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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 

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong officially opens the RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility

RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility Open for Business

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong has officially opened the RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility at Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus.

Highlights

Professor PJ Cullen

Next breakfast seminar - 'Plasma: a Tool to Electrify our Chemical Industries'

Join Professor PJ Cullen, Chief Scientific Officer, PlasmaLeap Technologies and the University of Sydney as he explains the company's modular chemical plants powered by renewable energy, which can produce fertiliser from air, water, methane and carbon dioxide. Tickets here.

From left to right: Professor S. Bruce Dowton, Vice-Chancellor and President, Macquarie University, Professor Julie Cairney, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research – Enterprise and Engagement), the University of Sydney, Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Wollongong, Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Minister for Finance, Natural Resources, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos, Warwick Negus AM, Chancellor, UNSW, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University.

Minns Labor Government to Invest in NSW Science, Technology and Innovation

New $150 million fund to coordinate strategic investments, deliver on government priorities and turn the state’s research strengths into new businesses.

Copper in raw form

NSW Set to Become World Leader in Critical Minerals Processing Technologies

New $4 million program to cement NSW's status as a global leader in critical minerals.

A panel discussion at the 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase

2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase attracts 750 from the State's Innovation Sector

The Showcase highlights the small businesses turning cutting-edge ideas into jobs, investment and real-world solutions for the state.

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.