The President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish, said it would be a missed opportunity for Australia not to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest funding program for research and innovation, valued at over ninety-five billion euros.
This is an abridged version of the speech delivered by Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia at the launch of the Academy’s Primary Connection and reSolve resources on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
Hello, Hughes Primary School! Thank you for hosting the Australian Academy of Science this morning and for being with us bright and early on this crisp Canberra morning.
We are delighted to be launching our all-new resources for primary science and mathematics teachers.
Every day I am acutely aware that I have the privilege and honour of being the President of the Australian Academy of Science, in part because of the transformative nature of education and the generosity of spirit of my teachers.
Dr Michelle Bootcov is the recipient of the 2023–24 Mike Smith Student Prize for her original research into the history of Australian science.
She has brought her passion for science and history together in her essay titled ‘Robert Kirk: Blood, genetics, race and rights in the mid to late twentieth century’.
Two early career researchers will receive further financial support to continue their primary care research thanks to the 2024 Douglas and Lola Douglas Scholarship in Medical Science.
The Academy welcomes the Australian Government’s recognition of Australia’s RNA potential in the blueprint released this week, as an important step in building Australia’s RNA capacity.
Building sovereign RNA capacity means Australia can draw on essential health technologies, address our unique environmental needs, and strengthen our research capabilities for the future.
In an increasingly connected and contested world, sharing knowledge, ideas and perspectives is crucial if we are to thrive as a nation.
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