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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.

Fellows receive international awards and NHMRC grant

From left: Professor Melissa Little, Professor Min Gu and Professor John Church

Academy Fellow and UNSW Professor John Church is the first Australian awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Climate Change for his work in detecting, understanding and projecting sea-level rise due to climate change.

Scientists call on NSW Premier to inspect feral horse damage in Kosciuszko

Feral horse dung piles near a snowpatch herbfield at the top of the Snowy River. Image: Casey Gibson

Australian scientists are calling on NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to visit Kosciuszko National Park to see firsthand the damage inflicted by feral horses on the natural environment.

Academy to provide science advice on fish kill

The Academy will lead the provision of independent scientific advice to support decision making for healthy river systems. Photo: Darling River near Menindee, NSW. Tim J Keegan (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Panel of experts to review fish kill announced

A group of experts will provide scientific advice to the federal Leader of the Opposition on the fish deaths in the Murray–Darling river system. Photo: The Darling (left) meets the Murray (right) at Wentworth, NSW. Michael Coghlan (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Academy welcomes independent assessment of fish deaths

Many communities rely on the Darling River. Photo: Wilcannia NSW. Ian Sutton (Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the announcement by Minister David Littleproud to appoint an expert panel to assess the deaths of fish in the lower Darling River.

Academy Fellow appointed Chief Defence Scientist

Australia's new Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro, will take up her position in March.

Academy Fellow Professor Tanya Monro has become the first woman to lead Australia's Defence Science and Technology. She takes up her new position as Chief Defence Scientist in March, replacing Professor Alex Zelinsky.

Fellows recognised in Australia Day honours

(L to R) Dr Liz Dennis, Professor Ron Ekers, Emeritus Professor Brian Kennett, Professor Bruce Kemp and Professor Elaine Sadler

Five Academy Fellows are among the Australians recognised in the 2019 Australia Day Honours List.

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