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Message from the Chief Executive—December 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I’d like to personally acknowledge the generosity of the Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science who tirelessly and generously share their time and expertise to advance science in Australia and internationally.

A central online system for Commonwealth grant programs?

In May this year, then Minister for Employment, Education and Training the Hon Senator Simon Birmingham made a surprise announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s research funding system.

‘Living the experience’—a Colombian PhD student in Australia

Jairo Perez

Colombian PhD student Jairo Perez came to Australia this year as part of the Australia–Americas PhD Research Internship Program. He wanted to expand his mathematical and research skills, and says he was thrilled to travel to ‘the land down under’.

Award recipients share their experiences

Left: Dr Tim Doherty radio tracking in his study of reptiles in central New South Wales Right: Tim holds a bearded dragon Margaret Middleton Fund Award for endangered Australian native vertebrate animals 2017 recipient—Dr Tim Doherty, Deakin University

Primary Connections teacher workshops

Participants at ‘Primary Connections in a STEM Context’, Melbourne.

The Primary Connections professional learning team wrapped up its final workshops of 2018 by providing three hands-on, inquiry-based science courses for 92 teachers in new South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria.

Fellows awarded NHMRC funding to improve health and combat disease

Professor Bostjan Kobe, Professor Melissa Little, Professor David Bowtell and Professor Susan Clark are among 16 Academy Fellows to receive funding from the NHMRC.

Academy hosts International Science Council networking events in Australia

Participants of the ISC networking event in November, held in conjunction with the Academy’s Science of Sport public event at AAMI Stadium

The Academy hosted the second of two International Science Council (ISC) networking events for 2018 in Melbourne in November.

Opportunities for scientists—December 2018

External opportunities Volvo Environment Prize

Applications close 10 January 2019

Awarded to people who have made outstanding scientific achievements within the area of environment and sustainability—US$215,000

More information on the Volvo Environment Prize

A.M. Turing Award

Applications close 15 January 2019

Technical award given for major contributions of a technical nature to the computing community—US$1 million

Fellows update—December 2018

Honours and awards to Fellows

Professor Geordie Williamson FAA FRS—2018 Australian Mathematical Society Medal

Donate blood: a gift that’s truly special (and doesn’t cost anything)

Academy staff are starting a new tradition.

Australian researchers to collaborate with India on science projects

Dr Vini Gautam, from the Australian National University, is one of 11 EMCRs to collaborate with India through fellowships.

The Australian Academy of Science has announced the successful recipients of the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) 2019 Fellowships.

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