Professor Rose Amal is the 2019 NSW Scientist of the Year
Pioneering UNSW researcher wins the Premier's top science prize. More information »
Chief Scientist & Engineer
2020 National Science Week Moves To An Online Format Due to COVID-19
Australia's annual celebration of science and scientists will be held virtually from 15 - 23 August and includes the all-new Sydney Science Trail. More information »
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 information »
19 August: Prof Ross Bradstock presents The Science of Bushfire Risk
Missed Professor Liz Pellicano's 'Knowing Autism'? Watch it here »
Physical Sciences Fund Second Round Judging Underway
Preliminary applications have now been received for this $5 million fund, which supports the development and commercialisation of new devices and systems which will deliver benefit to NSW. More information »
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
19 August Breakfast Seminar - Senior Professor Ross Bradstock presents The Science of Bushfire Risk
An update will be made in late July on whether this seminar can be held at Parliament House. The seminar will also be presented via live stream. The live-stream link 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
Professor Ross Bradstock's 19 August Seminar Live Stream Only
Due to ongoing COVID-19 social-distancing requirements, Parliament House remains closed. This seminar will be live stream only. Full Story »
Science Week In NSW Goes Online
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, National Science Week takes an innovative twist this year, delivering a wide range of online events from 15-23 August 2020. Full Story »
$1.5 Million for World-First Quantum Science and Technology Research Projects
Two cutting-edge research projects in the field of quantum science and technology will share in $1.5 million of funding through the Defence Industry Quantum Research Consortium, an initiative of the NSW Defence Innovation Network (DIN). Full Story »