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Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) 2026 grant funding recipients announced
The Australian Academy of Science congratulates the grant recipients of the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding for the 2026 round.
Keynote address: Beyond gender – why intersectional diversity matters for lasting inclusion
This is the transcript of the keynote address by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Women of Colour in STEM Awards 2025. It was delivered on 6 October 2025 at the event in Melbourne, hosted by STEM Sisters.
EMCRs tackle ethical and social challenges of AI in science
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Science conference, hosted by ANU in collaboration with CSIRO, brought together over 75 early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) from across Australia to critically examine AI’s role in advancing scientific research.
Academy expert receives international award for mathematics education
Emeritus Professor Kaye Stacey has been awarded the 2024 Emma Castelnuovo Award in recognition of her more than 40 years of research-based design, development and implementation of innovative, influential work in the practice of mathematics education.
Speech by Academy Chief Executive: Academy launches a new system of professional learning
This is an abridged version of the speech delivered by Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia at the launch of the Academy’s Primary Connection and reSolve resources on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
New STEM primary school resources set to transform teaching
The confidence and capability of the nation’s primary school teachers to deliver Australia’s science and mathematics curriculum is set to receive a huge boost, thanks to new evidence-based digital educative resources developed by the Australian Academy of Science.
Academy concerned by the removal of advanced mathematics prerequisites at University of Sydney
The Australian Academy of Science is concerned by the removal of advanced mathematics prerequisites for particular courses by the University of Sydney.
