As RDA Hunter’ ME Program continues its work to encourage students to study STEM subjects, the region’s economic development organisation welcomes the release of the NSW’s Government’s Education and Learning Report 2016, which presents indicators of girl’s and women’s education and learning experiences

RDA Hunter recently took out the coveted Best Paper Award 2016 at the X1V International Triple Helix Conference in Heidelberg, Germany where CEO Todd Williams presented on the economic development organisation’s Smart Specialisation Strategy for the Hunter Region (S3)

According to CEO Todd Williams, it’s difficult to point to another region that has the Hunter's capabilities - world standard logistics and international gateways, technical training and research, a diverse economy and great livability

This week, students involved in the RDA Hunter/Training Services NSW STEM-Ship Program visited leading Hunter industries including Varley Group, Boeing Defence, UAVAir, Cummins and Komatsu as part of their work placement

According to Monica Zarafu, Founder and CEO of Hunter based automated bike hire operator Interbike Australia, electric bike-sharing is a sustainable transport solution for smart cities of the future

RDA Hunter’s ME Program has developed a reputation as the leader in STEM curriculum in NSW and was recently invited to advise NSW and QLD educators on strategies to implement industry-centric STEM curriculum

The first STEM Festival recently staged in the Hunter engaged 400 school students in fun, hands-on activities as part of national and international competitions to help build STEM and employability skills

AICD invites you to attend its upcoming Hunter Directors Briefing: Maximising Opportunities in a Minimal Growth Environment which is being held at PKF on September 27

According to CEO, Todd Williams, aspirational targets are needed to achieve RDA Hunter's vision for a vibrant, well-functioning and connected Hunter region

A NATIONAL-first blueprint created in the Hunter to drive innovation and growth on a regional level is set to debut on the world stage

The Hunter region has captured international attention for its Australian first Smart Specialisation Strategy for the Hunter Region (S3), which RDA Hunter has been invited to highlight at two international conferences in Europe in September

The Turnbull Government recently introduced the Innovation and Science Australia Bill to parliament – cementing innovation and science at the heart of our long-term plan to secure Australia’s future economic prosperity.

RDA Hunter looks internationally for ideas that inspire, affect change and provide aspirational targets to inform its regional innovation planning

The recent announcement of two significant defence industry contracts by the Minister for Defence Industry securing hundreds of local jobs is welcome news for RDA Hunter as it continues to prepare students in the region for the STEM jobs of the future

With National Skills Week (29 Aug - 4 Sept) putting the spotlight on the benefits of vocational training, the State Government is asking residents who may be dealing with difficult life circumstances to consider fee free training as a pathway to more positive life and career outcomes

RDA Hunter looks forward to working with the Board of Jobs for NSW and regional partners to identify opportunities for the Hunter to benefit from a raft of new programs expected to deliver one million new jobs in NSW

As part of National Science Week, RDA Hunter’s ME Program in conjunction with the Hunter Science and Innovation Hub recently staged two events to introduce the community to robotic technology including 3D printing and unmanned aerial vehicles

17 Hunter Region students recently embarked on an Australian first Vocational Education and Training (VET) pre-employment program designed to equip participants with skills to be more adaptable to the Jobs of Tomorrow.

The Hunter STEM Festival will see over 400 students from 16 primary and secondary schools compete in a range of activities aimed at building STEM and other employability skills.

Switzerland yet again tops this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII), ahead of seven other European countries in the top 10, Singapore (ranked 6th) and the U.S. (4th).

RDA Hunter hosted Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of the European Union Centre at RMIT in the region recently to discuss opportunities for Australia and the Hunter in the wake of the UK vote to leave the European Union

CEO Todd Williams welcomes the State Government’s announcement of funding for innovation hubs in four locations across the Hunter as an important part of its work to drive economic growth through innovation as outlined in its Smart Specialisation

18 Hunter students this week commenced a VET pre-employment program developed by RDA Hunter’s ME Program to provide them with STEM and non-technical skills and a clear employability pathway

The Government’s Global Innovation Linkages programme will provide $18 million over five years to help businesses collaborate to develop high quality products, services or processes that respond to strategically important industry challenges for Australia

Join RDA Hunter's ME Program for Bots and Beers at Foghorn Brewhouse on Friday 19th August as part of National Science Week