The Australian Academy of Science champions, celebrates and supports excellence in Australian science, promotes international scientific engagement, builds public awareness and understanding of science and provides independent, authoritative and influential scientific advice.
The National Research and Innovation Alliance welcomed Labor’s science, innovation and research agenda outlined today by the Opposition Leader, the Hon Bill Shorten MP. The Opposition Leader laid out his vision for the sector to Australian research leaders, who have gathered at the Australian Academy of Science to discuss the future of Australian knowledge creation and its applications.
Dr Max Day, who has died at the age of 101, spent a lifetime championing the study of insects, conservation, the environment, and forestry.
The David Craig Medal is made in honour of the outstanding contribution to chemical research of the late Emeritus Professor David Craig, AO, FAA, FRS. Its purpose is to recognise contributions of a high order to any branch of chemistry by active researchers. The awardee is expected to present several public lectures in cities across Australia.
The second Falling Walls Lab Australia will take place on 12 September 2017 at the Shine Dome in Canberra.
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