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Academy leads Australian delegation to Indigenous knowledge summit in Aotearoa New Zealand

The Australian Academy of Science is leading a delegation of experts to Aotearoa New Zealand for Taikura, the second summit of the Tri-Academy Partnership on Indigenous Engagement from 24 to 26 November 2025.

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President's keynote: Strengthening Australia–India science collaboration for a sustainable and resilient future

This is the transcript of a keynote address delivered by Academy President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australia India Water Centre (AIWC) as part of the AIWC@5 International Symposium on 17 November 2025.

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Science20 statement calls for urgent, science-driven action to protect the wellbeing of people and ecosystems

The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Science20 (S20) 2025 statement, Climate change and well-being, reinforcing a collective commitment and consensus-driven call to action for preserving lives and boosting global sustainability.

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Time to act to improve the air we share indoors

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Academy Fellow receives top national science prize

Academy Fellow Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska FAA FTSE has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for redefining air pollution science and vastly improving how the world mitigates pollution risk. 

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President's speech – Australia's choice: science and technology in an era of disruption

This is the transcript of the Ralph Slatyer Address on Science and Society by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Cooperative Research Australia 2025 National Innovation Policy Forum. The event was held at the National Press Club of Australia on Monday 3 November 2025.

Fellows' reading and listening list 2025

Spark your curiosity, make a fresh discovery or dive into a new world this summer with entertainment recommendations from some of Australia's top scientists.

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Academy farewells champion of Australian science

The Australian Academy of Science is saddened to learn of the passing of its former President and former Chief Scientist of Australia, Dr Jim Peacock AC FAA FTSE FRS, at the age of 87.

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President's speech: Australian Council of Deans of Science

This is the transcript of a speech by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) Annual Conference Gala Dinner. It was delivered on 21 October 2025 at the Shine Dome.