

22 March 2021

Dr Cathy Foley delivered her first major address as Australia's Chief Scientist, outlining a path for Australian science in a […]

22 March 2021

The Australian, Other, 21/03/2021, Misha Ketchell A decade ago, I threw in a secure job as a producer for ABC […]

18 March 2021

Augusta Margaret River Mail, Other, 17/03/2021, Rebecca Gredley Australia's scientific research should not just end as academic writing but lay […]

18 March 2021

Sydney Morning Herald, Other, 17/03/2021 Governments should trust science to deliver the answers on pressing problems such as food security, […]

17 March 2021

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian researchers for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education […]

12 March 2021

The Conversation, Other, 12/03/2021, Cathy Foley It’s early days in my tenure as Australia’s Chief Scientist but I have already […]

9 March 2021

A new online exhibition showcases women pioneers in science, engineering, and medicine who exemplify the spirit of those who have […]

8 March 2021

About the Plastics Innovation Hub Symposium The Plastics Innovation Hub Symposium is a two half-day virtual event which will bring […]

8 March 2021

Republish.in, republish.in/category/science, 08/03/2021, Jill Rowbotham Cathy Foley is giving strategic consideration to how she can help create the right climate […]

8 March 2021

Pieter Bleeker (1938 – 2021) Pieter was a soil scientist, recruited from the Netherlands in 1965 to join the Land […]

4 March 2021

CEDA, Jan 2021 Watch Telstra CEO, Andy Penn as he discusses the risks of not leveraging this once in a […]

4 March 2021

CEDA Feb 2021 At a time when leaders from across sectors and across the country are all asking similar questions […]

3 March 2021

Grain Central, Other, 02/03/2021 Bringing a whole-of-farm approach to research is an ambitious goal, but it has been the cornerstone […]

1 March 2021

BY ALI GREEN, TOM WADE Our new licence to manufacture medicinal cannabis products will help drive the development of novel […]

1 March 2021

By Kate Langford In 20 years, will we swap beef for crickets, 3-D print food, or grow our leafy greens […]

22 February 2021

The Land Australia, Other, 18/02/2021, Olivia Calver CSIRO Agriculture and Food chief research scientist Greg Rebetzke was awarded the 2021 […]

22 February 2021

If you missed the live event, you can watch the recording here. Our in-house expert, Dr Rob Grenfell, is going […]

18 February 2021

CSIRO’s Chief Executive shares how Australia is using science and tech to “grow our way out of this pandemic” – […]

18 February 2021

The National Tribune, Other, 17/02/2021, Rob Grenfell CSIRO experts comment on the TGA’s approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.Dr Rob […]

18 February 2021

Australian Online News, Other, 17/02/2021 The CSIRO is looking to interview irrigators from across the nation, to find out what […]

17 February 2021

February 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Have a question about COVID-19? Our in-house expert, Dr Rob Grenfell, is […]

17 February 2021

Grain Central, Other, 16/02/2021 One of the nation’s leading research geneticists in wheat breeding, Dr Greg Rebetzke, is this year’s […]

15 February 2021

Open: 15 February 2021 Close: 30 June 2021 The Marine National Facility (MNF) invites Australian researchers and their international collaborators […]

15 February 2021

The Human Centric Security team are running a new monthly series “The Human Centric AI Seminars” that will focus on […]

15 February 2021

ITWire, Other, 12/02/2021, Sam Varghese The award for the best science paper of the year, given by the prestigious Science […]

10 February 2021

February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Saying No and Speaking Up – How to Avoid the ‘Assertiveness Penalty’ and Other […]

10 February 2021

A program for Small to Medium enterprises in the Mining and METs sectors is launching March 2021. With the help […]

8 February 2021

@AuManufacturing, Other, 05/02/2021 Under the agreement, the two parties will develop a state-of-the-art bushfire simulation tool based on CSIRO’s Spark’ […]

3 February 2021

Whitsunday Times, Other, 03/02/2021, Jacobbe McBride The incoming chairman of an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Gladstone's harbour, […]

2 February 2021

Geospatial world, Other, 01/02/2021 Dr Alex Held, Director of the CSIRO Centre for Earth Observation, has been recognized for his […]

1 February 2021

Twelve CSIRO researchers have been identified in this year’s list. Their papers rank in the top 1% by citations for […]

1 February 2021

ABC Online, Other, 29/01/2021, Patrick Wood Australian scientists will today embark on a voyage into the ice for a mission […]

28 January 2021

For distinguished service to science and engineering, particularly to metrology, measurement standards and research, and to professional organisations. Between 1994 […]

27 January 2021

Financial Standard, Other, 25/01/2021, Eliza Bavin The CSIRO has published a roadmap to economic recovery fining innovation in Australia's waste […]

25 January 2021

17 February 4.00-5.00pm Join us for an online event to celebrate this year’s scholarship winner, Alison Campbell. The event will […]

25 January 2021

Benjamin’s project was 'Coherent optical free-space frequency dissemination'. He developed an innovative system capable of overcoming the complex challenges associated […]

25 January 2021

The Pint of Science team are making plans for this years' festival, they're on the look out for anyone who's […]

25 January 2021

Canberra Times, Other, 24/01/2021, Katie Burgess You've heard how scientists with Australia's national science agency are helping to lead the […]

18 January 2021

Baird Maritime, Other, 15/01/2021 Australian researchers have returned from a six-week marine science voyage investigating the critical role of ocean […]

4 January 2021

Dr Higgins has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his work in […]

21 December 2020

Australian Manufacturing, Other, 15/12/2020, Peter Roberts CSIRO's development of a livestock feed made from seaweed that reduces methane emissions in […]

15 December 2020

by The National Youth Science Forum Speed Meet is a fast-paced and much-loved part of the NYSF Program when students […]

15 December 2020

By Geraldine Doogue on Saturday Extra, ABC Radio In a keynote speech this week, the head of the CSIRO, Dr […]

14 December 2020

Australasian Science, Other, 09/12/2020 Like so much of what I have done as Australia’s Chief Scientist, the electricity market review […]

7 December 2020

Grants of up to A$10,000 are available to support digital collaborative research projects with Asia–Pacific regional partner economies for Australian […]

7 December 2020

We are seeking two experienced industry leaders to become founding CEOs in two new Venture Science opportunities we are working […]

7 December 2020

Researchers, TTOs and Founders please reach out to us to discuss commercialising your science or technology. You don't need a […]

2 December 2020

Margaret was the CSIRO Land & Water Divisional Editor from 1980 to 1994. She died on 21 November 2020, and […]

30 November 2020

ABC Online, Other, 24/11/2020, Anna Salleh This year's "Oscars of science" celebrate the work of a researcher who's been trying […]

30 November 2020

Campus Morning Mail, Other, 26/11/2020, Maggie Zhai The American Association for the Advancement of Science announces 2020 Fellows, including Australia-based […]

24 November 2020

Nature, 18 Nov 2020 Avoid unwarranted certainty, neat narratives and partisan presentation; strive to inform, not persuade. “Be persuasive”, “be […]

23 November 2020

Dr Doug Graham, a graduate from the Universities of Durham and Cambridge, came to Australia from the UK in September […]

17 November 2020

Dr. Denis Bauer is a Principal Research Scientist at Australia’s government research agency (CSIRO), and adjunct associate professor at Macquarie […]

17 November 2020

The Australian State of the Climate 2020 report reveals a picture of long-term climate trends and climate variability. The biennial […]

10 November 2020

ABC Online, Other, 09/11/2020, Belinda Smith Australia's next chief scientist will be renowned physicist Cathy Foley, who will commence the […]

9 November 2020

goulburnpost.com.au, General News, 08/11/2020, Andi Yu Australia's identity as an ancient land occupied by the oldest cultures on earth is […]

5 November 2020

ABC Online, 04/11/20, Jess Davis Scientists are warning Australia's biosecurity system needs a major overhaul, with the threat of severe […]

3 November 2020

Vogue Australia, Online, 02/11/20, Jessica Montague,Victoria Baker AND Jen Nurick Cathy Foley is disarmingly modest. As the chief scientist of […]

2 November 2020

ABC News, Online, 29/10/20, Kate Ainsworth It was meant to be a standard re-supply trip to sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, 1,500 […]

2 November 2020

by InnovationAus How Australian businesses, government and research organisations can unlock the intellectual property built within our leading industries. About […]

2 November 2020

World Economic Forum This report aims to shed light on the pandemic-related disruptions thus far in 2020, contextualised within a […]

19 October 2020

About the challenge India Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE) is a collaboration between Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of […]

19 October 2020

Augusta Margaret River Mail, Other, 17/10/2020 As Australia's reputation in the medical research and biotech industry grows, one of the […]

13 October 2020

ABC Online, Other, 12/10/2020, Sophie Scott The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can live for up to 28 days on surfaces […]

12 October 2020

The Deep Tech Jobs & Talent Network is live with 123 jobs. Highlights Head of Production at Emesent Group product manager at Coviu […]

12 October 2020

Former deputy director of CSIRO Agriculture & Food professor Martin Cole is joining plant-based meat start-up v2food as the new […]

12 October 2020

msn.com, www.msn.com/en-us, 10/10/2020, Ciara Nugent World Food Program was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, with the Norwegian […]

12 October 2020

ABC Online, Other, 10/10/2020 It was 2013 and the Coalition, under the leadership of Tony Abbott, had just taken power. […]

7 October 2020

The 2020 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) presents the latest global innovation trends and the annual innovation ranking […]

7 October 2020

Are you a high school or undergraduate student interested in a career in STEM? Then come along to the CSIRO […]

7 October 2020

Zhejun has been selected by The Australian as one of the nation’s Top 250 Researchers. He was recognised for his […]

7 October 2020

innovationaus.com, Other, 07/10/2020, Stuart Kennedy The federal government has thrown CSIRO a $459 million lifeline as the country’s peak science […]

6 October 2020

startupdaily.net, Other, 05/10/2020 Over the next few years, science and technology will have a vital role in supporting Australia’s economy […]

2 October 2020

We examined how the pandemic has created or intensified opportunities for economic growth across six sectors benefiting from science and […]

2 October 2020

As part of the JobMaker Plan to rebuild the economy, create jobs and recover from the COVID-19 recession, PM has […]

1 October 2020

EUREKA - Award finalists announced! Today we congratulate two CSIRO teams on being named finalists in this year’s Eureka Prizes […]

29 September 2020

innovationaus.com, Other, 25/09/2020 The CSIRO’s covid-19: Recovery and Resilience report published earlier this month is a great summary of the […]

29 September 2020

Sydney Morning Herald, Other, 26/09/2020, Stuart Layt Trips to the toilet are creating an early-warning system that could be a […]

29 September 2020

PSNews, Other, 28/09/2020 Katherine Wynn James Deverell, Max Temminghoff and Mingji Liu* say the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation […]

21 September 2020

We hope you like the look of our new CSIRO Alumni website!