Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer

Congratulations to 2019 Physical Sciences Fund (PSF) grant recipient Carbonix who has recently been working with Transgrid to inspect powerlines using their advanced drones. https://lnkd.in/gzxBPT3x #drones #energy #innovation #PhysicalSciencesFund

🌿 Join the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer for an insightful panel discussion “Australia’s First Scientists: Deep Knowledge and Understanding in Managing our Natural World” at SXSW Sydney 🌿 The Panel will explore how the deep traditional knowledge, continued customary practices, and enduring connection to Country of Aboriginal peoples are essential to understanding, responding to, and recovering from environmental challenges. 🌍 📅 When: Thursday, 17 October 2024 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 🏙️ Where: NSW House, Haymarket Creative, UTS Building 5 Block A, 5 Quay Street (corner Quay St & Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000)   Meet the Panelists:  ✨ Dr Darren Saunders – NSW Deputy Chief Scientist (Moderator) ✨ Courtney Marsh – Curator, The Australian Museum ✨ Professor Bradley Moggridge (PhD) Moggridge – Researcher in Indigenous Water Science, University of Technology Sydney ✨ Oliver Costello – Founding Director, Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation ✨ Bilyara Bates – Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Affairs NSW Secure your spot today—places are limited! 🔗  Register here https://lnkd.in/gz5BsSmx Please note: Priority access will be given to SXSW Sydney 2024 badge and wristband holders. Registration does not guarantee entry. #SXSWSydney #NSWHouse #IndigenousKnowledge #EnvironmentalScience #Innovation #Creativity  

🚀 Exciting News! The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer is heading to SXSW Sydney 2024 as part of NSW House! 🎉 Join us for the dynamic panel "From Sea to Space: How Intelligent Connectivity Could Change The Way We Live", where we’ll explore how breakthroughs in intelligent connectivity are transforming our world—making people, devices, and environments smarter than ever. 🌍🤖 📅 When: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 🏙️ Where: NSW House, Haymarket Creative, UTS Building 5 Block A, 5 Quay Street (corner Quay St & Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000) Meet the Panelists: ✨ Natasha Rawlings – Tech Entrepreneur (Moderator) ✨ Anna Wright – CEO, BindiMaps ✨ Salah Sukkarieh – Professor of Robotics & Intelligent Systems, University of Sydney ✨ Dan Winson – CEO, Zetifi Secure your spot today—places are limited! 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/gcNvgBMj. Please note: Priority access will be given to SXSW Sydney 2024 badge and wristband holders. Registration does not guarantee entry. #SXSWSydney #NSWHouse #Innovation #Creativity #FutureTech #Space

🧠 Upcoming Seminar: Optimising Brain Health for Dementia Prevention 🧠 Join us for a thought-provoking morning with Professor Sharon Naismith, as she explores the latest research on dementia prevention, risk factors, and treatment strategies. Professor Naismith, a leading expert in the field, will share her insights on how dementia develops over time and the critical windows for effective intervention. Dementia is a major health challenge for Australia, with nearly half a million people currently living with the condition. As the ageing population grows, the number of dementia cases is expected to quadruple by 2050, making it crucial to address this issue now. Professor Naismith, from the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney, leads the Healthy Brain Ageing Program, which focuses on early intervention to combat dementia. She will delve into the known and emerging risk factors—such as depression, sleep disturbances, and cardiovascular health—and discuss how Australian health services can improve dementia detection and care. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 6 ⏰ Time: 7:30 - 9:30 AM AEDT 📍 Location: The Strangers' Dining Room, Parliament of New South Wales, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 🎟 Register here https://lnkd.in/gJC3i_yB Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into dementia prevention and brain health #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing #Neuropsychology #SydneyEvents #HealthcareInnovation #DementiaResearch #CognitiveDecline #PublicHealth

🔬 Another exciting milestone for the RNA Ecosystem in NSW 🔬

🚀 We are thrilled to introduce RNA Australia! As we break ground on the RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility, the creation of RNA Australia marks another significant milestone in advancing #RNA capabilities in #NSW. 🌍🧬 We’re excited to see our RNA vision coming to life. RNA Australia will play a vital role in building a robust RNA ecosystem, driving innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, and bringing world-class RNA-based #therapeutics and #vaccines to market. We look forward to the impact this facility will have and the growth of the RNA landscape in NSW! 🌱💉 Check out the introductory post from RNA Australia to learn more about this exciting journey and how we are working to transform health, agriculture, and biosecurity through #RNATechnology. 👇 #RNA #RNAAustralia #Innovation #Healthcare #RNATechnology ##NSWGovernment #MedicalResearch #LifeSciences #SovereignCapability #Vaccines #NSW #NSWGov #NSWGovernment #Agriculture #BioSecurity #Manufacturing #Biotechnology #Commercialisation Macquarie University UNSW University of Sydney University of Technology Sydney The Australian National University Myeloid Therapeutics Health Infrastructure NSW Health

📢 Australia's Defence Export Controls have recently been updated in light of the AUKUS partnership. The changes include establishing a licence-free environment between Australia, United Kingdom and United States and new export controls. 📚 Australia's Department of Defence is offering training resources including stakeholder engagement sessions for industry, higher education and research sectors. Further information is available on the Department of Defence website: https://lnkd.in/gNxVSr8h #defence #research #innovation #startups Defence Australia

🔥 Innovation to Tackle Natural Hazards 🔥 The NSW Government is supporting 10 innovative businesses through the $1.89 million Natural Hazards Technology Program (NHTP) to tackle challenges faced by agencies in the management of natural hazards. The program is designed to: 🎇 Find technology solutions to the challenges faced by NSW Government agencies in responding to natural hazards. 🎇 Support innovative NSW businesses to field-test and refine their technologies with these agencies, creating opportunities for future collaboration. 🎇 Build awareness of the latest innovation possibilities in managing and preparing for natural hazards, improving how agencies respond to emergencies. From AI-powered multilingual emergency warnings to drone-based hazard assessments, these advancements will help ensure the safety of our communities. Nine NSW Government agencies, including Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, and the NSW State Emergency Service Service, will partner to trial these technologies. By empowering local innovators, we’re making NSW more resilient to natural hazards. 🌿 Learn more about the program and the businesses driving change here https://lnkd.in/gtBzfjUy #Innovation #NaturalHazards #EmergencyResponse #Technology #NSW #Government #TechForGood #DisasterPreparedness Firestory Compass IoT Kablamo Ninox Robotics Unleash live Surfbee - Hydrobotics CyanoLakes VideoTranslatorAI Sphere Drones NSW Reconstruction Authority NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water WaterNSW Forestry Corporation of NSW

🚧 Construction Begins at the RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility at Macquarie University! 🚧 Construction is underway on a new world-leading facility at Macquarie University, which will change the way the state faces its future human and animal health challenges. 🌱💉 The $96 million RNA Research and Pilot Manufacturing Facility is the centrepiece of NSW’s rapidly evolving RNA ecosystem and will support the State’s capability to develop and manufacture RNA-based therapeutics locally. RNA technology came to global prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it supported the rapid development and deployment of vaccines to combat the unprecedented health crisis. The new facility, which will include laboratories and other support spaces, will be the only site in Australia, and one of a handful in the world, where a wide range of RNA vaccines, therapeutics and delivery technologies will be independently produced, providing NSW with scalable manufacturing opportunities that will bolster sovereign capability.  🌏🧬 The facility is located at Macquarie University’s Wallumattagal campus, which is in the Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District, home to a host of medical and health-related organisations and industrial and technology startups. The facility will be operated by Aurora Biosynthetics, a subsidiary of Myeloid Therapeutics, a global leader in RNA technology. It will be overseen by RNA Australia, a newly formed, NSW-based company, which is a joint venture between the NSW Government and five universities, including Macquarie. Construction of the RNA Research and Pilot Manufacturing Facility is expected to be completed by 2026. #Innovation #Healthcare #RNATechnology #NSWGovernment #MacquarieUniversity #MedicalResearch #LifeSciences #SovereignCapability #Vaccines UNSW Macquarie University University of Sydney University of Technology Sydney The Australian National University Health Infrastructure NSW Health https://lnkd.in/gJ9xVAYM

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for PhD Students in STEM! 🚀 The Defence Innovation Network (DIN) Internship Program is now open for applications! This unique program pairs highly-skilled second and third-year STEM PhD students with Australian businesses operating in defence-relevant areas. 🌟 Why Apply? Hands-On Experience: Gain real-world experience in a defence setting. Networking: Develop a network of contacts outside of academia. Financial Support: Receive a $20,000 top-up scholarship. Career Growth: Enhance your career prospects with industry-relevant skills. 📅 Applications close on 13 September 2024. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gUue34Hy Don’t miss this chance to contribute to cutting-edge defence projects and advance your career! 🌐 #Defence #STEM #PhD #Internship #CareerGrowth #Networking