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National Science Week shows that science is for everyone-thumbnail

National Science Week shows that science is for everyone

What do patting a Thylacene, life-changing science, bees’ eyes and a Spinosaurus have in common? They were all part of the Academy's celebration of National Science Week, which engaged thousands of people across the country at events and online.

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Fellows shortlisted as Eureka Prize finalists

Four Academy Fellows have been announced as finalists for the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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Academy Fellow recognised for gender equality leadership

For her contribution to the advancement of gender equality across Australia, Academy Fellow Professor Tanya Monro is the South Australian recipient of the 2019 Australian Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM

New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM

Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field. STEM Women is an online directory of women in Australia working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Australian scientists recognised at international geophysics meeting

Emeritus Professor Chris Rizos, an observer on the Academy’s National Committee for Earth Sciences, was voted in as President-Elect of the International Union for Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) during the General Assembly on 16 July.

ARC Linkage grants awarded to Fellows

ARC Linkage grants awarded to Fellows

Five Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science are among the recipients of the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme, announced today by the Hon. Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education.

Recipients of EMCR mobility grants for France and Europe announced

Recipients of EMCR mobility grants for France and Europe announced

The Academy has announced the recipients of the France and Europe early- and mid-career (EMCR) mobility grants for 2019, who have been awarded a share of the total $71,785 in funding. These grants are intended to strengthen international research networks, providing support of up to $5000 for Australian researchers to travel to France and Europe and work with leading researchers at major science and technology organisations for a period of between 14 and 28 days.

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Academy welcomes new leaders for communication and diversity

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes Louise Moes to the role of Manager Diversity and Inclusion, and the appointment of Paul Richards as Director Communications and Outreach.

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Queen’s Birthday honours for seven Academy Fellows

Seven Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list, including three who have received Australia’s highest accolade for their work, named as Companions in the General Division of the Order of Australia.