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Clockwise from top left: Dr Jing He, Dr Jake Robinson, Dr Rocio Camacho Morales and Dr Jackie Webb.

2026 J G Russell Award recognises diverse research projects 

Four early-career researchers will receive top-up grants to advance their experimental work.

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Australian scientists bound for Nobel Laureate Meeting

Nine outstanding Australian early‑career researchers have been selected to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, joining Nobel Prize winners and peers from around the world.

Dr Cassandra Sedran-Price and Mr Jacob Birch, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award – Celebrating Indigenou scientists

Indigenous scientists recognised for climate resilience research

Two Indigenous researchers are reshaping Australia’s scientific landscape – and strengthening climate resilience in the process.

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Check out the new Editor’s Choice article in Historical Records of Australian Science

The Academy’s history of science journal turns 60. To celebrate, we want to know your favourite articles.

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Research round-up: Quolls, dingoes and bushfires

In this edition: Indigenous knowledge sheds light on quoll decline, bush-fires have long-term impacts on water quality, and tracing the resurgence of Murchison dingoes

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Message from the President: February 2026

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026 – there is much to look forward to this year.

Opportunities for scientists: February 2026

Find out more about opportunities available including: Seeds of Science, Asia and Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs.

Fellows update: February 2026

Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update, which includes honours and awards, obituaries and recently published biographical memoirs.

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Academy fellowships link conservation and climate expertise worldwide

Three researchers – with work spanning human behaviour, invasive species and ancient climate patterns – will share conservation and climate science across Australia and internationally thanks to prestigious Academy fellowships.