Fellows and leaders of the Australian Academy of Science this week attended the first Commonwealth Science Conference held for nearly 50 years.
Current President Andrew Holmes, immediate past President Suzanne Cory, physical sciences secretary Chennupati Jaggadish, and Academy Fellows Bob Williamson and Tam Sridhar were among 300 invited scientists attending the conference, which concludes today in Bangalore, India.
Organised by the Royal Society and the Indian Government, the Commonwealth Science Conference aims to celebrate excellence in Commonwealth science, provide opportunities for cooperation between Commonwealth researchers, inspire young scientists, and build scientific capacity in developing nations within the Commonwealth.
Professors Holmes and Cory were plenary speakers at the event and Professor Williamson chaired a session for students.
Around 30 university students and early career reseachers from Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands also attended.
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