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STEMM gender equity pilot appoints Elizabeth Broderick; accepts new institutions
Australia’s Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot today announced former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick as Chair of its Expert Advisory Group, and the acceptance of eight new institutions into its Pilot of the UK-based Athena SWAN Charter.
Australia’s opportunity to create bright future through chemistry
Improving chemistry research and education will be vital in supporting future industries, according to a new plan for the future of chemistry in Australia.
CSIRO cuts mean national environmental science capacity in jeopardy
Australia’s world-leading climate and environmental science capability is facing an uncertain future with the news of more major job cuts at CSIRO, according to the Australian Academy of Science.
National environmental science capacity in jeopardy
Australia’s world-leading climate and environmental science capability is facing an uncertain future with the news of more major job cuts at the CSIRO, according to the Australian Academy of Science.
Innovation agenda a turning point for Australian science
The government’s national innovation and science agenda announced today puts science and innovation at the centre of Australia’s future, with 20 initiatives to boost research and innovation, including in education, research infrastructure, and international collaboration in science and business.
Science Academy urges global action at Paris climate talks
Leadership by the Australian Government and global cooperation at the Paris climate talks will be essential in avoiding the worst effects of global climate change, according to the Australian Academy of Science.
Academy awards research funding for leading scientists
The Australian Academy of Science will fund new research to help the survival of some of Australia’s endangered species, help prevent hospital readmissions in central Australia, and apply cutting-edge ecology and evolutionary biology to model climate change adaptation.
Academy welcomes reinstatement of Science to the Australian Cabinet
The Australian Academy of Science today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that Ian Macfarlane is now the Minister for Industry and Science.