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
Summary of 2023 Symposium: Professors Steven Chown and Frances Separovic-thumbnail

Summary of 2023 Symposium: Professors Steven Chown and Frances Separovic

We have now come to the end of the 2023 Symposium. Today we have heard from a range of thought leaders from Defence, foreign affairs, our security agencies, the university and research sectors, and industry. The big question we sought to answer today was: “have we got the balance right between national security and research openness?”

Kathleen Folbigg

Scientists call for law reform following release of final report into Kathleen Folbigg’s convictions

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes today’s report by former Chief Justice of NSW Tom Bathurst AC KC confirming reasonable doubt regarding the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg.

A woman with shoulder length brown hair is interviewed on camera

‘Masterful and thorough research’ by Academy Fellow led to Kathleen Folbigg pardon

The role of science in overturning one of Australia’s biggest miscarriages of justice has featured in a national TV documentary broadcast to more than half a million Australians.

Michelle Simmons portrait photo, wearing a black top and smiling at the camera. Blurred backround.

Fellow’s ‘extraordinary journey’ leads to PM’s Science Prize

Academy Fellow Professor Michelle Simmons AO FAA FTSE FRS has been awarded the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her world-leading research in quantum electronics.

Aussie researchers extend a helping hand to Ukraine-thumbnail

Aussie researchers extend a helping hand to Ukraine

Three emerging innovators to represent Australia at Falling Walls Lab in Germany-thumbnail

Three emerging innovators to represent Australia at Falling Walls Lab in Germany

Dr Emma-Anne Karlsen is the winner of the eighth Falling Walls Lab Australia event, hosted by the Australian Academy of Science on 18 September.

Eureka Prizes recognise excellence in science and science engagement -thumbnail

Eureka Prizes recognise excellence in science and science engagement

Australian Academy of Science honorific award recipient Professor Renae Ryan AM and Academy Fellow Professor Toby Walsh FAA are among the 19 individuals and teams recognised at the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prize awards for excellence in Research and Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement and School Science, held on 23 August in Sydney.

Montage of 14 recipients of the 2023 France and Europe Mobility Grants

Fourteen 2023 France and Europe Mobility Grants awarded for outstanding research

The Academy is pleased to announce the recipients of the France and Europe Mobility Grants for 2023.

Placeholder pattern

Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 72nd Lindau Meeting

Seven of Australia's brightest young scientists attended the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to physiology and medicine from 25 June to 1 July in Germany.