The Australian Academy of Science provides independent, authoritative and influential scientific advice, promotes international scientific engagement, builds public awareness and understanding of science, and champions, celebrates and supports excellence in Australian science.

  • 2025 awards and funding now open

    Nominations and applications are now open for the Academy’s highly regarded 2025 honorific awards and funding opportunities. 

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  • Tours, movie and dinner – it’s all happening at the Dome

    Join us at the iconic, heritage-listed Shine Dome when we open our doors on Saturday 27 April as part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.

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  • Celebrating 70 years

    To this day, the Academy remains an independent organisation of distinguished Australian scientists, championing science for the benefit of all.

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  • Celebrating Indigenous scientists

    Two scientists have been recognised for raising the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.

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  • 2025 awards and funding now open
  • Tours, movie and dinner – it’s all happening at the Dome
  • Celebrating 70 years
  • Celebrating Indigenous scientists

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