Strategic Plan 2018–2022: Download a summarised version of the Academy's strategic plan, or read more about the plan below.
The vision of the Australian Academy of Science is for a scientifically informed community that embraces excellence in science and is guided by and enjoys the benefits of scientific endeavour.
The Academy 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.
The Academy aims to be deeply influential in setting Australia’s science agenda, and to be a trusted, independent advisor on scientific matters.
We will achieve this by:
We expect to achieve a stronger voice for science, a greater understanding of the Academy’s role in policy, and increased influence with government, industry and other sector stakeholders.
The Academy aims to be a leader in the international science academy network.
We will achieve this by:
We expect to achieve better opportunities for Australian scientists to work with and benefit from international collaborations, and a stronger focus on science in our region.
The Academy aims to deliver innovative education programs at scale and with impact, and to enable a better-informed public that values science.
We will achieve this by:
We expect to achieve enhanced school science and maths education, with more engaged, numerate and scientifically literate students, and a greater public understanding and appreciation of science and of the Academy.
The Academy aims to be a national leader in diversity, equity and inclusion in the science sector, and to empower the next generation of scientists.
We will achieve this by:
We expect to achieve a steady shift in diversity and inclusion in STEM, and a growing voice for EMCRs.
Underpinning our activities is our commitment to best practice governance, human resources, financial and business administration. Our objectives are to ensure long-term sustainability and financial viability along with the highest standards of professionalism.
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