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Australia’s leading scientists respond to the release of Government’s modelling data
The Australian Academy of Science is encouraged by indications that National Cabinet will make public future models based on Australian data on a regular basis.
STEM Equity Monitor will help drive universal changes in gender equity
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Advancing Women in STEM 2020 Action Plan announced today by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
Academy announces Indigenous travelling scientist awards
Dr Michael-Shawn Fletcher and Mr Frank Loban are the recipients of the Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award for 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
