A physicist, Professor John Spence and a molecular biologist, Professor Matthias Hentze have been admitted to the Academy for outstanding contributions to their fields.
Corresponding members are a special category within the Academy's Fellowship comprising eminent international scientists with strong ties to Australia.
Nominations are now open for 'On The Job'—a special project that aims to showcase the technical and support staff of Australian science.
The Academy, in collaboration with Australia’s Science Channel (RiAus), will showcase Australia's laboratory and field technicians, support staff and machine operators as part of a video series for National Science Week.
Six Brazilian PhD students have arrived in Australia today as participants in the Academy's inaugural Australia–Brazil PhD Exchange Program.
The program aims to provide Brazilian second or third year PhD students first-hand research experience in Australia, orientation to the Australian culture, and an introduction to the science and research infrastructure of Australia.
The students will begin the eight-week program with an orientation session in Canberra before embarking on individual research projects in Australian host institutions.
The Chief Executive, Dr Sue Meek, has announced her intention to leave the Academy in July to focus on other professional commitments in the science sector, and increase her engagement in some additional interest areas.
This year’s Australian nominee for the APEC science prize for innovation, research and education (ASPIRE) has been announced.
Associate Professor Lee Baumgartner from Charles Sturt University has won the nomination for his work on food security and fisheries in developing nations.
The ASPIRE prize recognises young scientists from APEC economies who have demonstrated a commitment to both excellence in scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication, and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies.
Professor John Spence signed the Academy's charter book yesterday as a Corresponding Member at a ceremony at the Shine Dome.
Corresponding members are a special category within the Academy's Fellowship comprising eminent international scientists with strong ties to Australia.
The Australian Academy of Science was today encouraged by CSIRO’s announced changes to its future climate research capacity but still has some concerns about planned changes that affect the nation’s science capabilities.
Australia’s national science organisation has announced a special climate centre to offset some of the losses in climate science expertise foreshadowed earlier this year. The new centre will be based in Hobart and has secure funding for ten years.
The Australian Academy of Science today welcomed new Budget measures committing long-term funding to support Antarctic science, and a new program of investment for Geoscience Australia.
“The Government is maintaining support for the science budget: the Academy is pleased to see this indication of a long-term commitment to science in Australia,” Academy President Professor Andrew Holmes said.
The Australian Academy of Science today welcomed Federal Government support for the science budget as an indication of long-term commitment to science in Australia.
In a Budget of few surprises for science, new measures include an additional $200 million for Antarctic science and $100 million for Geoscience Australia.
The Budget also featured extended funding for the Australian Astronomical Observatory, additional support for research infrastructure, and an allocation for the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.
The launch of the 2016 Annual Giving Program will enable the Academy to continue its strong support for science in Australia.
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