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Innovation agenda a turning point for Australian science

The government’s national innovation and science agenda announced today puts science and innovation at the centre of Australia’s future, with 20 initiatives to boost research and innovation, including in education, research infrastructure, and international collaboration in science and business.

Science Academy urges global action at Paris climate talks

Leadership by the Australian Government and global cooperation at the Paris climate talks will be essential in avoiding the worst effects of global climate change, according to the Australian Academy of Science.

Nalini Joshi

Mathematician and Fellow wins distinguished UK Fellowship

Academy Fellow and mathematician Professor Nalini Joshi has been awarded the London Mathematical Society Hardy Fellowship for 2015.

The Science of Immunisation in pharmacies for World Immunisation Week

To celebrate World Immunisation Week (20-27 April) the Australian Academy of Science, in conjunction with The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, has distributed copies of The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers to approximately 5000 pharmacies around Australia.

Academy endorses statement on ocean acidification

On 1 June 2009, the Australian Academy of Science endorsed the InterAcademy Panel on International Issues (IAP)'s statement on ocean acidification.