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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.

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Time to act to improve the air we share indoors

A new report warns that poor indoor air quality is harming Australians, and urges government to implement national monitoring, enforceable standards, and action to protect public health.

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Academy Fellow receives top national science prize

Academy Fellow Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska FAA FTSE has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for redefining air pollution science and vastly improving how the world mitigates pollution risk. 

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Academy farewells champion of Australian science

The Australian Academy of Science is saddened to learn of the passing of its former President and former Chief Scientist of Australia, Dr Jim Peacock AC FAA FTSE FRS, at the age of 87.

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President's speech: Australian Council of Deans of Science

This is the transcript of a speech by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) Annual Conference Gala Dinner. It was delivered on 21 October 2025 at the Shine Dome.

Fellows' reading and listening list 2025

Spark your curiosity, make a fresh discovery or dive into a new world this summer with entertainment recommendations from some of Australia's top scientists.

Summer reading recommendations from our Fellows

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Australia's fundamental research funding crisis is being ignored

The Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) issues papers have failed to address declining investment in fundamental research (sometimes referred to as basic or discovery research), instead implying research is only important if it can be commercialised by industry.

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Speech: Academy Chief Executive on the State of Indoor Air in Australia report

This is the transcript of a speech delivered by Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia OAM at the launch of the inaugural ‘State of indoor air in Australia 2025’ report, discussing possible impacts of the report on science.