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Young researchers benefit from genomes and biodiversity workshop

EMCRs and PhD students in the life sciences made the most of the opportunity to network with other researchers from different backgrounds

Submissions to government—September to November 2019

The National Committee for Antarctic Research made a submission for the revision of the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan, taking into account new scientific developments and changes in national strategy, capability and resourcing.

Fellows update—November 2019

New Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Yuri Estrin (left), and Professor Margaret Reid receiving the Moyal Medal. Image (right) courtesy of Macquarie University Honours and Awards to Fellows

Research on Australia’s cities and regions: siloed, lacking vision and underfunded

The sustainable transformation of Australia’s cities and regions is being hampered by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision according to a new report by Future Earth Australia, a program of the Australian Academy of Science.

Primary Connections features at international conference on children's STEM education

Australians at the conference included (from left) Project Director of Little Scientists in Australia, Sibylle Seidler; Academy Education Director Claudette Bateup; Associate Professor Coral Campbell from Deakin University; and Academy Fellow Emeritus Professor Hans Bachor.

Two education experts from the Academy promoted the Primary Connections program at an important international conference on children’s STEM education in Berlin recently.

Researcher who uncovered the sex life of marsupials awarded Academy’s most prestigious medal

Academy Fellows recommend books and podcasts to enjoy this summer

Professor Lyn Beazley with her choice read of 2019, ‘Darwin's Backyard: How Small Experiments Led to a Big Theory’. Photo: Murdoch University.

Marine researchers receive Max Day Awards

Message from the Acting Chief Executive

At the end of 2019, we thank you for your readership and support. This year has been a busy one for the Australian Academy of Science, and I would like to acknowledge our Fellows who dedicate their time, efforts and expertise to advance science in Australia and internationally. Thank you.

Academy becomes a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion

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