Following the outcome of the 2016 Federal Election, the Academy has welcomed the new Coalition frontbench, congratulating the new Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science the Hon Greg Hunt MP who has moved from the Environment Portfolio, and acknowledging the valuable contribution of his predecessor and newly appointed Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Christopher Pyne MP.
The National Research and Innovation Alliance comprises 16 national organisations representing constituencies of researchers and research organisations that work together to advise and influence government and other stakeholders on issues relevant to the advancement of research and innovation in Australia.
In response to recent public commentary regarding the lack of secure science jobs for PhD graduates, Academy President Andrew Holmes AM PresAA FRS FTSE and Secretary Science Policy Les Field AM FAA published an article in The Conversation: There’s work (and life) outside of universities for PhD graduates.
The Academy has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Anna-Maria Arabia.
Following a distinguished career working in science advocacy, science policy and with not-for-profits, Ms Arabia will take up the role from 24 October. The leadership she will bring to the organisation will have a positive impact on Australian science and research.
The Academy is launching two new reports on the future of science in Australia on 15 September:
Energy for Australia in the 21st century: the central role of electricity Discovery machines: accelerators for science, technology, health and innovation‘Energy for Australia in the 21st Century: The central role of electricity’ is the second in a series of Future Science reports supported by the Defence Science and Technology Group.
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