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Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Delegates of the 15th Coast to Coast National Conference have formally endorsed Future Earth Australia’s Sustainable Oceans and Coasts National Strategy 2021–2030 and urged the Australian government to adopt and implement its recommendations.

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New report: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific

A new report launched today by the Australian Academy of Science has found that the impact of COVID-19 on women in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific region has heightened the challenges and barriers they face in progressing their careers.

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Cooperation, grassroots action and First Peoples’ knowledge will unlock Australia’s blue economy

85% of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, placing them within the ‘blue ribbon’—the interconnected waterways, coasts and seas that surround Australia and support major industries, provide recreation and cultural heritage to communities, and offer new economic frontiers like offshore energy.

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How did science feature in the Budget? Australia's leading scientists respond

The Australian Academy of Science says the 2021–22 Federal Budget contains mixed news for science.

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Regional research set to get digital boost

The Australian Academy of Science along with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), today congratulates the 26 recipients of the Regional Collaborations Programme COVID-19 Digital Grants.

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Academy responds to Cabinet reshuffle

The Australian Academy of Science thanks outgoing Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews for her long-term and authentic commitment to science and technology.

Australian scientists changing the world recognised with Academy awards

Australian scientists changing the world recognised with Academy awards

Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today with 24 current and future stars of science receiving prestigious 2021 honorific awards.

2021 J G Russell awardees receive funding to further support research

2021 J G Russell awardees receive funding to further support their research

Four early-career researchers have been awarded a prestigious top-up grant that recognises and supports excellence in science research.

Nobel Laureates and leading scientists call for Kathleen Folbigg pardon

Nobel Laureates and leading scientists call for Kathleen Folbigg pardon

Ninety eminent scientists—including two Australian Nobel Laureates, medical practitioners, science leaders and prominent Australians—have signed a petition calling for Kathleen Folbigg’s immediate pardon and release from jail.