Thirty Australian researchers recently joined with hundreds of others scientists from around the Commonwealth at the 2017 Commonwealth Science Conference in Singapore.
The June conference brought together 450 scientists at different career stages and from 40 different states to celebrate excellence in science across the Commonwealth. The event aimed to inspire young scientists, provide opportunities for cooperation between researchers, build understanding about policy issues of common interest, and encourage scientific capacity building in Commonwealth countries.
The Academy was represented by Professor Andrew Holmes AC PresAA FRS FTSE, Professor Cheryl Praeger AM FAA, Professor Jim Williams AM FAA FTSE, Dr TJ Higgins AO FAA FTSE, Professor Jenny Graves AO FAA and Professor Martin Green AM FAA FRS FTSE.
The program included talks from eminent scientists and discussed common challenges including infectious diseases, the future of the oceans, low carbon energy and sustainable cities. There were talks on emerging new technologies and the implications for policy.
Professor Holmes and Professor Praeger participated in a meeting of presidents of academies to discuss opportunities to expand Commonwealth collaborations.
The conference was organised by the Royal Society and the National Research Foundation, Prime Minister's office, Singapore, and was opened by His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. It was supported by the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. The previous conference took place in Bangalore in November 2014.
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