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Australian scientists’ leading research recognised with Academy awards

Twenty researchers from around Australia have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today, receiving prestigious honorific awards for their contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career level.

One year on and still no answer from the NSW Attorney General

“Respect the scientific and medical evidence that provide ample justification for the pardon of Kathleen Folbigg and demonstrate that you take seriously your responsibility to provide justice to the people of NSW.”

Top scientists support ARC reform

The current application of the ministerial veto in the Australian Research Council (ARC) introduces "a randomness in a system that should be designed to preclude it to the maximum extent possible," says the Academy, in a submission made this month to the Senate Standing Committees on Education and Employment.

Australian Academy of Science statement on current conflict in Ukraine

The Australian Academy of Science condemns in the harshest possible terms the unprovoked and unlawful military aggression by Russia on the sovereign country of Ukraine. What the world is witnessing at this time is completely unacceptable and reprehensible. The Academy stands by the people of Ukraine, and in particular the Ukrainian scientific community.

A milestone for championing the vision for women in STEM

The Academy is delighted to welcome Nokia as the 40th Champion of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. The national plan aims to establish a thriving STEM-skilled workforce that is fit for the future, globally recognised, powered by a diverse and gender-balanced pipeline, and supported by an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

International Women's Day 2022

Source: Burcu Köleli for UN Women (2022). Professor Sue O’Reilly, Chair of the Academy’s Equity and Diversity Reference Group

New educational website to help teachers promote equitable learning

Planting the seeds of a scientific career. Image: Pixabay.

The Australian Academy of Science’s secondary science program, ‘Science by Doing’, is proud to announce a new website designed specifically for teachers.

Reforming World Heritage to mitigate the challenge of climate change

St Mark’s Square in Venice during a recent flood event. ‘Venice and its Lagoon’ was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987. There are fears that climate change will adversely impact the 'Outstanding Universal Value' of this iconic property. Image: Ihor / Adobe Stock.

Eleven young researchers heading to Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting

The six 2022 SIEF–AAS Fellows (top) and the five 2020 SIEF–AAS Fellows (bottom) attending the 71st annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Eleven young early-career researchers from Australia will be attending the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Lindau, Germany, including six recently nominated by the Australian Academy of Science and five attendees who attended the 70th meeting virtually in 2021.

Academy Fellow honoured for international scientific collaborations

Professor Sue O’Reilly AM FAA receiving the China International Science and Technology Co-operation Award from His Excellency Mr Xiao Qian. Photo: Australian Academy of Science.

Academy Fellow Professor Sue O’Reilly AM FAA has been honoured with one of China’s most prestigious awards in recognition of her work promoting scientific and technological cooperation between China and Australia.

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