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Three early-career researchers to pitch their innovative ideas at Falling Walls Lab in Germany
Dr Jacob Martin is the winner of the ninth Falling Walls Lab Australia event, recently hosted by the Australian Academy of Science.
President’s address and launch of Academy Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
In terms of scientific leadership, the Academy can and must continue to play a leading role in shaping the Australian scientific landscape.
Artificial intelligence proposals find the middle ground
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s proposals paper for introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings, and a voluntary AI safety standard.
Education leader recognised for service to Australian research
Chancellor of the University of Canberra Lisa Paul AO PSM has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today for advancing the cause of research and higher education in Australia.
Academy response to the release of the National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy.
Academy journal explores history of plant pathology in Australia
The latest edition of the Academy’s journal, Historical Records of Australian Science, is devoted to the history of plant pathology in Australia. Despite the challenges of academic isolation and lack of communication, early plant pathologists flourished and made many world-first discoveries that assisted Australian farmers to overcome challenges in crop growth.