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History made as Pacific scholars vote to establish Pacific academy

In a truly historic day, more than 60 Pacific scholars from across the Pacific Island nations overwhelmingly agreed to establish a Pacific academy of sciences and humanities at a gathering in Apia, Samoa on 24 and 25 October. 

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Aussie researchers extend a helping hand to Ukraine

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Three emerging innovators to represent Australia at Falling Walls Lab in Germany

Dr Emma-Anne Karlsen is the winner of the eighth Falling Walls Lab Australia event, hosted by the Australian Academy of Science on 18 September.

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Science to support Southeast Asia economic strategy

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed Australia’s 2040 Southeast Asia Economic Strategy as an opportunity to deepen science and technology regional partnerships that underpin priority areas.

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Fourteen 2023 France and Europe Mobility Grants awarded for outstanding research

The Academy is pleased to announce the recipients of the France and Europe Mobility Grants for 2023.

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Major ARC reforms will strengthen Australia’s research capability

Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish said the reforms will create a far more robust and research-oriented system.

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Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 72nd Lindau Meeting

Seven of Australia's brightest young scientists attended the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to physiology and medicine from 25 June to 1 July in Germany.

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Aussie chemistry expert a contender for international science prize

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2022 annual report highlights Academy’s wide range of achievements

The announcement that the Academy will lead the International Science Council Asia Pacific Regional Focal Point was one of the many achievements highlighted in the Academy’s 2022 annual report, released today.