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Australia’s economy depends on a resilient science system

The pages of our national newspapers are littered with debate about the merits of the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia policy. Yet, the one factor that supporters and opponents equally ignore is that no matter your vision for the future, economic power in the 21st century correlates with scientific power.

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Remarkable achievements in research recognised with Academy awards

Today, 22 researchers from around Australia who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science are recognised for their achievements with Australian Academy of Science honorific awards.

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Academy responds to Universities Accord report

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Australian Universities Accord Final Report released today.

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We are 70 years young – here are some things you might not know about us!

Read on for a glimpse of who we are.

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Celebrating seven decades of the home of Australian science

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Academy welcomes diversity in STEM review

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the final report of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review.

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75 years of the Australian Journals of Scientific Research celebrated

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Australian Journals of Scientific Research (AJSR) which represent a remarkable archive of more than 70,000 articles.

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2023 Symposium closing remarks: Professor Chennupati Jagadish

Thank you, Professors Steven Chown and Frances Separovic for your summary of the Academy's 2023 Symposium.

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Are Australia’s international scientific collaborations at risk with the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023?

Australia’s national security and research community has gathered in Canberra tonight on the eve of a National Symposium to discuss how Australia can address national security concerns while enabling the benefits that open scientific collaboration offers Australia and the globe.