May has proven to be a month for renewal, with new leadership both in the Australian Parliament and in the Academy. The Academy looks forward to working with the newly elected Albanese Government and with the whole of the Australian parliament as we continue to bring science to the service of the nation.

External opportunities Resilient Australia Award

Recognises and promotes initiatives that strengthen community disaster resilience.

More information on the Resilient Australia Awards

Applications close 6 June 2022

RACI National Awards

RACI recognise overall contributions and achievements of members in a number of areas, including research and innovation, leadership and women in chemistry.

Honours and awards to Fellows Professor Lisa Kewley FAA – elected an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Professor Chris Dickman FAA – elected an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

More information about the new American Academy of Arts and Sciences Members.

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the new Albanese ministry, in particular the appointments of Ed Husic (Industry and Science), Chris Bowen (Climate Change and Energy), Mark Butler (Health and Aged Care), Jason Clare (Education), Tanya Plibersek (Environment and Water), and Murray Watt (Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).

Professor Chennupati Jagadish, who last week began his four-year term as President of Academy, congratulated the new ministers on their appointments.

(Left to right): Professor Tanya Monro, Professor Warren Ewens (Photo: University of Pennsylvania), Professor Jennie Brand-Miller, and Professor David Gardner.
Academy opportunities Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element

The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will deliver the Australian Government’s $18.2 million ‘Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element’, a key part of the new $60.2 million GSTDF fund.

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