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 Conference Sponsorship Program Now Open
The 2020 CSP is now accepting applications. The application deadline is 25 September. 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 »
Oct 21 seminar: Harnessing Light for a Healthcare Revolution
Professor Ross Bradstock's 'The Science of Bushfire Risk' View the seminar 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
21 October Breakfast Seminar - Distinguished Professor Dayong Jin from UTS presents Harnessing Light for a Healthcare Revolution
As Parliament House remains closed to the public, this seminar will be presented via live stream. Live stream link.
The 2020 NSW Science & Research Breakfast Seminar Series Calendar.
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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