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The Australian Academy of Science warns the 2026–27 Budget must reverse a decade of declining R&D investment or risk lasting damage to Australia’s economy, security and global competitiveness.

Five Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science have been recognised for distinguished and outstanding service in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.

One of the world’s most respected neurologists whose pioneering work changed the way we think about epilepsy will become the next President of the Australian Academy of Science – Australia’s leading independent voice for science.

This is the transcript of the Ralph Slatyer Address on Science and Society by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Cooperative Research Australia 2025 National Innovation Policy Forum. The event was held at the National Press Club of Australia on Monday 3 November 2025.

Science at the Shine Dome is the Academy’s flagship event. Over four days from 1 to 4 September 2025, Australia’s science sector gathered at the Shine Dome in Canberra – the home of Australian science – to celebrate science and to honour outstanding achievements.

The Australian Academy of Science is calling for an urgent national conversation on R&D investment in Australia.

A new Sydney ferry has been named in honour of Ruby Payne-Scott – an Australian pioneer in radio physics and astronomy and outspoken advocate for women’s rights.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will deliver $6.3 million in grants to strengthen science and technology collaboration with regional neighbours through the second round of the Australian Government’s $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund.

Joint media release: Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and Australian Academy of Science