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Draft NSW Government park management plan ‘flawed’ and ignores damage caused by feral horses

Horses on Currango Plain in Kosciuszko National Park, immediately after the December 2020 bushfires. Credit: Photo by Alex Bonazzi, used with permission from Invasive Species Council.

Message from the Chief Executive—October 2021

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2021

AIATSIS and ACOLA agree on inclusion of Indigenous knowledge

Following several successful engagements and a growing relationship, the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) and the Aboriginal Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) have announced they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding. This formal collaboration will help improve the recognition and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into research-based advice, and ultimately inform better Australian policy considerations.

Celebrating amazing science and awardees

Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Associate Professor Rebecca Carey, Professor John Church FAA FTSE, Dr Steve Rintoul AO FAA. Photo courtesy of Government House, Hobart.

The 2020 Dorothy Hill Medal and the 2021 Jaeger Medal recipients have been honoured at Government House in Hobart, while the 2021 Hannan Medal recipient was honoured at Government House in Adelaide.

Opportunities for scientists—October 2021

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

The $3000 prize will be awarded for an essay based on original unpublished research undertaken whilst enrolled as a student (postgraduate or undergraduate) at any tertiary educational institution in the world.

More information about the Mike Smith Student Prize

Fellows update—October 2021

Honours and awards to Fellows Professor Rob J Hyndman FAA FASSA – Pitman Medal Professor Suzanne Cory AC FAA FRS and Professor Jerry Adams FAA FRS – Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

Climate change will drive future pandemics, says PM Science prize recipient

Shine Dome lights up as ACT hits 95 per cent

The Shine Dome illuminated in 'COVID-19 vaccine' aqua blue, the colour of the ACT’s vaccine program. Image: ACT Health.

The Shine Dome, home of the Australian Academy of Science, joined many other Canberra icons with aqua-blue lighting in November.

Max Day awardees aim to safeguard culture and change behaviours

The 2022 Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship awardees, Ms Bridget Campbell and Dr Brock Bergseth. Photos: supplied.

Two early-career researchers have each been awarded a 2022 Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship for their highly interdisciplinary research work to protect the environment. Ms Bridget Campbell is a PhD candidate at Macquarie University and Dr Brock Bergseth is a research fellow at James Cook University.

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