The Australian Academy of the Humanities elects four new members to its council, Fred D’Agostino (Uni Queensland), Victoria Haskins (Uni Newcastle), Chris Hilliard (Uni Sydney) and Joanne Tompkins (Uni Queensland)

Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic announces panel members for the Pathway to Diversity in STEM review; Sally-Ann Williams, (“a leader in the technology and entrepreneurial space”) is chair. She is joined by Mikaela Jade (“a proud Cabrogal woman of the Dharug-speaking nations, passionate about storytelling, technology and knowledge-sharing” and biotechnologist Parwinder Kaur. Narelle Luchetti (acting dep sec, Industry Science and Resources) is ex-officio member.

Stuart Johnson becomes CEO of Murdoch U’s Food Technology Facility. Natasha Teakle is joins as chair of its project management group. Mr Johnson has worked in “innovative food businesses.” Dr Teakle is MD of Agristart.

Science and Technology Australia announces new leadership appointments. Sharath Sriram (RMIT) becKLisa omes president elect. New board members are, Bek Christensen (Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust), Francesca Gissi (ANSTO), Sarah Kachovich (ANU) and Chris Matthews (UTS) and

Lisa Harvey-Smith is appointed to a new 12-month term as the Commonwealth’s Women in STEM Ambassador.

Kit Wise (RMIT) is elected to a second term as chair of the Australian Council of University Art & Design Schools.