NSW Newsletter, June 2025
President’s Note:
As we head into Winter, I am sitting in an airport in anticipation of landing in Thailand in about 10 hours’ time. Yes, I know I am one of the fortunate people who can afford to travel overseas in the midst of a cost of living crisis and I am very grateful for the rewards my relatively privileged position affords me. Let's just say, I married well to a person who is good at Maths. 😂
The reason why I am telling you this is because overseas travel is becoming a bit of a difficult ethical question for me. It's wonderful to be able to go abroad, experience new foods and cultures and see various wonders of the world and historical sites. But it comes at a cost to our beautiful big blue planet. Our oceans are struggling to absorb our greenhouse gas emissions, and we need to stop emitting CO2 and methane, a point made in an article I just read by Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet. As a Chemist I'm dismayed about our collective inability to persuade the world of the scientific research and the imperatives to change our ways. As a politics and history tragic, I am appalled society is again falling into the trap of smooth salespeople aka politicians and lobbyists, who say that "there's nothing to see here" and we can keep going with the status quo. But as a human who loves learning about how other people live and their views of the world, I am torn that those firsthand experiences of interaction through all one's senses are at the cost to the place we live and future generations. And the effects of climate change are being acutely felt in places like Thailand, where seas are rising, temperatures are hotter and the climate more humid, causing more adverse health effects on the beautiful Thai people.
One thing that gives me hope is that we have in our current Chief Scientist, a Chemist and oceanographer who has determination, leadership skills and the ability to say it like it is. Prof Haymet was a wonderful guest speaker at our Fellows and Honorary Life Members lunch in early May. He spoke about the fantastic work of scientists in the world of molecular science and the activities of a committee under his leadership examining R&D systems and funding in Australia. Let's all hope that the report from this committee sees the light of day and that, this time, politicians embrace what the scientific community is saying about our broken R&D funding and support systems.
The Fellows and Honorary Life Members Luncheon was a terrific event overall. It was such an honour to award John Shortland with recognition of 60 years of RACI membership, Dr Paul Gibson 50 years of RACI membership, and Em Professor Brynn Hibbert finally received his Archibald D Olle prize for his efforts in editing and contributing to the IUPAC Compendium of Terminology in Analytical Chemistry. We also had the opportunity to congratulate Lance Smith as a new Fellow of RACI. Thanks to Tania Notaras for bringing the event to life once again, and to Dr Eveline Baker for her stellar efforts as MC. A huge thank you to Envirolab Services, Sydney Analytical Laboratories and Chemika for your very generous support – we truly could not have put on the event without you! Stay tuned for details of next years’ event coming out soon.
Go well everyone as you travel into June, enjoy the winter solstice and be safe and dry!
- Maree Stuart
A Little Note from the Editor:
Hello everyone,
I hope you are all keeping warm during this winter season. It’s hard to believe we have already reached the halfway mark of 2025 – time certainly does fly!
I want to take a moment, and thank everyone for all your continued support and contributions in making our NSW branch such a vibrant and collaborative network. It is through your input that shapes our newsletter into a consistent and meaningful platform, one that fosters more engagement, shares more insights and strengthens our connection within the community!
If you have any updates, achievements, stories or initiatives that you would like to share in future editions, whether they are professional or personal, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. We would love to include more voices and perspectives from across our entire NSW branch.
Wishing you a productive and healthy second half of the year.
Best,
Simon Lin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonlin333/
NSW Branch’s Happenings
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe – One Kilometre at a Time
When: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (4-hours)
Where: ANSTO Discovery Centre (New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234)
Ages: High School students and above (Adults)
Price: Tour of ANSTO and public lecture free. Optional dinner $61
This free event is our 14th annual collaboration between the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP), Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and the Royal Society NSW (RSNSW), and Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
Registration essential from the following link below:
REGISTER TODAY!
What happens when you take physics two kilometres underground?
Join us for a mind-blowing dive beneath the Earth's surface to explore some of the most cutting-edge science happening right now — hidden deep below our feet. Imagine conducting research in an environment so isolated from the background noise that the smallest signals, which are undetectable at the surface, can be measured with extraordinary precision.
In this captivating session, you’ll venture into the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) in Victoria and SNOLAB in Canada – two of the quietest places on Earth, where scientists search for the secrets of dark matter, develop quantum technologies, and study life in extreme environments.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 pm: Tour of Low-Level Radiation Laboratories
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Journey to the Centre of the Earth Presentation
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Optional Dinner at Rocksalt, Menai ($61pp, for in-person attendees only)
Meet the Experts:
Prof Richard Garrett – SUPL Chief Scientist & ANSTO Honorary Fellow
Associate Prof Tony Hooker – Director, Centre for Radiation Research, Education and Innovation, The University of Adelaide
Don’t miss this underground adventure into the unknown. It’s science at its most extreme — and most exciting.
Hope to see you all then! Click the link below to register for the JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH:
REGISTER TODAY!
NSW Pharmaceutical Group : Contamination Seminar
Register HERE!
Our Program Confirmed Join us for a comprehensive look at how we can protect both patient safety and planetary health.
12:30 – 13:00 Registration
13:00 – 13:15 Chair seminar welcome and introduction
13:15 – 13:45 Current guidelines (ICH and Pharmacopeial). How were these limits even set?
Michelle Peake – Senior Consultant, SeerPharma Pty Ltd
13:45 – 14:15 New and emerging contaminants – chemical
Cobus Gerber, Assoc Professor: Chemistry in Clinical&Health Sciences – Uni of South Australia
14:15 – 14:45 New and emerging contaminants – microbiological
Dr Peter Ng, Senior Technical Specialist – Woolworths Supermarkets
14:45 – 15:00 Questions and discussion
15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Tea
15:30 – 16:00 Contaminations from therapeutics – environmental impact
Stuart Khan, Professor and Head of School, Civil Engineering – The University of Sydney
16:00 – 16:30 Contamination in our Drinking Water
Justice Esoun-Nyarkoh – Sydney Water
16:30 – 17:00 Strategy/Current thoughts on how to address them
Bradley Clarke, Associate Professor, Environmental Science&Analytical Chemistry - The University of Melbourne
17:00 – 17:15 Questions and discussion
17:15 Drinks and canapes
Costs
RACI Members $100
Non-members $160
Student members – Undergraduate $30
Student members – Postgraduate $80
Date
Thursday 12 June 2025
Location
Pharmacy Lecture Theatre, Pharmacy School, University of Sydney
Follow the instructions and which fields to complete as an RACI member or non-member with care. Members with an RACI account should enter their Username and Password and follow subsequent instructions. Non-members will initially need to “Create a new account” and also follow subsequent instructions
Event Wrap-up and Recording “2025 Frontiers of Science Forum”
The recording of the event has been included in the following link to re-watch
2025 Frontiers of Science Recording
NSW Branch’s Partner Events
STANSW K-10 Conference Program Available Now!
STANSW K-10 Conference Program is Live!
The full program for the 2025 STANSW K-10 Conference: Igniting Scientific Skills is now available! Packed with hands-on workshops and sessions to build skills progression in the new Science Syllabuses, there's something for everyone:
• Practical Investigations to engage students in scientific thinking.
• Dry lab demonstrations, simulations and experimentation to reinforce scientific concepts.
• Incorporating data science principles to teach students data analysis and interpretation skills; using data science techniques to solve real-world scientific problems.
• Leveraging AI and integrating AI tools to enhance students’ understanding of scientific concepts in your classroom.
• Mapping skills across stages and for Depth Studies and continuity of scientific skills as students advance through different year levels.
• Dedicated Primary stream to enhance confidence in planning and implementation of the K-6 Science & Technology syllabus.
We'll end the day with a compelling panel discussion around the New Science Curriculum Skills Continuum. Panelists: Shirley Casper (NESA), Josh Botto (Cranbrook School), Margaret Shepherd (ASTA), Sham Nair (NSW DoE), Anne Forbes (Macquarie University).
Download the full program and read the program in detail here.
Reminder, registrations for the conference close in less than a month, on 6 June, so register while you can!
REGISTER FOR K-10 CONFERENCE HERE!
DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM HERE!
FREE Scientific Critical Thinking Sessions happening this week!
5 June, 7.30am: Building Initiative - How Can a Decision Analysis Tool Help Make Group Decisions?
This session will demonstrate an activity where students make a recommendation about which building initiative should be adopted in Van Wyck. The decision supports the efforts of Project Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Students make the decision by weighing facts and values with a computer app. They evaluate three different proposals to evaluate how well each option fulfills the values of the City Council and then make a recommendation.
Register Here
AIP Events
2025 NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award. Nominations close on 4 July 2025
Know an excellent communicator of physics who has contributed greatly to outreach and physics education in NSW? Nominate them for the 2025 NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award with more details from the link: Community Outreach Nomination Link
2025 AIP NSW Branch Student Awards
Acknowledge your best students by nominating them for the 2025 AIP NSW Branch Student Awards. Each physics institution in NSW is invited to nominate physics students from the following link: 2025 AIP NSW Branch Student AwardsNomination Form here.
2025 Research Award. Nominations close on 4 July 2025
The Research Award is offered to a Postgraduate and/or Experienced teacher in NSW or ACT school, who is currently completing or completed an outstanding research of direct benefit to classroom teaching within the last two years. Please access Research Award Nomination Link
2025 Women in Physics NSW Lecture Tour coming soon | 7 Aug 2025 | UOW Science Space from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
The AIP hosts an annual national public lecture tour, named in honour of pioneering physicist and chemist Marie Curie. The Marie Curie Lectures form part of the AIP's Women in Physics Lecturer Award, which is given to recognise a woman who has made a significant contribution in a field of physics. In 2025, the AIP is delighted to host Dr Sol H. Jacobsen (NTNU) and Dr Danielle Holmes (UNSW Sydney) as the AIP’s joint 2025 Women in Physics Lecturers. We look forward to joining with this year's lecturers in celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and to inform and inspire the next generation. Registrations will open soon from the following link https://www.aip.org.au/Women-in-Physics-Lecture-Tour
2025 Einstein Lecture! | 20 Aug 2025 | Macquarie University from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Registration and Speaker will be provided SOON!
2025 Einstein Lecture! | 21 Aug 2025 | UOW Science Space from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
Registration and Speaker will be provided SOON!
NSW Newsletter, June 2025
President’s Note:
As we head into Winter, I am sitting in an airport in anticipation of landing in Thailand in about 10 hours’ time. Yes, I know I am one of the fortunate people who can afford to travel overseas in the midst of a cost of living crisis and I am very grateful for the rewards my relatively privileged position affords me. Let's just say, I married well to a person who is good at Maths. 😂
The reason why I am telling you this is because overseas travel is becoming a bit of a difficult ethical question for me. It's wonderful to be able to go abroad, experience new foods and cultures and see various wonders of the world and historical sites. But it comes at a cost to our beautiful big blue planet. Our oceans are struggling to absorb our greenhouse gas emissions, and we need to stop emitting CO2 and methane, a point made in an article I just read by Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet. As a Chemist I'm dismayed about our collective inability to persuade the world of the scientific research and the imperatives to change our ways. As a politics and history tragic, I am appalled society is again falling into the trap of smooth salespeople aka politicians and lobbyists, who say that "there's nothing to see here" and we can keep going with the status quo. But as a human who loves learning about how other people live and their views of the world, I am torn that those firsthand experiences of interaction through all one's senses are at the cost to the place we live and future generations. And the effects of climate change are being acutely felt in places like Thailand, where seas are rising, temperatures are hotter and the climate more humid, causing more adverse health effects on the beautiful Thai people.
One thing that gives me hope is that we have in our current Chief Scientist, a Chemist and oceanographer who has determination, leadership skills and the ability to say it like it is. Prof Haymet was a wonderful guest speaker at our Fellows and Honorary Life Members lunch in early May. He spoke about the fantastic work of scientists in the world of molecular science and the activities of a committee under his leadership examining R&D systems and funding in Australia. Let's all hope that the report from this committee sees the light of day and that, this time, politicians embrace what the scientific community is saying about our broken R&D funding and support systems.
The Fellows and Honorary Life Members Luncheon was a terrific event overall. It was such an honour to award John Shortland with recognition of 60 years of RACI membership, Dr Paul Gibson 50 years of RACI membership, and Em Professor Brynn Hibbert finally received his Archibald D Olle prize for his efforts in editing and contributing to the IUPAC Compendium of Terminology in Analytical Chemistry. We also had the opportunity to congratulate Lance Smith as a new Fellow of RACI. Thanks to Tania Notaras for bringing the event to life once again, and to Dr Eveline Baker for her stellar efforts as MC. A huge thank you to Envirolab Services, Sydney Analytical Laboratories and Chemika for your very generous support – we truly could not have put on the event without you! Stay tuned for details of next years’ event coming out soon.
Go well everyone as you travel into June, enjoy the winter solstice and be safe and dry!
- Maree Stuart
A Little Note from the Editor:
Hello everyone,
I hope you are all keeping warm during this winter season. It’s hard to believe we have already reached the halfway mark of 2025 – time certainly does fly!
I want to take a moment, and thank everyone for all your continued support and contributions in making our NSW branch such a vibrant and collaborative network. It is through your input that shapes our newsletter into a consistent and meaningful platform, one that fosters more engagement, shares more insights and strengthens our connection within the community!
If you have any updates, achievements, stories or initiatives that you would like to share in future editions, whether they are professional or personal, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. We would love to include more voices and perspectives from across our entire NSW branch.
Wishing you a productive and healthy second half of the year.
Best,
Simon Lin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonlin333/
NSW Branch’s Happenings
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe – One Kilometre at a Time
When: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (4-hours)
Where: ANSTO Discovery Centre (New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234)
Ages: High School students and above (Adults)
Price: Tour of ANSTO and public lecture free. Optional dinner $61
This free event is our 14th annual collaboration between the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP), Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and the Royal Society NSW (RSNSW), and Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
Registration essential from the following link below:
REGISTER TODAY!
What happens when you take physics two kilometres underground?
Join us for a mind-blowing dive beneath the Earth's surface to explore some of the most cutting-edge science happening right now — hidden deep below our feet. Imagine conducting research in an environment so isolated from the background noise that the smallest signals, which are undetectable at the surface, can be measured with extraordinary precision.
In this captivating session, you’ll venture into the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) in Victoria and SNOLAB in Canada – two of the quietest places on Earth, where scientists search for the secrets of dark matter, develop quantum technologies, and study life in extreme environments.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 pm: Tour of Low-Level Radiation Laboratories
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Journey to the Centre of the Earth Presentation
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Optional Dinner at Rocksalt, Menai ($61pp, for in-person attendees only)
Meet the Experts:
Prof Richard Garrett – SUPL Chief Scientist & ANSTO Honorary Fellow
Associate Prof Tony Hooker – Director, Centre for Radiation Research, Education and Innovation, The University of Adelaide
Don’t miss this underground adventure into the unknown. It’s science at its most extreme — and most exciting.
Hope to see you all then! Click the link below to register for the JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH:
REGISTER TODAY!
NSW Pharmaceutical Group : Contamination Seminar
Register HERE!
Our Program Confirmed
Join us for a comprehensive look at how we can protect both patient safety and planetary health.
12:30 – 13:00 Registration
13:00 – 13:15 Chair seminar welcome and introduction
13:15 – 13:45 Current guidelines (ICH and Pharmacopeial). How were these limits even set?
Michelle Peake – Senior Consultant, SeerPharma Pty Ltd
13:45 – 14:15 New and emerging contaminants – chemical
Cobus Gerber, Assoc Professor: Chemistry in Clinical&Health Sciences – Uni of South Australia
14:15 – 14:45 New and emerging contaminants – microbiological
Dr Peter Ng, Senior Technical Specialist – Woolworths Supermarkets
14:45 – 15:00 Questions and discussion
15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Tea
15:30 – 16:00 Contaminations from therapeutics – environmental impact
Stuart Khan, Professor and Head of School, Civil Engineering – The University of Sydney
16:00 – 16:30 Contamination in our Drinking Water
Justice Esoun-Nyarkoh – Sydney Water
16:30 – 17:00 Strategy/Current thoughts on how to address them
Bradley Clarke, Associate Professor, Environmental Science&Analytical Chemistry - The University of Melbourne
17:00 – 17:15 Questions and discussion
17:15 Drinks and canapes
Costs
RACI Members $100
Non-members $160
Student members – Undergraduate $30
Student members – Postgraduate $80
Date
Thursday 12 June 2025
Location
Pharmacy Lecture Theatre, Pharmacy School, University of Sydney
Follow the instructions and which fields to complete as an RACI member or non-member with care. Members with an RACI account should enter their Username and Password and follow subsequent instructions. Non-members will initially need to “Create a new account” and also follow subsequent instructions
Event Wrap-up and Recording “2025 Frontiers of Science Forum”
The recording of the event has been included in the following link to re-watch
2025 Frontiers of Science Recording
NSW Branch’s Partner Events
STANSW K-10 Conference Program Available Now!
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STANSW K-10 Conference Program is Live!
The full program for the 2025 STANSW K-10 Conference: Igniting Scientific Skills is now available! Packed with hands-on workshops and sessions to build skills progression in the new Science Syllabuses, there's something for everyone:
· Practical Investigations to engage students in scientific thinking.
· Dry lab demonstrations, simulations and experimentation to reinforce scientific concepts.
· Incorporating data science principles to teach students data analysis and interpretation skills; using data science techniques to solve real-world scientific problems.
· Leveraging AI and integrating AI tools to enhance students’ understanding of scientific concepts in your classroom.
· Mapping skills across stages and for Depth Studies and continuity of scientific skills as students advance through different year levels.
· Dedicated Primary stream to enhance confidence in planning and implementation of the K-6 Science & Technology syllabus.
We'll end the day with a compelling panel discussion around the New Science Curriculum Skills Continuum. Panelists: Shirley Casper (NESA), Josh Botto (Cranbrook School), Margaret Shepherd (ASTA), Sham Nair (NSW DoE), Anne Forbes (Macquarie University).
Download the full program and read the program in detail here.
Reminder, registrations for the conference close in less than a month, on 6 June, so register while you can!
REGISTER FOR K-10 CONFERENCE HERE!
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FREE Scientific Critical Thinking Sessions happening this week!
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5 June, 7.30am: Building Initiative - How Can a Decision Analysis Tool Help Make Group Decisions?
This session will demonstrate an activity where students make a recommendation about which building initiative should be adopted in Van Wyck. The decision supports the efforts of Project Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Students make the decision by weighing facts and values with a computer app. They evaluate three different proposals to evaluate how well each option fulfills the values of the City Council and then make a recommendation.
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AIP Events
2025 NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award. Nominations close on 4 July 2025
Know an excellent communicator of physics who has contributed greatly to outreach and physics education in NSW? Nominate them for the 2025 NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award with more details from the link: Community Outreach Nomination Link
2025 AIP NSW Branch Student Awards
Acknowledge your best students by nominating them for the 2025 AIP NSW Branch Student Awards. Each physics institution in NSW is invited to nominate physics students from the following link: 2025 AIP NSW Branch Student AwardsNomination Form here.
2025 Research Award. Nominations close on 4 July 2025
The Research Award is offered to a Postgraduate and/or Experienced teacher in NSW or ACT school, who is currently completing or completed an outstanding research of direct benefit to classroom teaching within the last two years. Please access Research Award Nomination Link
2025 Women in Physics NSW Lecture Tour coming soon | 7 Aug 2025 | UOW Science Space from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
The AIP hosts an annual national public lecture tour, named in honour of pioneering physicist and chemist Marie Curie. The Marie Curie Lectures form part of the AIP's Women in Physics Lecturer Award, which is given to recognise a woman who has made a significant contribution in a field of physics. In 2025, the AIP is delighted to host Dr Sol H. Jacobsen (NTNU) and Dr Danielle Holmes (UNSW Sydney) as the AIP’s joint 2025 Women in Physics Lecturers. We look forward to joining with this year's lecturers in celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and to inform and inspire the next generation. Registrations will open soon from the following link https://www.aip.org.au/Women-in-Physics-Lecture-Tour
2025 Einstein Lecture! | 20 Aug 2025 | Macquarie University from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Registration and Speaker will be provided SOON!
2025 Einstein Lecture! | 21 Aug 2025 | UOW Science Space from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
Registration and Speaker will be provided SOON!
2025 Research Conference: Exploring innovative research partnerships between Schools and Universities | University of Technology Sydney | Friday 22 August 2025 from 1:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday 23 August 2025 from 9:00am-5:00pm
The conference is supported by the Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society at UTS and will be held over two days on Friday 22 August and Saturday 23 August 2025. The conference will include focus sessions to showcase best practices in School-University partnerships in educational research and workshops on how to work with different stakeholders. Registration NOW OPEN from the following link: Research Conference Registration Link
The Australian Institute of Physics in the PUB | 26 August 2025 | ABERCROMBIE, 100 Broadway, Chippendale from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Nominations are NOW open for physics enthusiasts to express interest in presenting an EIGHT-minute entertaining presentation of various forms, (e.g. comedy, music, quiz, demonstrations) on some aspect of physics at the 2025 NSW Australian Institute of Physics in the Pub. Everyone is welcome to express interest in presenting the details in the following link: Click Here
2025 AIP Summer Meeting | 1-5 December 2025 | UOW Campus
The School of Physics, University of Wollongong is hosting a meeting from Dec 1st-5th December 2025 showcasing the work of Australia’s physics community. Registration will open soon from the following link AIP Summer Meeting 2025
Teachers Guild of NSW
2025 World Teachers' and Presentations of Awards | 31 October 2025 | The William Inglis Hotel, 155 Governor Macquarie Drive
This year our Annual World Teachers’ and Presentation of Awards is bigger than ever…! Further details provided on the following link: 2025 World Teachers' and Presentations of Awards Registration Link
The Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales is thrilled to announce that nominations are open and closing soon for the 2025 Awards for Teachers – proudly celebrating 31 years of honouring excellence in education.
These prestigious awards recognise outstanding educators who bring energy, passion, and innovation into the classroom. Each year, the Guild acknowledges the dedication of teachers and educators who are making a meaningful impact in their careers!
Award winners will receive:
A cash prize to support their professional journey
A beautifully engraved plaque of excellence from the Guild
Statewide recognition and the celebration they truly deserve
Nominate Today! https://www.teachersguild.nsw.edu.au/awards/
Let’s honour the educators who are shaping the future — one student, one classroom, and one lesson at a time.
Spread the word and help us give teachers the recognition they deserve!
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SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE MASTER OF TEACHING STUDENTS
The Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales Scholarship for the Master of Teaching Students is an opportunity to give educators currently in the second year of the Master of Teaching at a recognised university in the State of NSW the ability to demonstrate their professional approach, contributions, knowledge and commitment to a career in teaching. The scholarship prize is presented at the Teachers' Guild of NSW Fellows and Members Awards Evening.
Please access Nomination Form here.
Closing date of Nominations: Friday 13 June 2025
GUILD RESEARCH AWARD
The Research Award is offered to a Postgraduate Student and/or Experienced teacher in NSW or ACT school, who is currently completing or completed an outstanding research of direct benefit to classroom teaching within the last two years. The prize is presented at the Teachers' Guild of NSW Annual Dinner and Awards Evening.
2025 Research Award Presentations for Nominated Finalist
Date: Friday 22 August 2025
Venue: University of Technology Sydney
Time: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Cost: This is a free event
View judging criteria here
Please access Nomination Form here
Closing date of Nominations: Friday 4 July 2025
WORLD TEACHERS' RECOGNITION AWARD
Honouring teachers with the World Teachers' Recognition Award who have made a wonderful contribution to their school in advancing the education profession.
Please access Nomination Form here.
Closing date of Nominations: Saturday 27 September 2025
Click here to view past award winners
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Honorary Fellowship of the Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales
Applying is simple. Perhaps you, yourself, will apply. If you believe you are eligible, please do! But please also forward this to colleagues who deserve this recognition. There are so many of them, and we would love to be able to recognise them. Existing members, or current non-members, may make an application to the Honorary Fellowship of the Guild.
Please see further details from the following link: https://www.teachersguild.nsw.edu.au/membership/membership-types/
There is also a 2-year membership option available at a discounted rate.
You will not regret a moment of your time, invested for your own recognition, or for that of valued colleagues.
Let us recognise the outstanding and accomplished teachers among us. Remember, applicants need not be current members of the Guild, but will need to become once their application has been approved.
Please contact me if you would like further information, by email president@teachersguild.nsw.edu.au
2025 Innovation and Industry Forum
Empowering Minds through Education and Industry
Unite. Innovate. Transform.
University of Wollongong | Monday 20 October 2025
This is an exciting initiative by the Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales—the 2025 Innovation and Industry Forum. This premier event, scheduled for Monday, 20 October 2025, at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, is dedicated to strengthening connections between education and industry.
The Innovation and Industry Forum will serve as a dynamic platform where thought leaders, educators, and industry professionals can come together to exchange ideas, foster innovation, and advance workforce development in STEM and Vocational Education. Through engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and collaborative opportunities, we aim to drive meaningful change that prepares the next generation for the evolving workforce.
The forum will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring a future-ready workforce. A preview of the agenda is included below for your reference.
Features of the event:
Strengthening STEM and Vocational Education
The forum’s focus on STEM and vocational training aligns with government, business and industry interests. The event will provide insights into cutting-edge industry practices to advocate in preparing students for future careers in high-demand fields.
Fostering Innovation&Collaboration
The event will serve as a hub for collaboration between educators, policymakers, and industry leaders.
· Promote the latest trends in design, technology, and workforce training.
· Encourage industry-academia partnerships, leading to internships, apprenticeships, and hands-on learning opportunities.
· Drive policy discussions to ensure educational programs remain aligned with industry needs.
Enhancing Industry Engagement&Talent Pipelines
Engaging to shape future curricula and ensure that graduates possess the necessary skills for design, engineering, and tech-driven careers.
Elevating the Forum’s Impact&Reach
With the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus as the venue, this event has the potential to attract a wide audience.
· Boost attendance by attracting both educators and industry professionals.
· Ensure that discussions translate into actionable outcomes, influencing policy and educational strategies.
Agenda features for the event:
Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Protocols for the day
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM | Opening Keynote 1
Topic: Visionary leadership in driving innovation in STEM and Vocational Education.
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM | Keynote 2: Aligning Education with Industry Trends
Topic: The role of education in adapting to rapidly evolving industry needs.
Parallel Breakout Sessions
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM | Panel Discussion: The Future of STEM and Vocational Education
Topic: How Australia's educational frameworks are evolving to meet industry demands.
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM | Panel Discussion: The Role of Mentorship in STEM and Vocational Education
Topic: The power of mentorship in developing STEM and VET careers.
Parallel Breakout Sessions
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM | Partnership Connections: Industry Partnerships for Innovation
Topic: Strengthening education-industry collaborations to foster innovation.
11:40 AM - 12:25 AM | Panel Discussion: Cross-Sector Collaboration
Topic: Collaborative models between government, education, and business in Australia.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Plenary Session: Bridging the Skills Gap
Topic: Government initiatives for improving vocational training to meet industry needs.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Partnership Connections: Inclusive STEM Pathways
Topic: How to create more inclusive STEM education pathways in Australia.
Parallel Breakout Sessions
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM | Partnership Connection: Technology’s Role in Vocational Education
Topic: The role of emerging technologies in reshaping vocational education.
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM | Panel Discussion: Apprenticeships&Internships in Vocational Education
Topic: Building robust apprenticeship and internship programs to address the skills gap
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Plenary Session: Women in STEM
Topic: Initiatives and challenges in encouraging women to pursue STEM careers.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Plenary Session: Industry-Specific Education Programs
Topic: How industry-specific education programs align with sector growth.
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM | Innovation Showcase: Startups in Education
Topic: Showcasing local startups disrupting / reimagining education and vocational training.
4:25 PM - 5:20 PM | Plenary Session: PROVOCATEUR PANEL: Trendsetting Nation: Building a Collaborative and Global Future
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Metrology Society of Australasia.
Metrology Society of Australasia - Biennial Conference
Mercure Sydney (next to Central Station)
25-28 August 2025
Are you involved in making measurements? (Of course you are- you are a Chemist!)
The Metrology Society of Australasia (MSA) is an association of professionals involved in making scientific measurements, including but not limited to, chemists, engineers, physicists, technicians and measurement experts throughout Australasia and further afield.
Our members measure, evaluate, calibrate, maintain, educate, train, design, sell, invent and develop measurement technologies. MSA members are drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise and work in organisations such as high level through to industrial calibration and testing laboratories, government, national measurement institutes, and academia such as universities and colleges.
The next MSA conference is being held in Sydney from 25 - 28 August and Conference Organising Committee is currently receiving abstracts for presentations. Presenting at the conference provides an opportunity to share your measurement issues and discoveries, achievements or applications with other measurement practitioners.
At this year’s conference keynote speakers from BIPM, the National Space Testing facility, NATA, and Adam Spencer will present to the audience.
There will be Trade Standards from a number of measurement equipment suppliers and laboratories, and participants from the diverse range of MSA membership from Australia and New Zealand.
Attendance at the conference is an excellent opportunity for networking, promotion of your activities, furthering your understanding of measurement issues and techniques, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, speaking to calibration providers and other measurement professionals, as well as checking out the latest measurement equipment and speaking to the providers.
Participation can be for single day(s) or the full duration (priced accordingly).
Further details regarding the MSA, the conference, registering for the conference, and guidance on providing abstracts for those wishing to present at the conference can be found here:
MSA2025 Conference - Sydney (25-28 August 2025) | The Metrology Society of Australasia
Presentations are generally 15 minutes duration with 5 minutes of question time.
Further queries can be sent to Mary Ryan, mary.ryan@nata.com.au; phone 02 9736 8217 or 0427905453