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Women Decadal Plan Champions

A milestone for championing the vision for women in STEM

The Academy is delighted to welcome Nokia as the 40th Champion of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. The national plan aims to establish a thriving STEM-skilled workforce that is fit for the future, globally recognised, powered by a diverse and gender-balanced pipeline, and supported by an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

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Australian Academy of Science statement on current conflict in Ukraine

The Australian Academy of Science condemns in the harshest possible terms the unprovoked and unlawful military aggression by Russia on the sovereign country of Ukraine. What the world is witnessing at this time is completely unacceptable and reprehensible. The Academy stands by the people of Ukraine, and in particular the Ukrainian scientific community.

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Australia to host congress on sustainability in Oceania

Sustainability leaders, experts, industry and innovators from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific are invited to share their knowledge on sustainability challenges and opportunities in the Oceania region in mid-2022 as part of a major international sustainability event.

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Science leader awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours

The Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, has been awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours for strengthening the ties and friendship between Australia and Italy in the STEM sector and beyond.

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STEM Women Asia launched to the world

STEM Women Asia has been launched—providing an online directory of women in Asia and Oceania working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Three winning ideas heading to Berlin for Falling Walls Lab 2021

Watch the full livestream of Falling Walls Lab Australia 2021 above.

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Australian nutritional researcher wins international 2021 ASPIRE Prize

Ever heard of a nutritious fish-based chutney tailor-made for pregnant and lactating women? It might not sound that appealing to a Western-based palate, but the product developed by nutrition scientist Dr Jessica Bogard is helping to address widespread malnutrition among women in Bangladesh.

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Australian nutritional researcher nominated for international 2021 ASPIRE Prize

A local leader in nutritional science has been announced as the Australian nominee for the prestigious 2021 ASPIRE prize.

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Tackling regional challenges through international scientific collaboration

International collaboration drives Australia’s scientific output, providing researchers with greater access to the world’s knowledge, expertise, technology, infrastructure and capital.