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President’s address and launch of Academy Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
In terms of scientific leadership, the Academy can and must continue to play a leading role in shaping the Australian scientific landscape.
Academy journal explores history of plant pathology in Australia
The latest edition of the Academy’s journal, Historical Records of Australian Science, is devoted to the history of plant pathology in Australia. Despite the challenges of academic isolation and lack of communication, early plant pathologists flourished and made many world-first discoveries that assisted Australian farmers to overcome challenges in crop growth.
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.
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.
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.