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Chris Anderson to head up Academy’s policy team
Incoming Director of Science Policy, Chris Anderson

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes Chris Anderson who will commence in the role of Director—Science Policy effective Monday 30 September 2019. 
Three emerging innovators to represent Australia at Falling Walls Lab in Germany
Falling Walls Lab Australia first place winner Dr Elena Schneider-Futschik with jury chair Dr Alan Finkel, Australia's Chief Scientist.

Research Fellow Dr Elena Schneider-Futschik from the University of Melbourne is the winner of the fourth Falling Walls Lab Australia event, hosted yesterday by the Australian Academy of Science.
‘Adults-Only Science’ night a roaring success
Some of the Lindau Aussies who presented their science to almost 2000 people at Questacon

The Australian Academy of Science discovered a winning formula for its latest science outreach event, with record numbers attending its Adults-Only Science night.

Close to 2000 tickets were sold for the event held at Questacon, Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre in September.
Eureka Prizes celebrate innovators and leaders in Australian science
Professor Branka Vucetic has won the CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science Seventeen Eureka Prizes were awarded this year
Lawyers and scientists come together to discuss climate change
Panel moderator and speakers with the Presidents of the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law.

The Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law jointly sponsored a symposium on climate change and the law at the Federal Court Sydney on 22 August.
Dr Jia Wu awarded Heidelberg Laureate Forum Fellowship 2019
Dr Jia Wu of Macquarie University was selected by the Academy to attend the prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany this month

Dr Jia Wu, an early-career computer scientist from Macquarie University has been selected by the Australian Academy of Science to represent Australia at the highly prestigious 7th Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany from 22–27 September.
Institutions recognised for work to eliminate gender bias
Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised for their work to eliminate gender bias.

Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised today for their efforts to improve gender equity and diversity, receiving Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Awards as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
Australia cannot afford to compromise the principles underpinning scientific research
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ALLIANCE

The National Research and Innovation Alliance resolutely takes the view that benefits to the nation and the advancement of knowledge are best served by a culture where researchers can put forward views and present data for discussion and scrutiny free from interference and without fear of reprisal.

As organisations representing researchers across the nation, we commit to the Principle of Universality (freedom and responsibility) of Science (see background note).

Australian Academy of Science welcomes Australia–US bilateral science and technology initiatives
New initiatives will support NASA's mission to return to the moon and travel to Mars. Photo: NASA

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes a range of Australia–US bilateral science and technology initiatives announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison during his meetings in Washington.
Michelle Tapper receives Churchill Fellowship to study science communication
Michelle Tapper will travel across the US, UK and Europe with her Churchill Fellowship to study science video production

Michelle Tapper of the Academy’s Communications and Outreach team has received a Churchill Fellowship to support her to travel across the US, UK and Europe to study science video production with high profile organisations around the world.

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