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2023 NSW Scientist of the Year, Professor Trevor McDougall

Professor Trevor McDougall is the 2023 NSW Scientist of the Year

The eminent oceanographer received the award at the Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering, held at Government House Sydney on Wednesday 15 November 2023.

Funding

2024 NSW Commercialisation Showcase

The NSW Commercialisation Showcase was held on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at the Aerial UTS Function Centre. The Showcase celebrated the success of the research and innovation commercialisation programs managed by the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer. A video of the event is available at the Funding webpage.

Highlights

Science in NSW

Celebrating Science and Innovation Across NSW During Science Week 2024

Kids in NSW will be enjoying astronomy evenings, slime-making workshops and robotics labs during Science Week 2024 across NSW.

The Chief Scientist & Engineer launching National Science Week at Western Sydney University's Campbelltown campus, Monday 12 August 2024.

Events

Science & Research Breakfast Seminars

Professor Sharon Naismith from the University of Sydney presents, 'Optimising Brain Health for Dementia Prevention'.

Professor Sharon Naismith

Funding

NSW Government provides $800,000 to inspire the next generation of natural hazards scientists

The NSW Govt is supporting the development of new courses on bushfire management and urban heat islands for NSW students.

Primary school students attending a STEM class.

Independent Reports

A Budget for the Darling-Baaka

NSW Government establishes the $25 million Restoring the Darling-Baaka River Program, using groundbreaking science, data and infrastructure.

A view of the Darling-Baaka River at sunset

About the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer

The NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, consults widely with academia, industry and government to ensure scientific knowledge and research can be adapted and used to benefit the people, environment, industry and economy of NSW.