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We're delighted to announce that we've won the Australian Centre for Career Education Founder's Award.

The accolade is given to ACCE partners in recognition of their support of career education and development.

🌟 Applications Extended for Jane Street’s WiSE Program! 🌟
Are you a self-identifying woman, transgender, or gender-expansive Year 12 student—or do you know someone graduating this December and starting uni in 2026? This is an amazing STEM opportunity to share!
📅 Program Dates: 5–6 February 2026
📍 Location: Jane Street Hong Kong Office
⏳ Deadline: 3 December 2025 at 11:59 pm HKT
Students will spend two days exploring how math, computer science, and probability power trading, meet industry experts, and connect with peers. Travel and accommodation are covered!
✅ No finance experience needed—just curiosity and a love for STEM.
👉 Apply Now: https://www.janestreet.com/apply-wise-hkg/
📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]
Jane Street Recruiting

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: The AMSI Female Specialist Maths Scholarships for 2026/7 are now open to current year 10 female students Australia-wide, who intend to study Specialist Maths in year 11 in 2026 and year 12 in 2027.

This program aims to address the persistently low participation rates of female students in specialist mathematics by providing these scholars with vital resources and mentoring support. Scholarships are for two-years (valued at $3000 per year), and awarded in our donor names which include Yuille-Umbers, Praeger-Henstridge and Jane Street.

Application deadline has been extended - closing at midnight, Friday 14 November 2025.

Learn more and apply: https://amsi.org.au/amsi-foundation/amsi-maths-scholarships/

FINAL CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS: High school maths, STEM and careers teachers are invited to join our final Industry Day for Teachers at Deakin University, Warrnambool on Wednesday 8 October.

A limited number of CRT bursaries valued at up to $425 are available to support attendance. Applications must be submitted prior to the event, with reimbursement provided afterwards. For details, please contact [email protected].

The program features insights from leading industry representatives, including Bulla Dairy Foods, Wannon Water, Camperdown Compost Company, Moyne Shire Council ,South West TAFE, along with a site visit to Hycel – Deakin’s pioneering hydrogen research centre – showcasing the crucial role of mathematics in diverse career pathways.

Teachers will also benefit from a practical session with AMSI’s Schools Advisor, offering strategies to boost student confidence in maths and reduce anxiety, as well as networking opportunities over morning tea and lunch.

Thanks to our sponsor, Texas Instruments Education, participants will have the chance to win surprise prizes drawn on the day and will also receive a complimentary AMSI show bag packed with useful resources!

Register now: https://amsi.org.au/amsi-industry-day-for-teachers/register-for-amsi-industry-day-for-teachers-warrnambool/?tfa_29=tfa_32

MEDIA RELEASE: AMSI in collaboration with The University of Queensland have been awarded funding from the UK-based International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) Mathematics for Humanity scheme to expand program impact and support international participation in the 2026 AMSI Winter School on Geometric Analysis.

AMSI Director, Professor Tim Marchant said this funding will expedite program impact, strengthen the research training pipeline and enhance the work-readiness of research and coursework students in the mathematical sciences across Australia, South-East Asia and the Pacific.

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AMSI and UQ secure international funding to boost participation at AMSI Winter School 2026 - AMSI I Championing Mathematical Sciences for Australia’s Advancement The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) in collaboration with The University of Queensland (UQ) have been awarded funding from the UK-based International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) Mathematics for Humanity scheme to expand program impact and support international participa...

HAPPENING NEXT MONTH: Are you a High School Maths/STEM Teacher or Career Advisor? Join our final Industry Day for Teachers at Deakin University, Warrnambool on Wednesday 8 October.

A limited number of CRT bursaries valued at up to $425 are available to support high school maths, STEM and careers teachers to attend. Candidates who require a bursary are required to make the application pre-event and will receive payment post-event. Please email [email protected] for further details.

Attendees will hear from a vast array of industry experts from Bulla Dairy Foods, Wannon Water, South West TAFE and many more!

To learn more and register, visit: https://amsi.org.au/amsi-industry-day-for-teachers/register-for-amsi-industry-day-for-teachers-warrnambool/?tfa_29=tfa_32

📉 Year 12 Physics Participation at Record Low

The 2025 Year 12 Physics Participation Report Card ( Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute & Australian Institute of Physics ) highlights concerning trends:

+ Only 12.1% of students studied physics in Year 12 – the lowest level ever recorded.

+ Both male and female participation declined between 2015–2023.

+ Just 1 in 4 physics students are female, a ratio unchanged for many years.

Physics underpins critical skills for careers in engineering, healthcare, defence, finance, and advanced computing. A shrinking pipeline poses serious challenges for Australia’s future STEM workforce.

“It is vital that we ensure students are equipped with the foundational physics knowledge required to meet the demands across the science, engineering, and technology sectors.” – Prof. Nicole Bell, AIP

Read more here 👉 https://amsi.org.au/?publications=year-12-physics-participation-report-card