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International grants supercharging Australian research collaborations
Australian researchers tackling big challenges have received a total of $6.2 million in grants to deepen partnerships with international collaborators across priority technology areas.
As the world looks up, Australia looks away
The Australian Government’s decision to withdraw from its association with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is short-sighted and risks long-term damage to the country's astronomy capability.
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.
Game changer: Australia on track to join world's largest research funding program
Academy welcomes Australia's move to join the world's largest research funding program, in a milestone win for international scientific collaboration.
Academy leads Australian delegation to Indigenous knowledge summit in Aotearoa New Zealand
The Australian Academy of Science is leading a delegation of experts to Aotearoa New Zealand for Taikura, the second summit of the Tri-Academy Partnership on Indigenous Engagement from 24 to 26 November 2025.
President's keynote: Strengthening Australia–India science collaboration for a sustainable and resilient future
This is the transcript of a keynote address delivered by Academy President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australia India Water Centre (AIWC) as part of the AIWC@5 International Symposium on 17 November 2025.
Australia to lead first-ever United Nations indoor air quality global pledge
The Australian Academy of Science and Burnet Institute are leading global efforts at the United Nations, to declare healthy indoor air a human right.