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Decadal plan for mathematical sciences launched

At the launch of the mathematics decadal plan were, from left, Professor Jagadish, Professor Kerrie Mengersen, Professor Ian Chubb, Mrs Karen Andrews, Dr Steve Thornton and Dr Clio Cresswell.

Australian researchers to work with counterparts in Japan

A total of 22 researchers from Australia, selected by the Academy, are heading to Japan on fellowships awarded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

Recipients of eight short-term Invitation Fellowships and one long-term Invitation Fellowship will collaborate with Japanese researchers, attend seminars and give lectures. Thirteen researchers will travel to Japan for one to two years as part of the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.

Researcher on food security and fisheries is Australian nominee for ASPIRE Prize

From left: Professor Warren Bebbington, Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide; Academy Fellow Professor Bob Vincent, University of Adelaide.; Matt Murray, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of the United States of America; Australian ASPIRE nominee Associate Professor Lee Baumgartner, Charles Sturt University; and the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. Credit: T. Edwards, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Australian PhD students compete in Entrepreneurship Challenge

Participants, coaches and guests at the launch of the Australian–French Entrepreneurship Challenge in June. Photos: Tim Edwards, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Research seminars in Malaysia foster collaboration

Australian experts continue to highlight Australia’s research expertise through a series of seminars organised by the Academy and the Office of the Counsellor (Education and Science) at the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Supported by the Australian Department of Education and Training, the seminars encourage collaboration between leading Australian and Malaysian researchers.

Independent research fund launched in Indonesia

The Academy’s Foreign Secretary Professor Cheryl Praeger at the launch of the new research fund with Professor Sangkot Marzuki, President of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences

A new fund in Indonesia established by President Joko Widodo will provide around US$50 million a year to fund about 200 research proposals.

Supporting stronger research collaborations between Australia and Papua New Guinea

The Academy’s Foreign Secretary Professor Cheryl Praeger with senior PNG science advisor Professor Teatulohi Matainaho

First Australia–Brazil exchange program achieves outstanding outcomes

The Brazilian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Jr (centre), with exchange program participants (from left) Diogo Henrique Costa Rezende, Carolina Tavares de Freitas, Bruna Durante batiste, Lucas do Nascimento, Helena Dias Muller Villela and Alisson Paulino Trvizol at the Academy's annual dinner during Science at the Shine Dome. Photo: Mark Graham

Academy elected to the Executive Committee of the IAP

Professor Kurt Lambeck attended the IAP General Assembly in March

The Australian Academy of Science has been elected to the Executive Committee of the IAP: the global network of science academies.

SMARThealth focus for scientists in Australia, India and Indonesia

Contributed by Anushka Patel, ANU

Australian, Indian and Indonesian scientists are collaborating to implement and evaluate a cardiovascular disease prevention program in East Java called SMARThealth—Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral and Treatment of cardiovascular disease. The program was developed through connections made at a joint Australia–Indonesia health workshop arranged by the Australian Academy of Science and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences in Jakarta in May 2015. It is funded by a US$1 million philanthropic donation.

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