Are you a scientist interested in joining the International Science Council (ISC) Scientific Reference Group review process for the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development?
The ISC Regional Focal Point Asia and the Pacific (ISC RFP-AP), based at the Australian Academy of Science, has successfully lobbied to secure the voice of science in the process.
It is calling for scientists with relevant knowledge and expertise in the Goal Profiles under review in 2024 (No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Climate Action, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) to add their names to the list of potential referees of the Sustainable Development Goal review reports.
Scientists may put themselves forward, or nominate a colleague (with their permission).
This is an opportunity to highlight your work in the region, share sustainable development goal success stories, and engage with high-level stakeholders.
There is no need for a formal application at this stage—simply email ISC RFP-AP Director Dr Petra Lundgren at isc-ap@science.org.au by Friday 6 October (or earlier, if possible), to let her know you are available and have the desired expertise.
Dr Lundgren will pass on the list of names to the lead authors at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be involved in a national dialogue about how we can address national security concerns whilst enabling the benefits that open scientific collaboration offers Australia and the globe. Our annual symposium, ‘International scientific collaborations in a contested world’, will explore how we can uphold the long-held values of the research enterprise—openness, accountability, objectivity, and integrity—whilst also managing geopolitical tensions and securing the prosperity of Australia and our region.
This nationally significant event is being convened by our Foreign Secretary Professor Frances Separovic AO FAA, and Academy Fellow Professor Steven Chown FAA. The program will be a combination of high-level keynote addresses and panel discussions, with Academy President Professor Jagadish being joined by speakers from Australia, the US and the UK.
The symposium will be held on 14 November, preceded by a symposium dinner on 13 November.
Find out more and register for this unique event.
From advancing energy storage, to investigating why some plant species are more vulnerable to water stress than others, and the search for a cure for HIV—the Academy has been rolling out videos exploring the many and varied achievements of our 2023 Fellows.
The EMCR Forum continues to champion improvement in the national research environment through advocacy for Australia's early- and mid-career researchers. Keep up with their latest submissions and position statements.
Following the 2020 hailstorm—where dozens of windows were smashed—Ian Potter House underwent a complete refurbishment and restoration of the heritage listed building.
The project aimed to improve the building’s accessibility, reduce its environmental footprint and preserve the heritage values of the building, courtyards and gardens for future generations of Canberrans.
Staff were able to return to their desks in late 2022—and the refurbishment project has now won the 2023 Master Builders and Asset Construction Hire Excellence Award in the Commercial or Retail Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration (A$5–10 million) category.
The following submissions to government have been published:
Find out more about coming opportunities for scientists:
Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update:
The sky and stars hold significant cultural and spiritual importance for Indigenous Australians, who have developed rich and intricate astronomical knowledge and stories that are deeply integrated into their cultural and spiritual practices.
Join the Academy for the fifth instalment of the 2023 public speaker series as our speakers explore how Indigenous knowledges of our sky and the stars are informing and inspiring. Speakers are Mr Des Mongoo, Chair, Wajarri Liaison Committee, and a second speaker to be confirmed.
Date: Tuesday 10 October
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm AEDT
Venue: The Shine Dome and online
Cost: $15 in person, free online
Nourishing Australia: a decadal plan for the science of nutrition was published by the National Committee for Nutrition in 2019. Pillar 3 of the plan is ‘Precision and Personalised Nutrition’, which aims to advance the science of targeted dietary solutions. Now is an opportune time to revisit the plan’s key goals for this pillar and prepare for the next stage of implementing precision and personalised nutrition science across Australia.
This two-day conference will focus on accelerating the implementation of Nourishing Australia’s pillar on precision and personalised nutrition as well as celebrating the state of the science at a national and international level.
Date: 19 and 20 October 2023
Time: Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm AEDT; Friday 11:30am – 5:30pm AEDT
Venue: The Shine Dome, Canberra. Day 2 participants will have the option to join online.
Registration and cost: Attendee numbers in person are capped so early registration is recommended. Online attendee numbers are not capped. Registration costs are priced to help cover the costs of running the conference at the Shine Dome.
Join this national dialogue about how we can address national security concerns whilst enabling the benefits that open scientific collaboration offers Australia and the globe.
Symposium dinner
Date: Monday 13 November 2023
Time: 6.30pm – 10.00pm AEDT
Venue: National Gallery of Australia
Cost: $180.00 (inc. GST)
Symposium
Date: Tuesday 14 November
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm AEDT
Venue: The Shine Dome or online
Cost: In-person $180.00 (inc. GST) or online $50.00 (inc. GST)
Register to attend both the symposium and dinner for $300.00 (inc. GST).
Registrations are limited due to high demand and the capacity at both venues. Registration for in person attendance close on Tuesday 31 October, or before, if capacities are reached.
Registration for online participation closes on Friday 10 November.
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm AEDT (2.30pm for lecture, 3.30pm for afternoon tea)
Venue: Ian Wark Lecture Theatre, CSIRO, Research Way, Clayton, VIC
Cost: Free
Registrations: Please register for this event. Closer to the event, CSIRO staff will be in contact to finalise the registration process and advise of access to the venue.
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With further support from our Fellows, donors and friends, we have been able to develop and implement a breadth of programs and activities that are now sewn into the fabric of Australian science.
Today, we continue to uphold this legacy and donations play an important role in ensuring science informs decisions wherever they are made, the continuation of building capabilities, nurturing early- and mid-career researchers who are shaping the science sector, and contributing to national and international challenges.
To learn more about giving to the Academy visit our website or contact Kate Groves on (02) 6201 9460 or kate.groves@science.org.au
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