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Elevating our voices: Reflections on the International Science Council from an EMCR perspective

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of joining the Australian delegation at the Global Knowledge Dialogue and 3rd General Assembly of the International Science Council (ISC).

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2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture to explore future of quantum computing

Professor Lloyd Hollenberg has been awarded the 2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture by the Australian Academy of Science in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

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Fellows celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours

Four Academy Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to science, tertiary education and leadership by being named in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours list.

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New Sydney ferry honours astronomer Ruby Payne-Scott

A new Sydney ferry has been named in honour of Ruby Payne-Scott – an Australian pioneer in radio physics and astronomy and outspoken advocate for women’s rights.

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Academy welcomes new Council members

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Sustainable development and inclusive collaboration: the responsibilities of the scientific community

This is the transcript of a speech that the Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC delivered at the Chinese Academy of Sciences on 31 May 2025.

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26 Aussie scientists join the best of the best

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Academy President among four Academy Fellows elected to the Royal Society

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Thank you, Science Minister Ed Husic

The Australian Academy of Science thanks Ed Husic for his service and for advancing science and industry in Australia.