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President’s address and launch of Academy Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
In terms of scientific leadership, the Academy can and must continue to play a leading role in shaping the Australian scientific landscape.
Education leader recognised for service to Australian research
Chancellor of the University of Canberra Lisa Paul AO PSM has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today for advancing the cause of research and higher education in Australia.
Academy journal explores history of plant pathology in Australia
The latest edition of the Academy’s journal, Historical Records of Australian Science, is devoted to the history of plant pathology in Australia. Despite the challenges of academic isolation and lack of communication, early plant pathologists flourished and made many world-first discoveries that assisted Australian farmers to overcome challenges in crop growth.
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.
Academy endorses S20 Communiqué 2024
The Australian Academy of Science has over the past months contributed to discussions on urgent global challenges via the Science20, a working group comprising national learned academies of the Group of 20 (G20).
Matthew Flinders Medal recipient witnesses explorer’s reinterment
The Academy’s Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture recognises scientific research of the highest standing in the physical sciences and honours the contributions of Australia’s early scientific researchers.
Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 73rd Lindau Meeting
Eleven of Australia’s brightest early-career scientists have attended the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this year dedicated to physics.
Primary care research receives funding boost thanks to Douglas and Lola Douglas
Two early career researchers will receive further financial support to continue their primary care research thanks to the 2024 Douglas and Lola Douglas Scholarship in Medical Science.