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Bringing better science to the justice system: ABC interview with Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia-thumbnail

Prioritising R&D in Australia: ABC interview with Academy Chief Executive

Anna-Maria Arabia spoke with Saskia Mabin on ABC Radio Canberra Mornings on 14 August 2025.

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Speech: Building a robust, responsive, and interconnected ecosystem

This is the transcript of a speech by the President of the Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FRS FREng FTSE, delivered on 8 August 2025 at the KTSI Conference in Indonesia.

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Action on Australian research integrity reform needed now

Australia’s leading scientists have renewed their call for the Australian Government to establish a national body to manage and investigate research misconduct in Australia.

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Incentivising business investment in R&D

The Australian Academy of Science is calling for an urgent national conversation on R&D investment in Australia.

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Expanding our horizons: Academy co-hosts event on Australia–Europe research collaborations

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A new plan for Australia to remain an astronomy world-leader

Australian scientists are on the verge of answering humanity’s biggest questions about our cosmic origins and whether we’re alone in the universe.

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Bringing better science to the justice system: ABC interview with Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia

TOPICS: Kathleen Folbigg and creating a more science-aware justice system. Broadcast on Tuesday 27 May 2025

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Academy partnership with CSIRO looks to the future of scientific publishing

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Building Australia’s Future powered by science and innovation

The President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, has welcomed the new Albanese Ministry and outlined seven immediate priorities for the federal government.