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Professor Nalini Joshi from the University of Sydney is the 2025 NSW Scientist of the Year

The world-leading mathematician was one of 10 exceptional scientists, engineers and teachers honoured at the 2025 Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering, held at Government House Sydney on Wednesday 19 November.

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2025 NSW Scientist of the Year, Professor Nalini Joshi, receives her trophy from the Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology

Industry Development 

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong officially opens the RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility

RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility Open for Business

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong has officially opened the RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility at Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus.

Highlights

Professor Neena Mitter

Next breakfast seminar - 'RNA for Agriculture: from Discovery to Commercialisation'

Join Charles Sturt University DVCR Professor Neena Mitter as she presents her work in RNA-based crop protection, technology which is set to transform how we protect our food, fuel and native crops. Tickets here.

Copper in raw form

NSW Set to Become World Leader in Critical Minerals Processing Technologies

New $4 million program to cement NSW's status as a global leader in critical minerals.

A panel discussion at the 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase

2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase attracts 750 from the State's Innovation Sector

The Showcase highlights the small businesses turning cutting-edge ideas into jobs, investment and real-world solutions for the state.

The OWL prototype will be demonstrated at the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney.

Australian Satellite Tracking Prototype to Debut at IAC 2025: A Leap Forward in Space Domain Awareness

Defence Innovation Network unveils OWL prototype at the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney.

Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer

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.