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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 

Diagram of a human brain in front of digital technologies.

NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap

The NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap sets out a strategy for NSW to produce more world-leading new technologies, products and services. The Roadmap provides guidance for NSW to develop and sustain its globally competitive advantages and support future industries that will improve productivity, the standard of living and the natural environment.

Highlights

2025 Scientist of the Year, Professor Nalini Joshi from the University of Sydney

2026 Breakfast Seminar Series commences with 'Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust'

Join 2025 NSW Scientist of the Year, Professor Nalini Joshi from the University of Sydney for a fascinating look at how mathematics is tackling the challenges posed by emerging quantum technologies. Tickets here.

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong with Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor Professor S. Bruce Dowton and Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte at the new RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility.

NSW RNA Manufacturing Facility Gears Up for 2026 Completion

Construction of the NSW Government’s $96 million RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility is on track to open next year.

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.

Chief Scientist and Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte and A*STAR CEO Beh Kian Teh sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

NSW Government Signs MoU with Singapore to Strengthen Cooperation across Research and Innovation

The MoU focuses on complementary capabilities in quantum technologies, RNA therapeutics and semiconductors.

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.