Dr Cathy Foley Archives - Women's Agenda

Exploring the future of Australia's R&D system: Cathy Foley AO PSM and Dr Kate Cornick in conversation during the keynote fireside chat, Turning Ambition into Action, at CSIRO's ON Translate event in Melbourne, June 2026. Hosted by the ON Innovation Program, the flagship event convened more than 400 delegates from across Australia's research translation and innovation ecosystem to strengthen collaboration and accelerate research translation.

Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth

There’s no shortage of world-class research or ambitious ideas in Australia, so why aren’t we building more global companies?

Dr Cathy Foley

Dr Cathy Foley wins major award for excellence in women’s leadership

Former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley has been named as the national recipient of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

Madhu Bhaskaran

Just some of the Australian women killing it in science leadership right now

It’s National Science Week and it’s a pretty special year for women in science, given some of the very visible role models we have available.