Professor Rose Amal is the 2019 NSW Scientist of the Year
Pioneering UNSW researcher wins the Premier's top science prize. More info »
Chief Scientist & Engineer
Category Winners from the 2019 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering
Who are the state's top scientists, engineers and educator this year? More info »
University of Sydney rocketry team on top of the world
Competing at the International Rocket Engineering Competition, USYD Rocketry Team placed first against more than 50 teams from around the world. The team received funding through the Science and Engineering Student Competition Sponsorship Program. More info »
Physical Sciences Fund Second Round Now Open
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer is now accepting applications for this $5 million fund, which supports the development and commercialisation of new devices and systems which will deliver benefit to NSW. More info »
About the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
The NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer consults widely with academia, industry and government to ensure scientific knowledge and research can be adapted and used to benefit NSW.
The appointment of world-renowned robotics expert Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte (right) as the new NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer was announced on Monday 28 May 2018, by Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Professor Durrant-Whyte, who was previously Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Ministry of Defence, commenced on 3 September 2018.
Highlighted Events
POSTPONED: 8 April Breakfast Seminar - The Science of Bushfire Risk
Due to COVID-19 this event is now scheduled for 19 August. More information can be found here.
The 2020 NSW Science & Research Breakfast Calendar can be found here.
Successful Physical Sciences Fund Grand Recipients Announced
The NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Honourable Rob Stokes MP, has congratulated the applicants who have been successful in receiving funding in the inaugural Physical Sciences Fund. More information on the Fund can be found here.
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Latest news
NSW PHYSICAL SCIENCES FUND SECOND ROUND NOW OPEN
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer is now accepting applications for this $5 million fund. Full Story »
2020 BREAKFAST SEMINAR SERIES SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the 2020 Science & Research Breakfast Seminar Series has been suspended. Full Story »
COVID-19 Delays Opening of Two Sponsorship Programs
Student Competition Program and Conference Sponsorship Program delayed until further notice. Full Story »