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Vietnam Ministry delegation visit - 4 December 2013

Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology

A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology visited the Academy on 4 December to share Australia’s experience in science, technology and innovation (STI) reform. The visit preceded the start of a new US$100 million FIRST Project (Fostering Innovation through Research, Science and Technology) with World Bank financing. This project will design and pilot STI policies, make R&D institutions more effective, and encourage innovative technology enterprises.

IAP and IAMP joint statement on atimicrobial resistance

IAP and IAMP joint statement on atimicrobial resistance

IAP - The Global Network of Science Academies, and the InterAcademy Medical Panel (IAMP) has issued a joint statement on ‘Antimicrobial Resistance: A Call for Action’.

Statement—Election Policy 2013

On 3 July 2013, the Australian Academy of Science made the following statement regarding science priorities for Australia.

The Science of Immunisation in pharmacies for World Immunisation Week

To celebrate World Immunisation Week (20-27 April) the Australian Academy of Science, in conjunction with The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, has distributed copies of The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers to approximately 5000 pharmacies around Australia.

Academy endorses statement on ocean acidification

On 1 June 2009, the Australian Academy of Science endorsed the InterAcademy Panel on International Issues (IAP)'s statement on ocean acidification.

Statement—Joint academies statement on sustainable ecosystems

On 10 August 2007, the Australian Academy of Science contributed to the following joint academies statement on sustainable ecosystems. It was issued by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.