Honours and awards to Fellows Eureka prize winners (from left) Nalini Joshi, Thomas Maschmeyer and Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop

Professor Nalini Joshi AO FAA—2018 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers 

Professor Thomas Maschmeyer FAA FTSE—2018 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science

Ms Lisa Hunt and Dr Grace Muriuki

Ms Lisa Hunt from the University of Adelaide is the recipient of the Academy’s 2019 Moran Award for History of Science Research.

Dr Sarah Hamylton and Dr Nani Hendiart

Applications are now open for eligible Australian research organisations and businesses who wish to apply for funding for projects and/or workshops under round two of the Regional Collaborations Programme.

Immune system B cell. Credit: NIAID (CC-BY-2.0)

The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Australian Department of Health to launch a series of videos, articles and images to dispel vaccination myths and to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.

Immune system B cell. Credit: NIAID (CC-BY-2.0)

The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Australian Department of Health to launch a series of videos, articles and images to dispel vaccination myths and to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.

What is an equinox? Why do you need a flu shot every year? Does the world have enough food?

These are just some of the questions the Australian Academy of Science has asked and answered since launching it’s an ambitious new initiative to connect more people with science.

Prince Regent National Park, WA – Credit: NASA/Earthkam.org

The Australian Academy of Science is proposing the development of a new ‘downward-looking telescope’ that could look at least 300 km beneath Earth’s surface to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.

Prince Regent National Park, WA – Credit: NASA/Earthkam.org

The Australian Academy of Science is proposing the development of a new ‘downward-looking telescope’ that could look at least 300 km beneath Earth’s surface to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.

Canberra Collaboration Across Boundaries 2018 (a Theo Murphy Initiative)

The Collaboration across Boundaries 2018 Conference, supported by the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia), will create a space where researchers from diverse disciplines and sectors can meet and explore opportunities and collaborations that can further their ideas.

Date: 4 December Venue: University House, Australian National University

Academy opportunities Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia)

Applications close 11 November 2018

EMCRs are invited to submit their proposals for activities to be delivered in the period July 2019 – July 2020. Activities must aim to provide tangible benefits to EMCRs to support their careers and ultimately further scientific discovery. Funding of up to $50,000 per activity.

More information on the Theo Murphy Initiative

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