Collection 15 of Australian University Science is now live

Building Australia’s scientific workforce starts with universities

Australia’s future scientific capability is at a crossroads. New national reports warn of widening gaps in critical fields, including biotechnology, climate science, data science, geoscience and materials science. 

The latest collection of Australian University Science helps readers navigate the vital role universities must play in building the nation’s future workforce, sharing insights from Australia’s leading voices in science, education and industry. 

Inside, we unpack the Australian Academy of Science’s landmark report Australian Science, Australia’s Future, and Jobs and Skills Australia’s Connecting for Impact. 

Read perspectives from Bill Shorten, Anna-Maria Arabia, Professor Ian Chubb and many of the great minds working at Australia’s universities as we get ready to help build the scientific workforce of tomorrow.

This collection’s stories include:

Sounding the alarm on Australia’s future workforce

Universities must be the beating heart of Australia’s economy

Closing the gaps in Australia’s future science workforce