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Future You Ambassador Shines at APEC Women in STEM Symposium
Future You Australia’s Program Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, recently travelled to Incheon, South Korea, to represent Australia at the first APEC Women in STEM Symposium. The landmark event was hosted by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT together with...
Festival of Bright Ideas Ignites Young Minds with Future You Ambassador Lisa Harvey-Smith
The Festival of Bright Ideas held in Hobart from 22-23 August once again captivated thousands of young Australians, proving that science is anything but dull. Day one saw an incredible turnout, leaving even our own Future You ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith,...
Future You a hit at Science in the Swamp
Science in the Swamp was a free, family-friendly event that took place on Dickens' Lawn in Centennial Park on Sunday 17 August, 2025.The event featured a diverse range of interactive activities, where families and friends enjoyed live science shows, hands-on...
Free activities for kids during the holidays: Explore the future with STEM stories
Looking for free activities to keep your kids busy during the holidays? Reading is not only a fantastic way to entertain children but also to build literacy, social skills, and creative thinking. Future You’s Imagining the Future series offers an engaging way to...
Empowering the future: Careers education vital for shaping a brighter tomorrow
Future You has joined forces with Professor Narelle Lemon, Professor of Education at Swinburne University of Technology, to embark on a captivating journey through Narelle’s Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast to raise awareness about the importance of careers...
Student enrolments in STEM on the rise, but more needs to be done to achieve equity
The Australian Government’s 2023 STEM Equity Monitor shows the number of students enrolling in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in their final year of school has increased, and nearly reached gender parity. The data are promising and...