Australian Academy of Science Newsletter 122
Message from the Chief Executive
With a federal election next year, the Academy has made recommendations designed to lay the foundations of a strong and sustainable science system in Australia.
Earning Our Future—Science priorities for the federal election
To thrive in an increasingly uncertain world, the future economy and workforce will be underpinned by science of the highest quality and intensity.
Meningococcal disease spike prompts vaccination call
The Academy has released a new video campaign to educate consumers and medical professionals about the disease.
Academy responds to Minister Tehan’s regional higher education funding announcement
Australia cannot afford to let our intellectual edge slip as we prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the coming decade.
Academy wins national award for science communication
The Public Relations Institute of Australia’s Golden Target Award recognises the public’s appetite for trusted and credible scientific information.
Academy hosts conference to examine the latest science on the impacts of feral horses
Research presented covered water catchments, native animals and native flora in Kosciuszko National Park, the Victorian Alpine National Park and Namadgi National Park.
Geography: Shaping Australia’s Future
This new strategic plan supports Australian geography to solve issues and threats affecting the wellbeing of people and places.
Academy maintains key science role in Asia
Professor Cheryl Praeger has been elected for a second three-year term to the Executive Board of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia.
Researchers represent Australia at Falling Walls Lab in Berlin
Samantha Wade and Hayley Teasdale represented Australia at the international forum for the next generation of outstanding innovators and creative thinkers.
More news
Development of Women in STEM Decadal Plan supported by extensive public feedback
Theo Murphy Initiative delivers opportunities for early- and mid-career researchers
Awards and grants support excellence in science
- 2019 Selby Fellowship awarded
- Young researchers win support from Academy
- Academy funding for research projects and conferences
Academy launches website to promote the Shine Dome as a venue
Coming events
- The Science of Sport: Women on and off the field
- When Life Ends (Canberra)
- The Anatomy of Artificial Intelligence (Canberra)
Opportunities for scientists
- Regional Collaborations Programme
- Science Policy Fellowship Program
- Dan David Foundation Award
- Gruber Prizes
Fellows update
- Honours and awards to Fellows
- Obituaries for Professor Ross Day and Professor Ian McDougall
- Survey on the evolution of scientific publishing—IUMRS
