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Joint statement from Learned Academies on ARC grants veto-thumbnail

Joint statement from Learned Academies on ARC grants veto

We, the Presidents of Australia’s Learned Academies, are committed to a research and innovation system underpinned by the expertise and talent of researchers across the sciences, humanities, technology and engineering, social sciences, and health and medicine.

From rhetoric to action – academies release joint statement on COP26-thumbnail

From rhetoric to action – academies release joint statement on COP26

The presidents of Australia’s five learned academies have issued a joint statement on COP26 and Australia's path to net-zero emissions.

Draft NSW Government park management plan ‘flawed’ and ignores damage caused by feral horses

Draft NSW Government park management plan ‘flawed’ and ignores damage caused by feral horses

An open letter to the NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean published today calls on the NSW Government to work towards removing all feral horses from every NSW protected area.

Statement from the President—Government’s net zero 2050 announcement-thumbnail

Statement from the President—Government’s net zero 2050 announcement

Academy condemns trolling, bullying and harassment of scientists simply for doing their job-thumbnail

Academy condemns trolling, bullying and harassment of scientists simply for doing their job

A new survey by the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) has found one in five Australian scientists experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19.

President’s statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report-thumbnail

President’s statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report

The passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh-thumbnail

The passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

The Australian Academy of Science pays tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

The risks to Australia of a 3°C warmer world-thumbnail

The risks to Australia of a 3°C warmer world

Statement from the Australian Academy of Science – Kathleen Folbigg-thumbnail

Statement from the Australian Academy of Science – Kathleen Folbigg

There are medical and scientific explanations for the death of each of Kathleen Folbigg’s children.