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New report reveals glaring gaps between Australia’s future needs and science capabilities
Since 1945, three-quarters of all global economic growth has been driven by technological advances. Since 1990, 90% of that advance has been rooted in fundamental science, according to Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University.
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.
Academy Vice-President delivers keynote at NAST Philippines Annual Scientific Meeting
On 9 July in Manila, Australian Academy of Science Vice-President, Professor Ivan Marusic, delivered a keynote address at the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST-PHL).
Academy strengthens biodiversity partnerships with China
Australian Academy of Science President Professor Chennupati Jagadish and Head of International Affairs Nancy Pritchard recently joined Academy Fellows and Australian experts in Beijing for high-level discussions on environmental collaboration and shared conservation priorities. The Australia-China Workshop on Environmental Protection and Biodiversity was organised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Australian Academy of Science.
Elevating our voices: Reflections on the International Science Council from an EMCR perspective
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of joining the Australian delegation at the Global Knowledge Dialogue and 3rd General Assembly of the International Science Council (ISC).
Sustainable development and inclusive collaboration: the responsibilities of the scientific community
This is the transcript of a speech that the Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC delivered at the Chinese Academy of Sciences on 31 May 2025.