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History made as Pacific scholars vote to establish Pacific academy
In a truly historic day, more than 60 Pacific scholars from across the Pacific Island nations overwhelmingly agreed to establish a Pacific academy of sciences and humanities at a gathering in Apia, Samoa on 24 and 25 October.
Replace our broken funding system and commit to Australian research
The Australian Academy of Science says the Australian Universities Accord must include an unambiguous commitment to research in the Australian university system and provide it with fit-for-purpose base funding complemented by, not substituted with, research project funding.
Australia’s leading scientists welcome draft national science and research priorities
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s draft national science and research priorities.
Latest ABS stats show national investment in R&D has fallen again
Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that despite Australia’s reliance on science and research and development (R&D) to navigate a challenging economic landscape, overall national investment in R&D continues its 14-year decline.
Much more to be done to improve diversity in STEM
The President of the Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the draft recommendations of the Diversity in STEM review, released today by the Australian Government, which highlights the task at hand while showcasing progress made.
Climate change impacts on the Great Barrier Reef could become irreversible
The Great Barrier Reef is likely to face impacts from climate change that could become irreversible around mid-century regardless of whether global emissions stabilise, according to a new report by the Australian Academy of Science.
Australia’s leading scientists respond to Universities Accord Interim Report
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report and thanks the panel, including the chair Professor Mary O’Kane, for their diligent work.
Leading biologist and Academy Fellow appointed CSIRO Chief Executive
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Doug Hilton AO has been named as the new chief executive of Australia’s national science agency.