Professor Haymet is an emeritus distinguished professor of oceanography. He has researched and taught for many years in Australia and in the United States, including as Established Chair of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

I’m delighted to be appointed as our new Chief Scientist for the next 3 years.

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, released a paper written that proposes a new skills and experience framework for researcher assessment. 

A series of workshops led by Australia’s Chief Scientist in partnership with the CSIRO and other organisations. 

Read a statement from Dr Foley on the benefits of easier access to research literature.

On Monday 12 August, the new National Science and Research Priorities were launched at the ANU, Canberra. The priorities are the outcome of a national conversation last year and provide a focus for shared effort across the science and research system, industry and the government.

A new report has identified great potential for advancement in the quantum sciences across the Quad nations – Australia, India, Japan and United States.

National Science Week is a great opportunity to learn more about careers in STEM. I want to encourage you to dive in. You never know where a career in STEM might lead! To hear about some of the unique STEM careers within the Government Scientists Group (GSG), register for the GSG STEM Expo to visit in-person, or join our livestream: www.chiefscientist.gov.au/GSGSTEMExpo

Australia’s Chief Scientist and chief science advisors from four other countries have issued a statement affirming their commitment to providing evidence-based advice and to improving coordination across the science and research systems within and between their countries.

The National Science and Technology Council has released a new report on the impact of indoor air quality on the transmission of airborne viral diseases in public buildings and strategies to reduce transmission.