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.
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.
The $3000 prize will be awarded for an essay based on original unpublished research undertaken whilst enrolled as a student (postgraduate or undergraduate) at any tertiary educational institution in the world.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
The Shine Dome, home of the Australian Academy of Science, joined many other Canberra icons with aqua-blue lighting in November.
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.
The Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, has been awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours for strengthening the ties and friendship between Australia and Italy in the STEM sector and beyond.
The presidents of Australia’s five learned academies have issued a joint statement on COP26 and Australia's path to net-zero emissions.
Congratulations to the five fantastic winners of the Academy’s ‘scienceXart: food for thought’ competition!
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