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Academy Fellows celebrated with Order of Australia honours
Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science continue to exemplify excellence in science, with four Fellows among those recognised in the 2023 Order of Australia honours.
Developments in Australian science to watch out for in 2023
Environmental reform, new national science and research priorities and stronger scientific engagement in the Asia-Pacific are among the big-ticket items on the agenda for Australian science in 2023.
President of India awards President of Australian Academy of Science
The Indian Government has recognised Australian Academy of Science President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE for his outstanding achievements in science, technology and education during an international award ceremony.
Stories for summer: Academy Fellows reveal their reading, listening and viewing recommendations
From the germination of 2,000-year-old Judean date palms to tales of beekeepers in the Ukrainian-Russian ‘grey zone’, the Australian Academy of Science’s 7th annual Fellows’ reading, listening and viewing list reveals the diverse interests of Australia’s leading scientists.
At the centre of science: 2022 in review
It's been another eventful year for the Australian Academy of Science, as we continued to support and celebrate excellence in Australian science. There are plenty of highlights—here's a month-by-month snapshot of 2022.
Maths problem: review finds shortage of teachers and researchers
There are significant challenges facing teaching and research in the mathematical sciences in Australia, according to a nation-wide review of the discipline.
‘Pure joy’: nine marine, soil and plant biologists awarded 2023 Thomas Davies Research Grants
Nine early-career and mid-career researchers have been awarded the 2023 Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology.