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Public lecture: The contribution of renewables in Australia’s future energy mix
At this final public lecture in the renewable energy series, Dr John Wright will consider the mix of technologies we need to have to achieve various cost, reliability and environmental objectives, and the role of renewables in meeting these objectives out to 2050.
Further information

(Posted 2 July 2009)

Fellows chosen to receive new Australian Laureate Fellowships
Six Academy Fellows are among fifteen researchers chosen to receive the Australian Research Council’s new Australian Laureate Fellowships.
Further information

(Posted 23 June)

Academy President to address the National Press Club
Professor Kurt Lambeck will present the case for enhancing Australia’s participation in the global science effort in an address at the National Press Club on 9 September.
Further information
(Posted 19 June 2009)

Hunting for dark energy with the WiggleZ
Latest Nova: Science in the News topic.
(Posted 19 June 2009)

Public Lecture: Tidal energy: A viable form of renewable energy
At this public lecture, Dr Tim Finnigan will discuss tidal energy and ocean energy in general, describing both the practical and commercial aspects of harnessing energy from the ocean.
Further information
(Posted 17 June 2009)

Academy Newsletter
The Academy's latest Newsletter (June 2009) is now available online.
(Posted 16 June 2009)


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