News and views
Building Australia’s Future powered by science and innovation
The President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, has welcomed the new Albanese Ministry and outlined seven immediate priorities for the federal government.
Eight ways Australia can improve the way it invests in research
The Australian Academy of Science’s submission to the Australia Research Council’s (ARC) review of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) makes eight recommendations that would improve its effectiveness.
Australian scientist’s work on trade and climate change takes centre stage
Australia’s National Champion Associate Professor Arunima Mali was named one of three international champions of the 2025 Frontiers Planet Prize, a prestigious award recognising research with the most promising potential to keep humanity within planetary boundaries.
Global Talent Attraction Program: BBC interview with Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia
Julian Worricke: With American researchers and students looking at leaving the country to study abroad, there are a whole host of international higher education centres who are desperate to entice them. This week the Australian Academy of Science, for example, announced it was launching a Global Talent Attraction Program and said the government needed to act swiftly to attract the smartest minds leaving the United States. Shortly I will speak to the head of the Australian Academy of Science about that ambition and how they will compete in a global market.
Join us in shaping Australia’s future: Academy of Science leads establishment of a Global Talent Attraction Program
The Australian Academy of Science is excited to announce the establishment of a Global Talent Attraction Program.
Academy honours pioneering breast cancer researchers with prestigious awards
Two distinguished researchers have been recognised with 2025 Academy honorific awards for their groundbreaking contributions to breast cancer research.
