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Position statement—Science priorities for Australian innovation

9 December 2015

Australia’s future economic and social prosperity depend above all else on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). From solving our grand challenges in agriculture, environment and health, to basic research that will deliver unexpected but transformative breakthroughs, science is the engine room of innovation. All Australians depend on a vibrant, well-planned and well-resourced science education and research capability with the capacity to drive innovation and prosperity into the future.

Frontiers of Science

Dr Leonie Walsh, Lead Scientist of Victoria, speaks at the Frontiers of Science conference

The development of new materials to meet the challenges of the 21st century was the focus of this year’s Theo Murphy Frontiers of Science conference.

Innovation agenda a ‘turning point’

The Academy has welcomed the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda as a turning point for science in Australia.

Academy urges action on climate change

In the lead up to the Paris climate talks in December, the Academy called for leadership by the Australian Government and for global cooperation to avoid the worst effects of global climate change.

Representatives from more than 190 countries were in Paris and, after a fortnight of talks, finally reached a global agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming.

2015 EAPSI program and research reports

*/ On this page Introduction Orientation program Research reports Introduction

Gender equity in science workshop findings

In November 2014, the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Forum consulted with leaders from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sector to address equity. This document, published in 2015, contains the program and outcomes from this workshop.

Geophysics—Characterising the cover

Deep Imaging and Monitoring with Magnetotellurics Seismic and Mineral Exploration—Time for a new relationship

Uncover Summit presentations

Monday Session 1 What is the future for government geoscience initiatives in Australia? Minerals down under flagship

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The importance of advanced biological science to the Australian economy

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