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NSW Science Extension student April Abela speaks at the Shine Dome

Academy celebrates great Australian science at the Shine Dome

View the Science at the Shine Dome Gallery

‘Role models count’—students inspired by Australia’s top scientists

‘Role models count’—students inspired by Australia’s top scientists

Ten of New South Wales’ brightest science students converged on Canberra in May to meet leading Australian scientists.

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Transcript: Science at the Shine Dome President’s Address 2019, Professor John Shine

Delivered 9 am Wednesday 29 May 2019, Shine Dome, Canberra

Australia’s top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

Australia’s top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

An Australian scientist whose research changed international food laws and set infant nutrient recommendations worldwide is among a group of scientists who are being acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to science.

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Australian scientist in the running for APEC Science Prize

A researcher whose work assesses the conservation challenges and management risks associated with sea level rise has been chosen as Australia’s nominee for the US$25,000 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE).

Celebrating the iconic Shine Dome’s 60th birthday

Celebrating the iconic Shine Dome’s 60th birthday

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Academy Fellow elected to United States National Academy of Sciences

Australian Academy of Science Fellow Professor Jenny Graves AO is one of 125 scientists recently elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and the only Australian scientist to be elected this year.

Academy announces successful recipients of the 2019 J G Russell Award

Academy announces successful recipients of the 2019 J G Russell Award

The Australian Academy of Science has announced the successful recipients of its 2019 J G Russell Award.

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Asia–Pacific research partnerships set to tackle big challenges

Fourteen collaborative research projects will collectively receive $1.25 million of Australian Government funding as part of the Regional Collaborations Programme, administered by the Australian Academy of Science.