The Australian Academy of Science has committed to reducing its impact on climate change by working towards a net-zero emissions future for the Shine Dome.

The University of Canberra has partnered with the Academy to develop a sustainability plan that will renew or replace environmental systems at the National Heritage Listed Canberra landmark.

(from left) Academy Fellows Professor Carola Vinuesa, Professor Naomi Wray and Professor Susan Clark have been elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

Three Academy Fellows have been elected to the fellowship of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) today.

Joint awardees of the PM's Prize for Science (left to right): Emeritus Professor David Blair FAA, Professor David McClelland FAA, Professor Susan Scott FAA and Professor Peter Veitch; (far right) PM's Prize for Innovation awardee Professor Thomas Maschmeyer FAA FTSE. Photos: supplied
 

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support digital collaborative research projects with Asia–Pacific regional partner economies for Australian early- and mid-career researchers.

 

The Order of Australia recognises Australians for outstanding service or exceptional achievement.

Academy opportunity Regional Collaborations Programme COVID-19 Digital Grants

Grants of up to $10,000 each are available for early-career and mid-career researchers to increase connectivity and engagement between Australian and Asia–Pacific economies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applications close 14 December 2020

More information on the Regional Collaborations Programme COVID-19 Digital Grants

Honours and awards to Fellows Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Emeritus Professor David Blair FAA, Professor Susan Scott FAA and Professor David McClelland FAA, with their colleague Professor Peter Veitch—jointly awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science

Professor Thomas Maschmeyer FAA FTSE—awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation

(from left) Academy Fellows Professor Edward Holmes, Professor Suzanne O’Reilly and Professor Ian Wright have been honoured with NSW Premier's Prizes.

Three Academy Fellows have taken out NSW Premier’s Prizes with virologist Professor Edward Holmes named the 2020 NSW Scientist of the Year.

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