[Aqualist] FW: Updates from STA

[Duanne.White]

Hi AQUAlisters,

Science and Technology (our umbrella organisation in Australia) has the following to pass on to members:

Science has been attracting more policy attention in the Federal arena in recent months, with a number of reports and announcements. Of particular note are Government consultations on their formal response to the Chief Scientist's Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) strategy with the expectation that some concrete result may be seen before year’s end.
Submissions have been invited<http://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed2baff1a44edef5b0e88a871&id=fd957c9f23&e=d413cd52e4>, and STA urges science organisations to have their say.
Science meets Business

Science and technology Australia (STA) is thrilled to be adding to our stable of events - with the inaugural Science meets Business (SmB) later this year. Building on the success of Science meets Parliament (SmP), the aim is to kick start a refreshed conversation about STEM/Industry collaboration, identifying examples of good and bad practice, and avenues for change, as well as brokering better mutual understanding between science and business. This shake-up is essential if we are to make the most of our natural science and business talent, and encourage better collaboration across cultures. SmB is an invitation-only event, and further details for STA members will be available soon. This intimate, high-calibre one-day event will feature industry, science and parliamentary decision-makers at the highest levels.

Cheers
Duanne