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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.
Three early-career researchers to pitch their innovative ideas at Falling Walls Lab in Berlin
Mabel Day, a PhD candidate from the University of Adelaide, has been named the winner of the tenth Falling Walls Lab Australia, hosted by the Australian Academy of Science on 1 September 2025.
Horizon Europe would be a game changer for Australia
President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, has welcomed Minister for Science the Hon Senator Tim Ayres decision to start exploratory talks with the European Commission on Australia’s possible association to Horizon Europe.
New report reveals glaring gaps between Australia’s future needs and science capabilities
Since 1945, three-quarters of all global economic growth has been driven by technological advances. Since 1990, 90% of that advance has been rooted in fundamental science, according to Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University.
Speech: Building a robust, responsive, and interconnected ecosystem
This is the transcript of a speech by the President of the Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FRS FREng FTSE, delivered on 8 August 2025 at the KTSI Conference in Indonesia.
Academy Vice-President delivers keynote at NAST Philippines Annual Scientific Meeting
On 9 July in Manila, Australian Academy of Science Vice-President, Professor Ivan Marusic, delivered a keynote address at the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST-PHL).