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Opportunities for scientists—September 2023

Academy opportunities Theo Murphy Initiative

Applications are now open to Australian Early- and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs) for the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) 2023–24 grant program.

The Theo Murphy Initiative was established by the Royal Society to further scientific discovery. The fund is administered by the Australian Academy of Science and provides grant funding to support career development opportunities for Australia’s EMCRs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Fellows update—September 2023

Honours and awards to Fellows

Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE – Distinguished Fellow, Australia India Institute

Professor Frances Separovic AO FAA – 2024 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award, Biophysical Society (US)

Professor Michelle Simmons AO FAA FTSE FRS – Boyer Lecture Series, ABC

Dr Simon Poole AO FAA FTSE – Inaugural recipient of the Industry Achievement Award, IEEE Photonics Society

Fellows showcase cutting-edge research

From testing out a cyclotron to sampling hemp cookies, Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE and Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia have had an opportunity to engage with the impressive research and innovation Academy Fellows are undertaking across Australia.

The pair have been meeting Fellows on their home turf, so far visiting Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.

“It’s been wonderful, and so fascinating, to connect with our Fellows and learn more about their cutting-edge research,” says Professor Jagadish.

Aussie researchers extend a helping hand to Ukraine

UPDATE 1 February 2024: Read about the outcome of the second round of the fund.

Fellow’s ‘extraordinary journey’ leads to PM’s Science Prize

Academy Fellow Professor Michelle Simmons AO FAA FTSE FRS has been awarded the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her world-leading research in quantum electronics.

The award recognises her influential contribution to technology that promises to transform many industries—from cryptography to drug design.

‘Masterful and thorough research’ by Academy Fellow led to Kathleen Folbigg pardon

A discovery by Academy Fellow Professor Carola Vinuesa FAA FRS and colleagues led to the establishment of the second Inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions.

The role of science in overturning one of Australia’s biggest miscarriages of justice has featured in a national TV documentary broadcast to more than half a million Australians.

Message from the President—October 2023

This month I am delighted to share with you the Australian Academy of Science’s contribution to two landmark gatherings.

Just last week in Apia, Samoa, a historic agreement was reached to establish a Pacific academy of sciences and humanities, providing a mechanism to bring together and empower local experts to be part of solutions in their region. 

History made as Pacific scholars vote to establish Pacific academy

Attendees at the landmark meeting in Apia, Samoa, where more than 60 Pacific scholars agreed to establish a Pacific academy of sciences and humanities.

Global Knowledge Dialogue for Asia and the Pacific rallies regional scholars

Professor Frances Separovic AO FAA, Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science, speaks at the ISC Global Knowledge Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur.

Scientists from 31 countries came together in Kuala Lumpur on 6 October for the International Science Council’s (ISC) Global Knowledge Dialogue, the first held in the Asia-Pacific region.

Spotlight on science to tackle carbon emissions for Academy trip to WA

Attendees at the workshop to discuss how science and technology can help to reduce WA's greenhouse gas emissions towards zero.

Science is key to Western Australia’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero, participants heard at a workshop led by the Australian Academy of Science.

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