Traditionally, Science at the Shine Dome is an annual three-day event in May where Australia's most influential scientists gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra to celebrate science and to honour outstanding achievements in science.
The Academy delivered Science at the Shine Dome in a new format in 2021 to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions while engaging new audiences online. Science at the Shine Dome included online presentations by award recipients, an online symposium exploring the theme Science and the Public Good, and presentations from Fellows elected to the Academy in 2020 and 2021.
Symposium: Science and the Public Good
Held Thursday 12 August 2021 at 1.00pm AEST
Science affects every aspect of our lives. Our health, education, transport, environment, food, communications, work and recreation all benefit from scientific discoveries. This event explored the critical importance of studying mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics, and how this fundamental knowledge is essential to scientific advances.
Presenters:
Payne-Scott Prof Nalini Joshi AO FAA, University of Sydney
Prof Laura Mackay, Doherty Institute
Prof Thomas Maschmeyer FAA FTSE, University of Sydney
Prof Tanya Monro FAA FTSE, Australian Government Department of Defence
Prof John Rasko AO FAHMS, University of Sydney
Prof Veena Sahajwalla FAA FTSE, UNSW
Prof Michelle Simmons AO FAA FTSE FRS, UNSW
Prof Robyn Williams, AO FAA, ABC
Prof Geordie Williamson FAA FRS, University of Sydney
Premier Award Events
Held on Wednesday 12 May and Wednesday 28 July at 7.00pm AEST
These lectures were presented by the recipients of the 2021 Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture and the Inaugural 2021 Ruby-Payne Scott Medal and Lecture.
2021 Matthew Flinders Lecture
The Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture is a career award that recognises scientific research of the highest standing in the physical sciences, and honours the contributions of Australia's early scientific researchers.
The 2021 recipient was Professor Andrew Holmes AC FAA FTSE FRS from the University of Melbourne.
Inaugural 2021 Ruby-Payne Scott Medal and Lecture
The inaugural Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture for women in science is a career medal that recognises researchers of the highest standing in the physical and/or biological sciences. The award honours Ruby Payne-Scott's pioneering contribution to radiophysics and radio astronomy.
The 2021 recipient was Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger AC FAA from the University of Western Australia.
Career Award Events
Held on Tuesday 7 September and Tuesday 14 September at 1.30pm AEST
Each year, researchers receive highly sought-after honours for outstanding achievements in their scientific fields. These two online events featured 10-minute presentations by our 2020 and 2021 awardees, followed by live audience Q&As.
Event one
2019 Hannan Medal: Professor Alan Welsh FAA
2020 David Craig Medal: Dr Graeme Moad FAA
2021 Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal: Professor David McClelland FAA
2021 Hannan Medal: Professor Mathai Varghese FAA
2021 David Craig Medal: Professor Thomas Maschmeyer FAA FTSE
Event two
2020 Haddon Forrester King Medal: Professor Ian Campbell
2020 Mawson Medal: Professor Allen Nutman
2021 Jaeger Medal: Professor John Church FAA FTSE
2021 Inaugural Suzanne Cory Medal: Professor Susanne von Caemmerer FAA FRS
2021 Inaugural Suzanne Cory Medal: Professor John Endler FAA FRS
New Fellow Presentations
Held on Wednesday 3 November and Thursday 4 November at 9.00am AEDT
Each New Fellow presented their work and achievements in a lecture, followed by live audience Q&As.
Event one
Applied Physical and Engineering Sciences
Professor Kevin Galvin FAA FTSE, University of Newcastle (elected 2020)
Professor John Sader FAA, University of Melbourne (elected 2021)
Chemistry
Professor Kate Joliffe FAA, University of Sydney (elected 2020)
Professor Alan Rowan FAA, University of Queensland (elected 2020)
Professor Alison Rodger FAA, Macquarie University (elected 2021)
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Dr Wenju Cai FAA, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere (elected 2020)
Professor Dorrit Jacob FAA, Australian National University (elected 2021)
Inter-Disciplinary Science
Professor Lidia Morawska FAA, Queensland University of Technology (elected 2020)
Physics and Astronomy
Professor David McClelland FAA, Australian National University (elected 2019)
Professor Susan Coppersmith FAA, UNSW (elected 2021)
Professor Tim Bedding FAA, University of Sydney (elected 2020)
Information, Communication and Quantum Information Sciences
Professor Peter Corke FAA FTSE, Queensland University of Technology (elected 2019)
Professor Robyn Owens FAA, University of Western Australia (elected 2020)
Professor Ping Koy Lam FAA, Australian National University (elected 2020)
Professor Ian Reid FAA FTSE, University of Adelaide (elected 2021)
Professor Svetha Venkatesh FAA FTSE, Deakin University (elected 2021)
Mathematical Sciences
Professor Gary Froyland FAA, UNSW (elected 2020)
Professor Aurore Delaigle FAA, University of Melbourne (elected 2020)
Professor Yihong Du FAA, University of New England (elected 2021)
Professor Rob Hyndman FAA FASSA, Monash University (elected 2021)
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Professor Andy Pitman AO FAA, UNSW (elected 2021)
Inter-Disciplinary Science
Professor Justin Marshall FAA, University of Queensland (elected 2020)
Professor Hala Zreiqat AM FAA FAHMS FTSE, University of Sydney (elected 2021)
Professor Gordon Smyth FAA, WEHI (elected 2021)
Event two
Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Applied Biology
Dr Jenny Stauber FAA FTSE, CSIRO Land and Water (elected 2020)
Professor Robin Gasser FAA, University of Melbourne (elected 2021)
Professor Barbara Nowak FAA, University of Tasmania (elected 2021)
Animal Sciences
Professor Peter Currie FAA, Monash University (elected 2020)
Professor Glenda Halliday FAA FAHMS, University of Sydney (elected 2021)
Ecology, Environmental Sciences and Evolutionary Biology
Associate Professor Lee Berger FAA, University of Melbourne (elected 2020)
Professor Steven Chown FAA, Monash University (elected 2021)
Professor Catherine Lovelock FAA, University of Queensland (elected 2021)
Plant Sciences
Professor Barry Pogson FAA, Australian National University (elected 2021)
Professor Harvey Millar FAA, University of Western Australia (elected 2020)
Immunology and Microbiology
Professor Linda Blackall FAA, University of Melbourne (elected 2020)
Professor Ian Paulsen FAA, Macquarie University (elected 2020)
Professor Brendan Crabb AC FAA FAHMS, Burnet Institute (elected 2021)
Medicine and Public Health
Professor Adele Green AC FAA FAHMS, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute (elected
2020)
Professor Andrew Roberts AM FAA FAHMS, WEHI (elected 2020)
Professor Arthur Christopoulos FAA FAHMS, Monash University (elected 2021)
Molecular and Cell Biology
Professor Ryan Lister FAA, University of Western Australia (elected 2020)
Professor Mark Dawson FAA FAHMS, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (elected 2021)
Special Election
The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AC FAA, Bond University (elected 2020)
Dr Andrew Cuthbertson AO FAA FTSE FAHMS, CSL (elected 2020)
Dr Cathy Foley AO FAA FTSE, Australia’s Chief Scientist (elected 2020)
Special Election
Professor Lyn Beazley AO FAA FTSE, Murdoch University (elected 2019)
Dr Simon Poole AO FAA FTSE, Cylite (elected 2020)
Professor Margaret Sheil AO FAA FTSE, Queensland University of Technology (elected 2021)
Dr Gregory Clark AC FAA FTSE, Australian National University (elected 2021)
