Attendees at a Papua New Guinea Research4Life workshop in 2019. Image: Stephen Jnr Taera

The Australian Academy of Science is providing access to its history of science journal free of charge to researchers in lower income countries.

Last week, we celebrated the extraordinary scientific talent that exists across our country with the election of 24 new Fellows and two Corresponding Members to the Academy. I extend a hearty congratulations and warm welcome to them, and I look forward to working together to champion and advance science in Australia.

The Belmont Forum uses its global networks to mobilise the funding of transdisciplinary research and accelerate its delivery to remove critical barriers to sustainability.

Future Earth Australia has been announced as Australia’s new representative on the Belmont Forum, an international body dedicated to funding environmental and sustainability collaborations.

From left: Professor John Furness (image credit: The Florey), Professor Thomas Maschmeyer and Professor Kate Smith-Miles.

Three Academy Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to science, innovation and mentorship by being named on the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.

From left: Academy Fellow Professor John Shine, Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia and President Professor Chennupati Jagadish spoke to media during the Second Inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions, in April 2023.
Snowy Mountains, Kosciuszko National Park, Australia. Credit: Jack McGrath on Unsplash.

We are pleased to announce Merck has joined the Falling Walls Lab Australia 2024 Partnership Program.

Falling Walls Lab Australia provides a platform for talented researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and projects to a national and global audience.

Dr John Henstridge (left) and Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger AC FAA. Credit: Dr John Henstridge.

Supported by Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger AC FAA and Dr John Henstridge

The confidence and capability of the nation’s primary school teachers to deliver Australia’s science and mathematics curriculum is set to receive a huge boost, thanks to new evidence-based digital educative resources developed by the Australian Academy of Science.

The interactive and free online teaching toolboxes, funded by the Australian Government, were officially launched by Federal Education Minister the Hon. Jason Clare MP at Hughes Primary School in Canberra.

Ascent of Mt Erebus, Terra Nova ‘Scott’ Expedition, December 1911, Leo Arthur Cotton Collection 142000006

Australia has a rich and vibrant scientific heritage that spans decades of innovation, exploration, and discovery.

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