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External awards 2020 Australian of the Year Awards

Celebrates the contributions of those leading Australians who excel in their chosen field or who make outstanding achievements for the betterment of others.

Applications close 31 July 2019

More information on the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards

Fellows update—July 2019

Honours and awards to Fellows

Emeritus Professor Brian Kennett AO FAA FRS—International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI) Medal 2019

Professor Frank Caruso FAA FRS—Leverhulme Medal 2019, Royal Society

Professor Denis Evans AM FAA—Lennard-Jones Lectureship and Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry

Acknowledgement

Many thanks to Professor Yuri Estrin FAA, Honorary Editor of the Academy newsletter.

Action needed to better understand Australian diets

Professor Mike Gidley, Senator Bridget McKenzie, Professor Stephen Simpson and Professor Therese Jefferson.

New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM

Visit STEM Women

Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field.

STEM Women is an online directory of women in Australia working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Academy Fellow recognised for gender equality leadership

Women and Leadership Australia’s Suzi Finkelstein with Professor Tanya Monro FAA.

For her contribution to the advancement of gender equality across Australia, Academy Fellow Professor Tanya Monro is the South Australian recipient of the 2019 Australian Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

Academy launches vision for reconciliation

The Academy's working group that created the plan included Fellows Professor Wendy Hoy (centre front, holding booklet) and Professor John Patrick on her left, and external advisers Mr Bradley Moggridge (third from left) and Associate Professor Jason Sharples (third from right).

Fellows shortlisted as Eureka Prize finalists

Professor Branka Vucetic is one of four Academy Fellows shortlisted for Eureka Prizes.

Four Academy Fellows have been announced as finalists for the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Leading scientists say fears about GM products are unjustified

GM technologies used to date pose no greater risk to human health or the environment than similar products derived from traditional breeding and selection processes.

It was a stunning admission by one of the leaders in the global fight against genetically modified food.

National Science Week shows that science is for everyone

(from left) Professor Robyn Williams in conversation with Professor Jenny Graves in Hobart, and Professor Clark meets some of the people whose lives his research has touched.

Become a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion

“No sector can solve this alone. Leadership is required and it must be accompanied by accountability. We have much to learn from each other.”

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