The Academy's social media communications have continued to gain in popularity. Our Facebook followers have grown in number from 9000 in October last year to around 400,000, showing that people are keen to see more credible science news online. And it's not just social media—even traditional media outlets are using our videos to accompany their website stories. 

Socially intelligent dolphins

We revealed on World Oceans Day (8 June) that people might have more in common with dolphins than previously thought.

Dr Jim Woolnough has been the Education Specialist for Science by Doing since 2013.

The Academy’s long-running and widely used education program for high school science, Science by Doing, owes its success to the many expert contributors to the program.

Professor David Black delivered nine lectures across Australia as part of the David Craig Medal and Lecture.

The 2017 recipient of the Academy’s David Craig Medal and Lecture, Professor David Black AO FAA, has delivered nine lectures across Australia as part of his award.

Professor Geoffrey Burnstock has succeeded against the odds.

Professor Geoffrey Burnstock has been awarded the Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture, the Academy’s highest award in the biological sciences.

Academy opportunities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award aims to support the expansion and growth of each scientist’s research networks and international knowledge exchange, through visits to relevant international centres of research.

Honours and awards to Fellows Queen’s Birthday honours Professor Rose Amal AC FAA FTSE—Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia Professor Geoffrey Burnstock AC FAA FRS—Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia Professor San Thang AC FAA FTSE—Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia

The Academy regularly provides the Australian Government with feedback on important policy measures. Following is a round-up of the Academy’s submissions since February.

See all Academy submissions in full

Professor Terry Hughes. Image courtesy of ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Professor Martin Green (left) and Dr Brian Walker
Professor Calum John Drummond FTSE accepting the Ian Wark Medal

The contributions to Australian science and industry by the late Sir Ian William Wark CMG CBE FAA FTSE were commemorated this month with the Australian Academy of Science’s Ian Wark Medal and Lecture.

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