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Federal budget funding to strengthen Australian scientific leadership in Asia-Pacific
The Australian Academy of Science will lead a new regional presence coordinating scientific engagement in the Asia-Pacific thanks to a $10.3 million investment from the Australian Government over the next six years.
Gender equity changes to NHMRC Investigator Grants are ‘game-changing’
The Academy welcomes the introduction of measures to address systemic disadvantage faced by female and non-binary senior researchers via the Investigator Grant scheme of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Kim Carr recognised for his service to Australian science and research
One of the Australian Parliament’s fiercest science and research advocates, Kim Carr, has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today for advancing the cause of science and technology in Australia.
A new climate vision for a sustainable and equitable Australia
Australia must address social injustices and support communities experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities as we adapt to a changing climate, argues a new report from Future Earth Australia.
Australia’s leading scientists welcome new ministers
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the new Albanese ministry, in particular the appointments of Ed Husic (Industry and Science), Chris Bowen (Climate Change and Energy), Mark Butler (Health and Aged Care), Jason Clare (Education), Tanya Plibersek (Environment and Water), and Murray Watt (Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).
Academy responds to decision to hold second inquiry into the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg
In March last year, over a hundred eminent scientists, including several Nobel Laureates, signed a petition seeking the immediate release of Kathleen Folbigg. Many of those scientists are Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.