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New funding a game changer for recognition of leading women in science

The future of women in science is stronger today after funding was announced for one of Australia’s most prestigious awards – the Nancy Millis Medal.

Michelle Simmons

Fellow to receive L’oreal–UNESCO woman in science award

Academy Fellow, Professor Michelle Simmons FAA, has been announced as the L’oreal–UNESCO Asia–Pacific Woman in Science for 2017.

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Join the EMCR Forum executive in 2017

Applications have now closed. Please apply next year. The EMCR Forum is the national voice of Australia's emerging scientists, representing researchers who are up to 15 years post-PhD (or other research higher degree), irrespective of their professional appointment.

STEMM gender equity pilot appoints Elizabeth Broderick; accepts new institutions

Australia’s Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot today announced former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick as Chair of its Expert Advisory Group, and the acceptance of eight new institutions into its Pilot of the UK-based Athena SWAN Charter.

Science underpins more than one-quarter of Australia’s economic output

Advances in the physical, mathematical and biological sciences in the past 20 to 30 years underpin $330 billion a year of Australia’s economic output.

Chief scientist roadmap for primary school science released

Chief scientist roadmap for primary school science released

A position paper released today by the Office of the Chief scientist brings a welcome focus on the importance of improving primary school science education.

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New Early- and Mid-Career Forum executive announced

The Academy's Early- and Mid-Career (EMCR) Forum has announced changes to its executive team.