The Australian Academy of Science has added its voice to that of other national academies of the G20 countries urging Afghan authorities to uphold universal values of culture, science and education, so that all scientists including women can undertake their work peacefully.

Watch the full livestream of Falling Walls Lab Australia 2021 above.

Australia risks becoming a laggard among the world’s top technologically driven nations without a stronger investment in digital technology-based research, innovation and workers, according to a new summary for policymakers published today.

The Shine Dome, Australia’s home of science, also offers versatile event spaces.

With international functions currently on hold, the recovery of Australia’s business events industry will be led by businesses and associations choosing to hold their meetings and celebrations in Australia. As we look towards the return of face-to-face gatherings, why not host your 2022 event at the Australian Academy of Science?

Share opportunities with the STEM Asia Women network.

STEM Women Asia has been launched—providing an online directory of women in Asia and Oceania working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Academy opportunity Mike Smith Student Prize for History of Australian Science or Australian Environmental History

This $3000 prize is awarded for an essay based on original unpublished research undertaken while enrolled as a student (postgraduate or undergraduate) at any tertiary educational institution in the world.

More information about the Mike Smith Student Prize

Honours and awards to Fellows

Dr TJ Higgins AO FAA FTSE—Crawford Fund Medal

Professor Lidia Morawska FAA—TIME 100 Most Influential People 2021

Professor Rod Tucker OAM FAA FTSE—IEEE Photonics Award

Image adapted from photo by Phillip Flores.

‘Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats’ - that’s one of the four goals of COP26 which is just around the corner. But is Australia’s current approach to climate adaptation sustainable and equitable?

Dr Lilian Pearce from the Centre for the Study of the Inland at La Trobe University. Photo: supplied

Dr Lilian Pearce from the Centre for the Study of the Inland at La Trobe University is the recipient of the Academy’s 2022 Moran Award for History of Science Research.

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