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Research on Australia’s cities and regions: siloed, lacking vision and underfunded

Research on Australia’s cities and regions: siloed, lacking vision and underfunded

The sustainable transformation of Australia’s cities and regions is being hampered by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision according to a new report by Future Earth Australia, a program of the Australian Academy of Science.

Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised for their work to eliminate gender bias.

Institutions recognised for work to eliminate gender bias

Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised today for their efforts to improve gender equity and diversity, receiving Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Awards as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.

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Australian Academy of Science welcomes Australia–US bilateral science and technology initiatives

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes a range of Australia–US bilateral science and technology initiatives announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison during his meetings in Washington.

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Bring science and industry together for a better digital future

Australia is not in the driving seat when it comes to the digital transformation currently underway worldwide, with scientists today calling on researchers and industry to work together to ensure Australia benefits from a rapidly expanding sector.

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.