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This memoir was originally published in Historical Records of Australian Science, vol.24, no.1, 2013. It was written by George E. Rogers, Biochemistry Discipline, School of Molecular and Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide.

On 25 July 2016, the Academy made a submission to the consultation on research block grant funding arrangements for universities.

The purpose of the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) is to undertake the necessary due diligence on offers of philanthropic donations or sponsorships to the Academy in order to determine whether the credentials and intentions of potential donors, sponsors or partners serve the best interests of the Academy, preserve the good name and reputation of the Academy, and conform to the Academyʼs Ethical Investment Policy.

NOTE: This event is fully booked and registrations for audience attendance are closed

The inaugural Falling Walls Lab Australia will take place on 24 August 2016 at the Shine Dome in Canberra, hosted by the Australian Academy of Science in partnership with the Embassy of Germany in Canberra, The Australian National University, the German–Australian Chamber for Industry and Commerce, the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Embassy of Germany in Wellington.