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Leading scientists to give evidence to Senate inquiry into Australia’s unprecedented bushfires-thumbnail

Leading scientists to give evidence to Senate inquiry into Australia’s unprecedented bushfires

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Local community needs must not be overlooked as we adapt to climate change

The needs of local communities are at risk of being overlooked as Australia grapples with how to adapt to climate change, according to leading climate change adaptation experts.

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Industry partnership stands true through pandemic: 3M

Global industry giant 3M has demonstrated its commitment to supporting STEM in Australia during COVID-19 by continuing to provide funding support to the Australian Academy of Science in partnership despite planned events and activities being cancelled.

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Industry partnership stands true through pandemic: 3M

Global industry giant 3M has demonstrated its commitment to supporting STEM in Australia during COVID-19 by continuing to provide funding support to the Australian Academy of Science in partnership despite planned events and activities being cancelled.

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Academy a top resource for COVID-19 knowledge

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Funding Australian university research

Australians have put their trust in science as a way forward to set our path out of the COVID-19 pandemic and meet the challenges arising.

Discover resources and opportunities for women in STEM

Discover resources and opportunities for women in STEM

The Academy’s STEM Women directory is now host to a growing collection of resources and opportunities aimed at increasing the attraction, retention and progression of girls and women in STEM.

Australia's top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

Australia's top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

An Australian scientist who identified the cause of mass frog extinctions across the globe is among a group of scientists being acknowledged today for their outstanding contributions to science.

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Pandemic risks wiping out hard-won gains by women in STEM

Hard-won gains for women’s advancement in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workforce are now at risk of a major setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic.