News: STEM
Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year

A University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year.
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Super seven shine light on STEM opportunities

Seven outstanding women researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É have been recognised among Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24.
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Alumni shine as brightest young achievers

Five University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É alumni have taken home accolades in this year’s South Australian 7 News Young Achiever Awards.
What will astronauts eat on Mars?

Forget rocket science: figuring out how crews of space explorers will access fresh healthy food is the real challenge.
Women undergraduates win defence scholarships

Five women undergraduates from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É have won scholarships to help them continue their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related studies.
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Experts recognised for science excellence

The work of members of the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É community has been recognised at this year’s Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.
Virtual careers precinct sparks student interest

Avatars and gaming will help guide students through education pathways into industry in a new virtual careers precinct. It will encourage students into STEM and help them discover more opportunities as part of the workforce of the future.
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$4.55 million gift to encourage students into STEM

South Australian civil engineering company McMillan Constructions has given a $4.55 million gift to the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É to help inspire and support students in financial need to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Three STEM superstars at University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É

A cancer researcher, an ecologist and an optical engineer from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É have been named among Australia’s official Superstars of STEM for 2021-2022.
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New program to steer high school students into STEM careers
A new program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will be launched by the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É today.Â
A joint collaboration between the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS), the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É’s
STEM Academy will provide students with a clear pathway into STEM degrees, and an understanding of the jobs their studies can lead to.Â
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