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  • Science on the campaign trail

    There is a lot said during an election campaign – and much of it highlights why science matters. 

    In the 2025 election, we're outlining on social media how many campaign remarks and election commitments rely on science.

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    Election 2025

    Ahead of the 2025 federal election, the Australian Academy of Science is proposing urgent investment to modernise Australia’s supercomputers.

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  • Nominate and apply for 2026 awards and opportunities!

    Our honorific awards recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science, and our funding opportunities support scientists to undertake research, travel and lectures.

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  • Meet our 2025 award recipients

    Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Academy with 22 of Australia’s leading scientists receiving a prestigious honorific award in 2025.

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  • Science on the campaign trail
  • A pale background with the words Election 2025 Bringing Australia's supercomputing up to speed
    Election 2025
  • Nominate and apply for 2026 awards and opportunities!
  • Meet our 2025 award recipients

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