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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.

Academies join forces to launch COVID-19 expert database

[Note: The link to the expert database on this page became inactive when the Academy closed the database in August 2022.]

03 April 2020

Academy supports IAP communiqué on COVID-19

30 March 2020

Academy supports statement to G20 leaders on COVID-19

The Australian Academy of Science supports the below statement made this week on behalf of the S20, the science academies of the G20.

27 March 2020

Ten young scientists to represent Australia at Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting

[UPDATE: The 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, scheduled for June and July 2020, has been postponed to 2021. The decision was made by the committees of the Foundation and the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.]

04 March 2020

Academy awards reflect the excellence and diversity in Australian science

Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today with 18 current and future superstars receiving prestigious 2020 honorific awards.

03 March 2020

Changing our attitude to ‘waste’

Australians must start treating waste as a resource rather than a problem, says recycling science expert Professor Veena Sahajwalla.

01 March 2020

Gender equity conference demonstrates progress and inspires change

The Catalysing Gender Equity 2020 Conference, held on 20 and 21 February in Adelaide, clearly demonstrated the success, impact and growth potential for inclusion and diversity in STEM. The two-day conference was hosted by the Academy in collaboration with Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).

28 February 2020