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Australia’s leading scientists respond to Universities Accord Interim Report

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report and thanks the panel, including the chair Professor Mary O’Kane, for their diligent work.

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Leading biologist and Academy Fellow appointed CSIRO Chief Executive

Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Doug Hilton AO has been named as the new chief executive of Australia’s national science agency.

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Academy welcomes 20 new Fellows for their outstanding contributions to science

An engineer, a microbiologist and an ecologist are among 20 researchers recognised for their outstanding contributions to science by being elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

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How did science and research feature in the Federal Budget?

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Albanese Government’s ongoing support for science and research in the 2023–24 Federal Budget.

The Ukraine-Australia Research Fund is now open

Academy launches Ukraine-Australia research fund

Australia's scientists welcome review of ARC Act

Australia's scientists welcome review of ARC Act

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Trusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.

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Indigenous people’s knowledge, science research and an Academy grant help unlock the mystery of ‘fairy circles’

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Nine young Australian scientists to attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Nine early-career researchers from Australia will be heading to Lindau, Germany this year to attend the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

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NBN Co champions women in STEM with unique partnership

NBN Co is committed to increasing female representation in the workforce under an initiative to raise female participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) roles.