Science at the Shine Dome 2025
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Watch the event highlights
Watch the recordings of each day’s proceedings below.
Join us to celebrate science and honour achievements on 1 to 4 September
During our flagship event from 1 to 4 September, Australia’s science sector will gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra – the home of Australian science – to celebrate science and to honour outstanding achievements.
Fellows elected in 2025 will sign the historic Charter Book, adding their name to the scientific greats of our nation, and delegates will have a unique opportunity to learn about the depth and breadth of Australian science from the nation’s best. We will celebrate the recipients of the Academy’s prestigious awards and early- and mid-career researchers will have an unparalleled opportunity to network and forge new collaborations.
On Thursday 4 September, the National Symposium will explore the findings of Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science 2035, the Academy’s examination of the capabilities Australia requires to meet our national ambitions.
Daily program
Monday 1 September (associated events)
- Professional development opportunities for early- and mid-career researchers
- Falling Walls Lab Australia
- Briefing and showcase for newly elected Fellows
Watch Monday’s event: Falling Walls Lab Australia Finale
Tuesday 2 September
- New Fellows Charter Book Ceremony
- New Fellows Presentations
- Spring Soiree
Watch Tuesday’s event: New Fellows
Wednesday 3 September
- New Fellows Presentations (continued)
- Award Lectures and Presentations
- Award Medal Ceremony
- Gala Dinner at QT Canberra
Watch Wednesday’s event: New Fellows; Awards
Thursday 4 September
- National Symposium – 'Australian Science, Australia's Future: Science 2035'
Watch Thursday’s livestream: National Symposium
Event partners 2025
Platinum Partners
- Department of Defence
- Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Diversity and Inclusion Partner
- University of Queensland
Gala Dinner Partner
- University of Sydney
Spring Soiree Partner
- GSK
Symposium Supporter
- Digital Science
Gold Partners
- Deakin University
- Monash University
- University of Adelaide
- University of Melbourne
Silver Partner
- Evans & Partners
Bronze Partners
- QUT
- Swinburne University of Technology
EMCR Supporters
- Curtin University
- Forrest Research Foundation
- Macquarie University
- NCI
- University of Melbourne
- University of Newcastle
- UNSW Sydney
- University of Western Australia
Gelato Cart Partner
- The GrantEd Group
Coffee Break Partner
- Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Juice Bar Partner
- UniSuper
