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Sustainability science initiative to safeguard Australia’s Future

The Future Earth Program is being launched in Australia. Future Earth is a global initiative of the International Council for Science that brings together thousands of researchers and billions of dollars of sustainability research programs across the world.

“Future Earth is a significant international research framework, and its focus on social, economic and environmental sustainability is of particular importance to our region,” said Professor Andrew Holmes, President of the Academy of Science.

Sustainability focus for new program launched by Academy

The Future Earth Program, which brings together thousands of researchers and billions of dollars of sustainability research from across the world, was launched in Australia today.

The Academy has appointed Dr Imran Ahmad to lead this ambitious program following support from CSIRO, the University of Queensland, Macquarie University and the University of Sydney.

Former Chief Scientist awarded Academy Medal

The Australian Academy of Science has awarded former Australian Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC the Academy Medal—its highest honour for contributions to Australian science outside of research.

Professor Chubb will join a distinguished list of past awardees including famous broadcasters, philanthropists and science communicators.

President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Andrew Holmes, said the Medal is not given annually, but is awarded when an extraordinary candidate is identified.

Former Chief Scientist awarded Academy Medal

Professor Ian Chubb after receiving his award.

The Academy Medal was awarded to Australia’s former Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC, at a special ceremony held at Ian Potter House on Thursday.

The event was attended by influential members of the science community to celebrate Professor Chubb’s outstanding contributions to science.

Transforming Indonesia and Australia with science and innovation

Australia and Indonesia to improve scientific collaboration

Australian and Indonesian scientists have come together in Canberra this week to encourage better scientific cooperation between the two countries.

Hosted at the Australian Academy of Science’s Shine Dome, the Australia-Indonesia Science Symposium will be attended by Senator the Hon. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Dr Bambang P. S Brodjonegoro, Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning.

Origins of the galaxy illuminated at the Shine Dome

A recent conference on the origins of the galaxy and its stellar content saw Australian and international scientists join together to share their latest research.

The 2016 Elizabeth and Frederick White Conference on Galactic Archaeology and Stellar Physics was held at the Academy's Shine Dome last week.

Australia strengthens science ties with Indonesia

The first Australia–Indonesia Science Symposium brought together more than 100 leading researchers and emerging scientists to find out how science and innovation can meet shared challenges.

Held over four days, scientists from the two nations shared their research, looking for solutions to some of our most pressing challenges in health, marine science, climate change and agriculture.

Have your say on the future of agriculture

The Academy's National Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is looking for comments and feedback on the final draft version of the Decadal Plan for Agricultural Sciences.

Email your suggestions by 19 December 2016 to have your say on the future of agricultural sciences in Australia.

'Hope on the horizon' for antimicrobial resistance, says ANU Professor

Malaria researcher, Professor Kiaran Kirk spoke about the threat of antimicrobial resistance and the drugs currently in development at the final talk of the Academy’s 2016 Canberra Public Speaker Series.

Professor Kirk’s talk: ‘Waging chemical warfare on microorganisms’ looked into the rapid evolution of bacteria, fungi and parasites that cause infectious diseases.

Australian scientists head to India

Dr Md Shahriar Hossain | Photo courtesy of Paul Jones, University of Wollongong

The Academy has just announced the four Australian scientists travelling to India in 2017 to undertake ground-breaking research at some of that country's leading research institutions.

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