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In a time of risk and opportunity, science is critical

The President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish, said the Australian Government cannot build a stronger, more resilient nation with a stagnant research and development system that relies on decades-old settings.

Over the past two decades, a significant drop in R&D is leaving Australia more exposed to external pressures and shocks, as well as increasing sovereign vulnerability. There are serious consequences for national well-being, security and prosperity.

Academy welcomes diversity in STEM review

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the final report of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review.

“It is pleasing to see that the review has highlighted leadership, governance, cultural transformation and inclusive workplace environments as important priorities for improving diversity in the STEM sector,” Academy President Professor Jagadish said.

Restoring turtle habitats, protecting lizards and helping frogs with the Margaret Middleton Fund

From left: Researchers Dr Samatha Tol (Photo: supplied), Ms Deanne Trewartha (Photo: Simone Luccini) and Dr Anthony Waddle (Photo: Yorick Lambreghts).

We are 70 years young – here are some things you might not know about us!

Much to celebrate! Clockwise from top left: Academy education programs are used by teachers and schools across Australia every day; Queen Elizabeth was instrumental in the commencement of the Academy; Sir David Attenborough became a Fellow in 2007; the Academy’s first president Sir Mark Oliphant; and the recipient of the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, Professor Michelle Simmons.

Slight increase in Government R&D investment welcome, but still much to be done

While there is a slight increase in Government investment in R&D from 2022-23 to 2023-24, there is much still to be done if we are to see a full turnaround in the decades-long downward trend in R&D investment. Australia’s investment remains well below the OECD average.

Celebrating seven decades of the home of Australian science

Clockwise from left: Current President of the Academy Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE; Professor Dorothy Hill AC CBE FAA FRS, first woman President 1970; and Professor Mark Oliphant AC KBE FAA FRS FTSE, first President – signing the charter 1954.

Today, the Australian Academy of Science celebrates seven decades of serving the nation as the home of science.

70th anniversary President’s message

Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish.

Today we celebrate our 70th anniversary since the foundation of the Australian Academy of Science.

Our country has a deep reservoir of talent within the sciences, including some of the world’s most eminent researchers and professionals.

Transcript: Supercomputing Asia 2024 welcome by Professor Chennupati Jagadish

I would also like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal clan of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are gathering today.

The Australian Academy of Science also acknowledges and pays respects to the Traditional Owners and the Elders past, present and emerging of all the lands on which the Academy operates, and its Fellows live and work. They hold the memories, traditions, cultures and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.

Distinguished scientists set to share research with new audiences

The Academy is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship, Selby Fellowship and Rudi Lemberg Travelling Fellowship which will support four researchers in travelling both to Australia and overseas.

Academy responds to Universities Accord report

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Australian Universities Accord Final Report released today.

Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish said the report warns that unless the nation continues to produce more knowledge, skills, opportunities, and research, then we face a decline in Australia’s productivity, innovation and standard of living.

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