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Elephants, buffalo and baboons: the wild side of the Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship
Not only did Dr Benjamin Allen have to contend with having his lunch stolen by samango monkeys while fulfilling his Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship, there were also the matters of civil unrest and the outbreak of a pandemic.
Supporting Ukrainian scientists through a partnership with the Breakthrough Prize Foundation
Ukrainian scientists who have fled the war with Russia or who have been unable to work due to the destruction of their workplace are set to receive a helping hand from their Australian counterparts.
Academy welcomes S20 recommendations for global recovery
The Australian Academy of Science supports the communiqué released in September by the S20, the science academies of the G20. The S20 Summit, coordinated on the margins of the G20’s theme of ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, concluded in Jakarta, Indonesia with recommendations to G20 governments on international cooperation toward common goals in key priority areas.
Federal budget funding to strengthen Australian scientific leadership in Asia-Pacific
The Australian Academy of Science will lead a new regional presence coordinating scientific engagement in the Asia-Pacific thanks to a $10.3 million investment from the Australian Government over the next six years.
Outstanding scientists don’t work alone: collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region
In a global world, the future of science depends on strong and enduring international relationships. According to Professor Sharon Lewin from the Doherty Institute, “Collaboration across borders in science is hugely important, especially when you're trying to tackle really big and important problems.”
A long, fruitful history of Japanese-Australian collaboration in STEM
Japan and Australia, two global leaders in science, have a rich history of working together. It is now over 40 years since the bilateral science and technology treaty between the two countries was signed. While science collaboration between Japan and Australia was well established prior to this, the treaty formalised and built on the relationship to the great benefit of both countries.
Sustainability challenges and opportunities the focus of Oceania congress
Sustainability leaders, experts, industry professionals and innovators from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific came together recently to share their knowledge on sustainability challenges and opportunities in the Oceania region as part of a major international sustainability event.
Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 71st Lindau Meeting
Twelve of Australia's brightest young scientists attended the 71st annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to the discipline of chemistry from 26 June to 1 July in Germany. This event is a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and emerging scientists from around the world.