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Dr Dingchen Wen and Professor Brian Schmidt pose for a photo together. Both are smiling and wearing conference lanyards.

From Melbourne to Kyoto: How an early-career researcher is building international collaborations

A Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship catalysed Dr Dingchen Wen’s research career.

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Historical geology material recently acquired at the Fenner Archives

Field books reveal how pioneering geologist Professor David Green carried out his work in Papua New Guinea in the 1950s.

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Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates

Nine early-career scientists joined Nobel Prize winners for a week of scientific exchange at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

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Pacific leaders and researchers unite to strengthen food systems resilience ahead of COP31

The 'Pacific Resilience by Design Symposium' explored practical pathways for strengthening food security in the face of climate change, economic shocks and growing regional challenges.

Ronit Prawer

Australian Academy of Science announces new Head of International Affairs

Science diplomat Ronit Prawer will lead the international portfolio, as the Academy farewells Nancy Pritchard after 34 years of service.

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Australia expands horizons for scientists through association with the world’s largest research program

Association with Horizon Europe unlocks significant funding and partnership opportunities that will boost Australia’s innovation and resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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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.

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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.

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‘The Bearer of this Letter ...’ 

Newly discovered archival letters reveal how early 20th-century Australia deployed its scientists abroad, armed with prime ministerial introductions.