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DEADLINE: Director Science, WA Museum
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityThis is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Science at one of Australia’s leading museums. As Director Science, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, champion research and collections, and connect scientific knowledge with the issues that matter most to Western Australia, while contributing to conversations and outcomes that resonate globally. Beyond the Science directorate, […]
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Bloom Launchpad Showcase S2 2026
Bloom Lab, Crawley 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourCome celebrate the next generation of business builders at the Launchpad Showcase. Over 12 weeks, our Launchpad founders have transformed their ideas into fully operational businesses through Bloom's flagship incubator program. Now it's time to hear their pitches. Join us as we watch the top students from the Semester 2 2026 Launchpad cohort pitch their […]
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Future Textiles CRC Industry Workshop WA
Curtin University , AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassAbout the Future Textiles CRC Australia is a major producer of high-quality natural fibres, yet much of this value is exported before downstream processing, while most finished textile products are imported. Domestic manufacturing capability has declined, supply chains are fragmented, and Australia lacks sufficient scale-up, sorting and recycling capability to capture emerging opportunities in advanced […]
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Curtin Accelerate 2027 Information Session
Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub 1 Koorliny Way, Bentley, WA, AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchCurtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture around their innovative product or service. Through practical sessions, mentoring and access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts, founders develop the skills, tools and […]
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IP Protection for Clinical Research & Health Innovations: What researchers need to know
online , AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassA strong clinical discovery can lose its path to translation if intellectual property is not considered early enough. Knowing when, why and how to protect an idea is often the difference between a research project that stays in the lab and one that reaches patients. Featuring Prof Victoria Cogger (CEO, Sydney Biomedical Accelerator), Michael Powell […]
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Microplastics: from detection to circular solutions
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationMicroplastics are increasingly being detected across water, wastewater, soil, food and the broader environment, creating growing challenges for researchers, regulators, industry and engineers. This webinar brings together several Australian experts to examine the issue from multiple perspectives, from understanding where microplastics come from and how they are managed internationally, through to the challenges of reliably […]
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DEADLINE: Nucleate Activator Program
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Accelerator / IncubatorAn equity-free biotech accelerator guiding early-stage founders through team formation, venture-building workshops, and expert mentorship, culminating in pitch showcases and global community connections. Participants gain access to the Nucleate network of 3000+ industry leaders and partners across biotech, pharma, and VC. To date, Activator alumni have launched over 300 companies, raised $650M, and are transforming […]
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Students in Health and Medical Research Conference (SHMRC) 2026
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumJoin Western Australian Medical Students' Society (WAMSS) for the 20th Students in Health and Medical Research Conference, proudly supported by Winthrop Professor Fiona Wood AO as patron. SHMRC is an annual student-led conference showcasing health and medical research from students across Western Australia. The evening will feature 6-minute presentations, 3-minute presentations, and poster presentations, with […]
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DEADLINE: UWA Commercialisation Manager
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityThe UWA Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD) leads the development and translation of research with industry and government that benefits the financial sustainability and reputation of the University. OICD supports the University’s objectives in the identification and co-ordination of strategic industry engagement and commercialisation of its research for the University across a diverse […]
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Accountability and influence in an era of emerging technologies
Engineers Australia 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationEngineering decisions increasingly shape society through artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics, autonomous systems, biotechnology, digital twins, smart infrastructure, and other emerging technologies. While these technologies offer significant benefits, they also raise complex ethical questions about accountability, safety, transparency, fairness, sustainability, and public trust. This workshop will provide participants with practical tools to navigate ethical dilemmas, […]
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Ag2050 Next steps: scenarios to decisions
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationCSIRO's Ag2050 program has been a disruptive multi-year initiative aimed at identifying interventions, innovations, and support necessary for a productive, resilient and sustainable future for Australian agriculture. It began with the Ag2050 Scenarios Report, and has recently wrapped up within CSIRO as a research program, marked by the launch of the Ag2050 next steps – scenarios to […]
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DEADLINE: MRIWA Science Communication Award
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Award / ScholarshipApplications are open for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia’s (MRIWA) 2026 Science Communication Program, designed to build researchers’ confidence in explaining their work to non-specialist audiences. The program includes a full-day workshop in East Perth on 25 November, followed by production of a three-minute research video. Participants can record their own video or work […]
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How Universities Build Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Lessons from the University of Bristol
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe discussion will offer practical insights into the relationships, structures and conditions that help ecosystems evolve over time, and the role universities can play in fostering collaboration, connectivity and entrepreneurial activity across their regions. With experience spanning university collaboration, incubation, corporate strategy and place-based innovation, Marty Reid brings a practical view of how ecosystems are […]
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DEADLINE: 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Exposure Consultation
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationConsultation is now open on the Exposure Draft of the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap (the Roadmap). National research infrastructure (NRI) underpins Australia’s sovereign research and development capability. Providing infrastructure to advance research and its applications requires strategic foresight and long-term planning. NRI roadmaps have been developed every 5 years since 2006. The NRI Roadmap Expert Working […]
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Raising the Bar
Perth WA Western Australia, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationRTB is a worldwide initiative aimed at making education a part of a city’s popular culture. We create one of a kind, knowledge-driven events On the 27th of October, there will be 10 talks around Perth WA: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/17525709174
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Buying the Brains – Preparing IP for Sale [LESANZ webinar]
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin LESANZ for this practical webinar to learn how good preparation can help you successfully navigate the sale of intellectual property, whether as a stand alone asset or as part of a broader business sale. This webinar will help you: Know what IP you have to sell Identify and address potential pitfalls before they become […]
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Murdoch AI Research Exchange
Murdoch University , AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupHDR candidates and ECRs sharing their favourite AI tools for research and academics in a panel discussion about the future of AI in research Register here
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KCA WA – 2026 Conference Reflections and End-of-Year Sundowner
The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupJoin KCA WA for an afternoon of reflection, connection and conversation as we wrap up 2026 and look ahead to the year to come. The session will provide an opportunity for members to hear highlights, insights and key takeaways from the 2026 KCA National Conference, share perspectives and discuss how these learnings can inform our […]
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DEADLINE: Curtin Accelerator Program 2027
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Accelerator / IncubatorCurtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture around their innovative product or service. Through practical sessions, mentoring and access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts, founders develop the skills, tools and […]
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DEADLINE: MRIWA 2027 Scholarships Program
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Award / ScholarshipApplications are now open for MRIWA’s 2027 Scholarships Program, supporting future research leaders undertaking innovative minerals and mining-related research in Western Australia. The program offers scholarships to PhD postgraduate students undertaking minerals and mining-related research at Western Australian universities. Recipients will also gain access to MRIWA’s Education and Workforce Program, providing valuable professional development opportunities […]
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WAGES Strategic Workshop – Building Your Research: Demonstrating Capability, Impact and Leadership
Edith Cowan University 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA, AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassThis workshop series, delivered in partnership with Maali Hub from the Our Collaboration in Health Research (OCHRe) Network, invites Expressions of Interest from Indigenous EMCRs and non-Indigenous EMCRs working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research to participate in a career development workshop focused on building research capability, impact and leadership. This interactive workshop […]
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Sneaky Copyright Infringement [LESANZ webinar]
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin this webinar to learn that Copyright can and will kill inventions when researchers understand it only as “just cite the source”. In this practical webinar, Dr Lindsay Hogan will explore the less obvious forms of copyright infringement, how to avoid common pitfalls and how to guide inventors and researchers in the right direction. This […]
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2026 YEAWA Entrepreneurial Education Showcase
Curtin University , AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourSee how WA schools are bringing entrepreneurial education to life. The 2026 WA Entrepreneurial Education Showcase brings together educators, school leaders and partners for an afternoon of practical learning, connection and celebration. Presented by YEAWA, the showcase centres on what educators and students across our inaugural cohort of Academy schools have designed, delivered and learned […]
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Entrepreneurial Educator Exchange (E3 Connect)
online , AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupExamine how entrepreneurial capabilities can be made visible, credible, and measurable through intentional evidence, assessment, and reporting practices. Educators will see examples of how schools are capturing capability growth and communicating progress in ways that support learning, accountability, and student pathways. Whether you are an E3 unconference alumni or keen to know more about introducing entrepreneurial education into your […]
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Mussels Matter: Innovations in Bivalve Science and Conservation
Murdoch University , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationMussels Matter: Innovations in Bivalve Science and Conservation will showcase cutting-edge research and conservation initiatives led by experts Alan Cottingham, Dulmini Perera, Jake Daviot, Leah Beesley and Michael Klunzinger. From biodiversity discovery and ecosystem restoration to emerging technologies and conservation strategies, this public event will explore how bivalve science is helping address challenges faced by Western Australia's aquatic ecosystems. Whether you are […]
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DEADLINE: AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship 2027
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Award / ScholarshipIn partnership with industry sponsors, the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supporting students enrolled in full time study at an Australian university by providing: A bursary of $5000 per year for the final two years of your degree Professional development workshops Annual industry work placements aligned with the scholar’s areas of interest and their sponsor’s industry […]
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Seminar: WA’s truffle industry & the latest developments
Murdoch University , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin Murdoch University and Silverplace Pty Ltd for a special event celebrating the latest developments in Western Australia’s truffle industry. The event marks the completion of the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (FFSCRC) PhD project: Expanding Australia’s Truffle Cultivation via New Truffle Species Hosted on New Truffle Host Trees. The morning program will bring […]
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LearnTech Conference & Exhibition
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumIn 2026, LearnTech will focus on the technologies, tools and learning environments reshaping how educators teach and how students learn. From smart classrooms, digital laboratories and simulation technologies to robotics, coding and AI-powered learning platforms, the conference will showcase the innovations driving modern education across schools, TAFEs and training providers. A key focus will be the future […]
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West Tech Fest 2026
Western Australia WA, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumWest Tech Fest is Australia's longest running tech festival connecting the local startup and tech community. Stay tuned for more details on the festival!
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Bright Minds, Bold Voices: From research to reality – Australia’s opportunity
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationWhat happens when an influential Australian changemaker meets a trailblazing scientist? To find out, join the Australian Academy of Science for the 2026 Public Speaker Series. From the solar panels on your roof to the medicines in your cabinet, Australian ingenuity makes everyday life better. Australia has world-class research – but it's time to back […]
