The elderly, the sick, the very young and disadvantaged Australians are most likely to suffer health problems as the climate changes, according to a new report released today by the Australian Academy of Science.
The elderly, the sick, the very young and disadvantaged Australians are most likely to suffer health problems as the climate changes, according to a new report released today by the Australian Academy of Science.
The Australian Academy of Science has recommended that Australia aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years as part of a global effort to prevent the worst effects of global warming.
Today’s Federal Budget shows that while there is a welcome reprieve for science funding in 2015-16, further deep cuts of around $290 million to key Australian science and research programs lie on the horizon.
Despite immediate relief for the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure scheme (NCRIS) and an ongoing commitment to establish a Medical Research Future Fund, overall funding for science in Australia will continue to decline.
The Australian Academy of Science today welcomed the Federal Opposition’s vision to boost Australia’s investment in research and development to 3% of GDP by the end of the next decade.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten’s statement follows the establishment of the Commonwealth Science Council and the Government’s plans to develop a national science strategy. Academy Secretary for Science Policy, Professor Les Field, said these all demonstrate that the importance of science is being recognised by politicians on all sides of politics.
The Australian Academy of Science today announced the election of 21 new Fellows for their outstanding contributions to science and scientific research.
Delivered 8.30am Wednesday 27 May 2015, Shine Dome, Canberra
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Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Andrew Holmes
Fellows of the Academy, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
As President of the Academy I have the privilege of delivering this annual address.
I do so this year in the knowledge that a shift has occurred in the past year; a shift in the way in which the Australian public, Australian politicians, and Australian business, talk about science.
The Government has made a welcome step toward establishing the Medical Research Future Fund with the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament this week.
Announced in last year’s Federal Budget, the $20 billion future fund would more than double Australia’s annual investment in health and medical research over the next 20 years.
“I’m delighted that this legislation has been introduced, and I look forward to seeing it implemented as soon as possible,” said Academy President, Professor Andrew Holmes.
The Australian Academy of Science has broadly endorsed a suite of measures proposed by Government to improve Australian science and science education.
In a submission to Vision for a Science Nation, the consultation paper responding to the Australian Chief Scientist’s proposed national science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) strategy, the Academy has provided detailed recommendations about what proposals will have the most impact on the sector and on the Australian community.
More than half of Australian universities, along with other science organisations, will join a pilot program being launched today to improve the promotion and retention of women and gender minorities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
Some of Australia’s and China’s leading neuroscientists are coming together in Melbourne this week to share the latest research on neurodegenerative diseases and mental illness as well as better ways to study the brain.
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