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New corresponding members admitted to the Academy

A physicist, Professor John Spence and a molecular biologist, Professor Matthias Hentze have been admitted to the Academy for outstanding contributions to their fields.

2017 awards now open

Science Academy awards open for 2017

The 2017 round of nominations and applications for the Academy's awards and grants is now open.

Professor CNR Rao being admitted to the Australian Academy of Science as a corresponding member.

Professor Rao admitted as a Corresponding Member

Professor CNR Rao was formally admitted as a Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science at a ceremony in Canberra yesterday.

Fellows celebrated as ‘rock stars’ in Knowledge Nation 100

Fellows celebrated as ‘rock stars’ in Knowledge Nation 100

Eight Fellows from the Australian Academy of Science are among a list of scientists, researchers and industry experts announced as part of the ‘Knowledge Nation 100’.

Welcome to our new website

Welcome to our new website

Thank you for visiting the Australian Academy of Science online. If you’ve visited us here before, you’ll notice that our website has had a make-over.

Frontiers of Science conference starts today-thumbnail

Frontiers of Science conference starts today

Scientists working on new materials to meet the challenges of the 21st century are gathering in Melbourne today for the annual Frontiers of Science conference.

New Early- and Mid-Career Forum executive announced-thumbnail

New Early- and Mid-Career Forum executive announced

The Academy's Early- and Mid-Career (EMCR) Forum has announced changes to its executive team.

Innovators and leading thinkers recognised in Science Academy awards-thumbnail

Innovators and leading thinkers recognised in Science Academy awards

Scientists who are leading the world on solar energy efficiency, helping to develop one-shot flu vaccines, and making portable biosensors to detect viruses are among the winners of the Australian Academy of Science’s annual honorific awards.

Innovators and leading thinkers recognised in Science Academy awards

Scientists who are leading the world on solar energy efficiency, helping to develop one-shot flu vaccines, and making portable biosensors to detect viruses are among the winners of the Australian Academy of Science’s annual honorific awards.