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International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8 March 2024. Researchers from around Australia explain why representation matters in science.
Nominations and applications are now open for the Academy’s 2025 honorific awards and funding opportunities.
Our honorific awards recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career levels. Our funding opportunities support scientists to undertake research projects, travel and organise conferences.
Nominations for honorific awards close on 1 May 2024.
Applications for funding opportunities close on 1 June 2024.
Find out more about the Academy’s awards and funding opportunities
Find out more about coming opportunities for scientists:
Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update.
If Fellows have been recognised for an award, please let us know via fellowship@science.org.au so we can consider including it in the next update.
Distinguished Professor Brajesh Singh FAA and Dr Zefang Shen will explore the work of Academy Founding Fellow Professor James Arthur Prescott CBE FAA FRS and his pioneering developments in soil science, as well as what is next in the field.
Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about the fascinating world of soil science, this event promises to inform and inspire!
Speakers
Date: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Time: 5.30pm – 6.00pm at the venue for refreshments, followed by the talks 6.00pm – 7.00pm AEST
Venue: The Shine Dome Canberra, and online livestream
Cost: $17 to attend in person, free online
More information and registration
The iconic heritage listed Shine Dome will be opening its doors to the public on Saturday 27 April as part of the 2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.
Pack a picnic blanket, bring your family and friends, and enjoy our gardens surrounding the Dome. Food can be purchased onsite from a selection of local food vendors.
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm Saturday, 27 April 2024
Venue: The Shine Dome Canberra, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT
Ticketed events on the day include:
The Shine Dome Open Day will finish with a three-course meal and matching Canberra region wines served inside the iconic Dome.
Dinner special guest speaker is Dr Brett Mason, author of 'Wizards of Oz: How Oliphant and Florey helped win the war and shape the modern world'.
Dinner host is Academy Fellow, science journalist and ABC broadcaster, Professor Robyn Williams AO FAA.
More information or to book tickets.
Bookings are essential. Tickets cannot be purchased on the day.
Ticket sales close on Friday 19 April, unless sold out prior.
Put these dates for Academy events in your calendar – more information to come!
Since the Academy’s creation by Royal Charter in 1954, the first donations received by our Founders assisted towards the foundation of the Endowment Fund—allowing the Academy to establish its independence.
With further support from our Fellows, donors and friends, we have been able to develop and implement a breadth of programs and activities that are now sewn into the fabric of Australian science.
Today, we continue to uphold this legacy and donations play an important role in ensuring science informs decisions wherever they are made, the continuation of building capabilities, nurturing early- and mid-career researchers who are shaping the science sector, and contributing to national and international challenges.
To learn more about giving to the Academy visit our website or contact Kate Groves on (02) 6201 9460 or kate.groves@science.org.au
We hope you will consider supporting the Academy and our vision for excellence in science.
The Honorary editor of the Academy newsletter is Professor Yuri Estrin FAA
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