Science & research in NSW
The scope of science and research in NSW is wide ranging and boasts outstanding strengths across a variety of areas. More info »
Chief Scientist & Engineer
Investing in Science
In the 2012/13 budget the NSW Government announced $13 million in funding to support innovation and continued investment in the state's research and development capacity, under the new Research Attraction and Acceleration Program (RAAP). More info »
NSW Science and Engineering Awards 2012
The awards aim to engage and involve the NSW research community and the public in promoting the value of science and engineering and to encourage careers in both fields. More info »
About the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
Professor O'Kane consults widely with academia, industry and government to ensure scientific knowledge and research can be adapted and used to benefit NSW.
Highlighted Events
NSW Science and Engineering Awards
The NSW Science and Engineering Awards celebrate outstanding achievement by the State's research leaders. Connect through their facebook page. Read more »
Eureka Science Awards
Eureka Science Awards are among Australia's most prestigious national awards for scientific achievements by individuals and collectives. Read more »
Science Week
National Science Week is an annual celebration of science in Australia and an opportunity to join together to enjoy and explore the wonders and benefits of science. Read more »
Latest news
NSW research and development receives $13 million funding boost
The NSW Government has committed $13 million in funding to bolster the state's research and development capacity.
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NSW whiz kids break Australia’s medal drought at Physics Olympiad
Three New South Wales schoolboys have broken Australia’s medal drought at the highly-competitive Asian Physics Olympiad in Indonesia.
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Sydney firm picks up global prize for national groundwater atlas
Australia’s National Atlas of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) has won the 2013 Geospatial World Application Excellence Award for Environment Protection and Monitoring.
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