Issue #14 Australian University Science magazine – Celebrates 30 Years of Impact and Looks Ahead

The latest issue of Australian University Science, published by the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS), marks 30 years of championing university science across Australia. Featuring insights from leading academics and policymakers, this issue explores urgent challenges and bold opportunities for science education and research.

Read the full magazine online here.

Chief Scientist for South Australia, Professor Craig Simmons, highlights declining STEM enrolments and calls for stronger industry collaboration and interdisciplinary connectivity. Professor David Lloyd, Vice Chancellor of UniSA, advocates for scalable work-integrated learning models and equitable access to science education.

This issue also tackles diversity in STEM, with experts urging cultural shifts, better role models, and regional inclusion. Professor Brian Yates and others discuss the evolving Bachelor of Science, balancing vocational skills with adaptable, research-led learning.

Funding pressures on curiosity-driven research are examined, with calls to protect blue-sky science and elevate Indigenous knowledge systems. Finally, the magazine explores how universities can rebuild public trust in science through inclusive communication and co-designed curricula.

This milestone edition underscores the ACDS’s enduring leadership and invites educators, researchers, industry, and communities to shape a resilient, inclusive, and innovative future for Australian science.

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