News and views

Explore updates on Academy initiatives, scientific developments, and expert perspectives on issues shaping research and policy. Our commentary reflects the Academy’s role in fostering informed discussion and sharing thought leadership that connects science with society.
Image Description
Shine dome aerial directly overhead
Filters
Clear filters
Academy delegation to engage in global science diplomacy for Australia-thumbnail

Academy delegation to engage in global science diplomacy for Australia

The Australian Academy of Science is set to play a role in advancing global science diplomacy at the International Science Council (ISC)’s third General Assembly in Muscat, Oman this month.

New director announced to lead International Science Council’s Asia Pacific program-thumbnail

New director announced to lead International Science Council’s Asia Pacific program

A science diplomat with extensive global experience in strategic management of science relationships across governments, non-government organisations, industry and academia has been appointed Director of the International Science Council (ISC) Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific, led by the Australian Academy of Science.

Set the table for summer with our Fellows’ reading and listening recommendations-thumbnail

Set the table for summer with our Fellows’ reading and listening recommendations

Academy announces 2024–25 recipients of Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grants-thumbnail

Academy announces 2024–25 recipients of Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grants

The Australian Academy of Science congratulates the grant recipients of the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) (TMIA) grant funding for the 2024–25 round.

Placeholder pattern

2024 in review: celebrations of science, and progress on many fronts

Placeholder pattern

Evolving challenges and opportunities for nutrition science revealed in review of decadal plan

The mid-term review of the Australian Academy of Science’s National Committee for Nutrition's decadal plan has revealed critical insights into the evolving challenges and opportunities in nutrition science. From food security to sustainability and nutrition literacy, the review underscores the vital role of nutritional science in shaping Australia’s health, environmental resilience and economic future.

A man stands in front of a large projector screen showing images of different AI-related books.

EMCRs tackle ethical and social challenges of AI in science

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Science conference, hosted by ANU in collaboration with CSIRO, brought together over 75 early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) from across Australia to critically examine AI’s role in advancing scientific research.

Opinion: We cannot supercharge Australia’s economy without fixing this major inefficiency -thumbnail

Opinion: We cannot supercharge Australia’s economy without fixing this major inefficiency

Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA RSEng FTSE

Australian Parliament House in Canberra

A rare opportunity to shape the R&D system so it is working for Australians

Professor Chennupati Jagadish, President of the Australian Academy of Science, has welcomed the commencement of the Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) hailing it as an opportunity to position Australia in an era of intense global competition and build a system that is fit for purpose.