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Australia's scientists welcome review of ARC Act

Australia's scientists welcome review of ARC Act

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Trusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.

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We have the tools, but not the ambition—President’s statement on IPCC report

It has been five years since the IPCC highlighted the unprecedented scale of human-induced climate change from rising greenhouse gas emissions.

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Statement from the Australian Academy of Science: AUKUS nuclear submarine announcement

Quotes attributable to Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE, President of the Australian Academy of Science.

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Spotlight on STEM Women Global pioneers for International Women’s Day

The Australian Academy of Science’s Gender Equity in STEM program is a suite of initiatives, underpinned and informed by the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, aimed at increasing female participation in STEM and aligning and supporting gender equity activities across organisations.

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NBN Co champions women in STEM with unique partnership

NBN Co is committed to increasing female representation in the workforce under an initiative to raise female participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) roles.

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Experts deliver evidence in long COVID parliamentary hearing

Defining long COVID and understanding knowledge gaps about the condition and its impacts in Australia were among the major themes discussed at a recent expert roundtable.

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Parliament invites leading experts to inform Long COVID and Repeat Infections Inquiry

How can you receive quality healthcare for an illness if there isn’t a clear definition of what that illness is?

Academy welcomes new philanthropy director

Academy welcomes new philanthropy director

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes Kate Groves to the role of Philanthropy Director.

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President of India awards President of Australian Academy of Science

The Indian Government has recognised Australian Academy of Science President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE for his outstanding achievements in science, technology and education during an international award ceremony.