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Coral reefs, protein folding and climate change: Research conferences win funding
The Australian Academy of Science is proud to support scientific research through sponsorship of research conferences that focus on rapidly developing fields of research.
Proposed changes to Defence Bill strike a better balance
The amendments to the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill strike a better balance between protecting Australia’s national security and ensuring domestic and international scientific collaboration can continue to serve our national interest, says President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Chennupati Jagadish.
Academy concerned by the removal of advanced mathematics prerequisites at University of Sydney
The Australian Academy of Science is concerned by the removal of advanced mathematics prerequisites for particular courses by the University of Sydney.
Transcript: The launch of the St Vincent’s Discovery and Innovation campaign by Professor Chennupati Jagadish
Richard, Anthony, my sincere congratulations on the launch of your campaign. I wish you every success.
Scientists recognised for raising the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research
Two researchers have received the 2024 Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award for their research on precision cancer treatment and the management of Australian wetlands.
Distinguished scientists set to share research with new audiences
The Academy is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship, Selby Fellowship and Rudi Lemberg Travelling Fellowship which will support four researchers in travelling both to Australia and overseas.
Transcript: Supercomputing Asia 2024 welcome by Professor Chennupati Jagadish
Supercomputers enhance our everyday lives. Australia needs a coordinated national strategy to secure its high-performance computing and data infrastructure.