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Fellows celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours

Four Academy Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to science, tertiary education and leadership by being named in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours list.

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Academy welcomes new Council members

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Sustainable development and inclusive collaboration: the responsibilities of the scientific community

This is the transcript of a speech that the Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC delivered at the Chinese Academy of Sciences on 31 May 2025.

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Bringing better science to the justice system: ABC interview with Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia

TOPICS: Kathleen Folbigg and creating a more science-aware justice system. Broadcast on Tuesday 27 May 2025

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Academy partnership with CSIRO looks to the future of scientific publishing

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26 Aussie scientists join the best of the best

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Academy President among four Academy Fellows elected to the Royal Society

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Building Australia’s Future powered by science and innovation

The President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, has welcomed the new Albanese Ministry and outlined seven immediate priorities for the federal government.

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Thank you, Science Minister Ed Husic

The Australian Academy of Science thanks Ed Husic for his service and for advancing science and industry in Australia.