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

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.

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

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

Academy partnership with CSIRO looks to the future of scientific publishing-thumbnail

Academy partnership with CSIRO looks to the future of scientific publishing

Building Australia’s Future powered by science and innovation-thumbnail

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.

Thank you, Science Minister Ed Husic-thumbnail

Thank you, Science Minister Ed Husic

The Australian Academy of Science thanks Ed Husic for his service and for advancing science and industry in Australia.

Eight ways Australia can improve the way it invests in research-thumbnail

Eight ways Australia can improve the way it invests in research

The Australian Academy of Science’s submission to the Australia Research Council’s (ARC) review of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) makes eight recommendations that would improve its effectiveness.

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Speech: President’s address to Indiaspora gathering

I wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

2025–26 Federal Budget: The vital infrastructure of today is supercomputing – not just roads and rail-thumbnail

2025–26 Federal Budget: The vital infrastructure of today is supercomputing – not just roads and rail

Australia’s 2025–26 Budget overlooks crucial investment in supercomputing, risking future scientific capability and security, the Academy warns.

US threats to R&D capability: Academy calls for emergency meeting of National Science and Technology Council-thumbnail

US threats to R&D capability: Academy calls for emergency meeting of National Science and Technology Council

The United States is a vitally important alliance partner with whom Australia should and must work collaboratively, but a partner that is unpredictable.