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The Academy has received $1 million from SIEF to continue funding the Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting Fellowships and Heidelberg Fellowships.

$1 million in new funding connecting young scientists to Nobel Laureates

With Nobel Prize winners feted as global celebrities in the science world, it is no surprise that Dr Deepak Jain felt nervous when he approached Professor Donna Strickland at this year’s Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting.

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Become a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion

“No sector can solve this alone. Leadership is required and it must be accompanied by accountability. We have much to learn from each other.”

New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM

New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM

Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field. STEM Women is an online directory of women in Australia working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Academies call on health ministers to resolve health data issues

Regulatory barriers that limit timely access to population and health data must be resolved to achieve better health outcomes for Australians, according to leading scientists and medical health researchers.

Australia’s top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

Australia’s top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

An Australian scientist whose research changed international food laws and set infant nutrient recommendations worldwide is among a group of scientists who are being acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to science.

Australia’s leading scientists look to the future with the Morrison Government

Australia’s leading scientists look to the future with the Morrison Government

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the newly elected Morrison Government and will work with it to ensure the economy and workforce can benefit from advances in science and technology of the highest quality and intensity.

International science engagement pays dividends for Australia

International science engagement pays dividends for Australia

The economic and scientific benefits to Australia’s membership of major global science organisations have been outlined in a report released today by the Australian Academy of Science.

Academy expert panel responds to Government report on fish deaths

The Independent Assessment of fish deaths in the lower Darling final report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.

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Academy welcomes government strategy to advance women in STEM

The Australian Academy of Science has applauded the Australian Government’s ‘Advancing Women in STEM’ strategy released today by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP.