The Australian Academy of Science President Professor Andrew Holmes today presented his vision for Australian science during a presidential address at Science at the Shine Dome in Canberra.
In the wide-ranging speech, Professor Holmes said Australia is undergoing a shift in how the Australian public, business and politicians view the importance of science, and that Australian scientists and the Academy are becoming increasingly vocal on policy matters.
Professor Holmes also encouraged scientists to engage more with the public and the media in order to inspire the next generation of Australians and cement the role of science in the public sphere.
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