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Meet the Indigenous robotocist inspiring the next generation of young mob in STEM
An Aboriginal roboticist who helped inspire the CSIRO's 2026 National Science We...
Callan Morse 18 Aug 2026
‘Let her death not be in vain’: CQUniversity PhD tackles neglected tropical disease
A promise made more than 25 years ago has culminated in CQUniversity research th...
Giovanni Torre 14 Aug 2026
Wiradjuri astrophysicist Dr Kirsten Banks is 'in the business of fostering people's curiosity'
Wiradjuri astrophysicist Dr Kirsten Banks, maybe better known by her online hand...
Jarred Cross 13 Aug 2026
Education reform and Torres Strait history: First Nations researchers leading from the front
First Nations researchers are pursuing work to give back to their people, and le...
Jarred Cross 8 Jul 2026
Indigenous rangers discover Boorloo / Perth Hills population of rare native fish thought to be extinct
Key points:- A native fish species, the Balston's pygmy perch was thought to be...
Giovanni Torre 25 May 2026
'I feel a cultural responsibility to leave places better than when we found them': Indigenous STEM students supported on their journey to make a difference

These First Nations women in STEM want to make a difference for their community, for their Country, and leave a mark on where they work. Mia Stevens, pursuing a career in software engineering, and Zoe...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 22, 2026
Cultural burns begin for health of Country, future generations and bushfire resilience on Biripi Country

Cultural burning is a thousands of years old custom crucial for health of Country, community resilience and for the generations ahead. Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council carried out a burn in Cowarr...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 21, 2026
Research calls for Indigenous agency in academic publishing

New research is calling for a fundamental shift in how Australian universities and scientists publish research that draws on Indigenous Knowledges, warning that current academic practices risk sidelin...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 14, 2026
Master navigator explores Indigenous navigation systems

Master navigator and carver Lamotrek Pairourou H. Larry Raigetal recently visited the University of Auckland highlighting traditional navigation systems.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 2, 2026
How Gullara McInnes is using science to protect culture and Country

On the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the global call to action is clear: "Synergising AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 16, 2026
Eight First Nations STEM stars head to UK and NASA

Eight Indigenous Australian university students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at two of the world's leading space and science research centres as part of Monash University's...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 2, 2025
New Aboriginal-led genomics research course to help close data gap

New Aboriginal-led Indigenous genomics resources will support Australian scientists with cultural and historical knowledge. Yuin man Alex Brown is central to the newly-developed 'Genomics Our Way &nda...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 1, 2025
Recognition of Indigenous knowledge systems in PM's science honours a "game changer"

The Prime Minister's Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems represents a "paradigm shift", Australia's first Indigenous appointment to the National Science and Technology Co...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 13, 2025
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