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Australian Science, Australia's Future

Analysing Australia’s science capability to meet national challenges informed by the forces shaping our economy, the ASAF report identifies the eight science capabilities increasing most in demand over the coming decade.
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Featured initiatives and projects

Global Talent Attraction Program

The Australian Academy of Science is spearheading Australia’s invitation to world-class United States researchers and technologists to relocate to this welcoming country and establish a long-term professional presence here.
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Incentivising business investment in R&D

The Australian Academy of Science is calling for an urgent national conversation on R&D investment in Australia.
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Science shapes our lives and powers our progress. The Academy elevates science in service of all Australians to shape a future where we thrive.

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Advice and advocacy

‘Ambitious Australia’ report: There is not a moment to waste

The Academy strongly supports recommendations from the Strategic Examination of Research and Development to stop the long-term decline in research funding and to craft an R&D system that supports scale and focus. Without this, Australia will fall behind.
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Academy Chief Executive on the 'Ambitious Australia' report

From left to right: Professor Louise Baur, President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences; Professor Kate Darian-Smith, President of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; Professor Stephen Garton, President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and Chair of the Australian Council of Learned Academies; Professor Chennupati Jagadish, President of the Australian Academy of Science; and Dr Cathy Foley, President of ATSE

Learned Academies and ACOLA: Joint response to the Strategic Examination of R&D

Dr Cassandra Sedran-Price and Mr Jacob Birch, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award – Celebrating Indigenou scientists

Indigenous scientists recognised for climate resilience research

Save the date

From inspiring talks to networking sessions, here’s what’s coming up next. 

Commencing 14 Apr 2026
Free and paid

Bright Minds, Bold Voices: Series

What happens when an influential Australian changemaker meets a trailblazing scientist? To find out, join the Australian Academy of Science for the 2026 Public Speaker Series.

Tue 14
Free and paid

Bright Minds, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly

Join us to explore a groundbreaking Australian partnership that is set to change the way we travel the world.