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Further action needed to strengthen the governance of research misconduct

The Australian Academy of Science says further action is needed to strengthen the governance of Australian research following the publication of an evaluation of the performance of the Australian Research Integrity Committee (ARIC).

The evaluation by KPMG was published earlier this week after being commissioned by two of the nation’s research funding councils: the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Australia must seize nuclear science opportunities to meet challenges on the horizon

A national nuclear science roundtable recently determined that Australia’s nuclear science sector needs a national strategy that leads to new knowledge and infrastructure and equips Australians for jobs in this expanding sector.

Maintain the health of Australians through medical research and its translation into care. Defend Australia. Meet our space ambitions. None of this can be achieved without increasing Australian nuclear science capabilities.

Folbigg case: wrongful convictions will continue to occur without major justice system reform

Kathleen Folbigg (in purple) with her lawyer Rhanee Rego (left) and Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science Anna-Maria Arabia (right) outside the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal after Ms Folbigg’s convictions were quashed.

Australian scientists have welcomed today’s decision by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal to quash Kathleen Folbigg’s convictions.

Press conference transcript: Kathleen Folbigg's convictions quashed

Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia speaks outside the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal.

Please note: this transcript has been slightly edited for clarity.

Anna-Maria Arabia:

Summer stories: Fellows share their top books, podcasts and TV shows

Eventful year planned to celebrate Academy’s 70th anniversary

The Shine Dome at dusk.

The Australian Academy of Science will celebrate its 70th anniversary across 2024, with a full calendar of events to mark seven decades of scientific excellence.

The Academy will reflect on its vivid history as well as look to the future and invites all with an interest in science to join in the festivities.

75 years of the Australian Journals of Scientific Research celebrated

Left to right: Professor Max Coltheart AM FAA FASSA, Co-Chair, CSIRO Publishing Board of Standards; Anna-Maria Arabia, Chief Executive, Australian Academy of Science; Professor Bronwyn Fox FTSE, Chief Scientist, CSIRO; Andrew Stammer, Director, CSIRO Publishing..

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Australian Journals of Scientific Research (AJSR) which represent a remarkable archive of more than 70,000 articles.

Academy Fellows receive prestigious International Science Council Fellowship

Three Academy Fellows and an EMCR Forum member are among several distinguished researchers appointed a Fellow of the International Science Council – the international body for convening global scientific expertise on issues of major scientific and public importance.

Message from the President—December 2023

As we approach year’s end, I wish to take an opportunity to first and foremost thank all those who have worked hard this year to advance science in Australia in so many different ways.

The month of December has not seen the efforts ease. Just last week we saw the culmination of four years of sustained effort to ensure scientific evidence was properly considered in our courts in relation to the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg.

Opportunities for scientists—December 2023

Academy opportunities Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian researchers for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024.

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