The Academy continues to deliver COVID-19 related activities, such as the Rapid Research Information Forum formed under the leadership of Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel.
The Academy continues to deliver COVID-19 related activities, such as the Rapid Research Information Forum formed under the leadership of Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel.
Awards in five categories: Academia, Distinction, Education, Women in Chemistry and Young Scientists.
Applications close 12 June 2020
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Professor Maria Byrne FAA—2019 Established Researcher Medal by the Australian Coral Reef Society for outstanding contribution to the science and management of Australian coral reefs
Professor Bruce Stillman AO FAA FRS—Dr. H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics, for his ground-breaking research on the way DNA is copied in eukaryotic cells, a crucial component to understanding genetics
Today, to mark World Environment Day, the Australian Academy of Science joins with 17 other academies of the Commonwealth to call on governments to ensure a sustainable recovery from the COVID‑19 pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has proven the world is capable of a global response to address a crisis. But why haven’t we seen the same type of swift action on climate change? And can we expect our leaders to pay as much attention to scientific advice for other challenges as we emerge from the pandemic?
Five Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours, receiving the Order of Australia for their outstanding service or exceptional achievements.
Professor Horace Barber FAA FRS and Professor Michael Barber AO FAA FTSE.
A generous donation by Academy Fellow Professor Michael Barber is set to make an enormous difference to the career trajectory of young or emerging scientists by enabling the Academy to engage two science policy interns in the coming months, ensuring gender diversity amongst them. He has also pledged a further donation the following financial year.
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