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Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 72nd Lindau Meeting
Seven of Australia's brightest young scientists attended the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to physiology and medicine from 25 June to 1 July in Germany.
Antarctica, geology and the Frank Stillwell Collection
Rare manuscripts and photographs documenting early Australian exploration of Antarctica and its connection to developments in geology and mineralogy have been digitised as part of an ongoing collaborative project between the Australian Academy of Science and the National Library of Australia.
Australia’s leading scientists respond to Universities Accord Interim Report
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report and thanks the panel, including the chair Professor Mary O’Kane, for their diligent work.
Statement regarding June 2023 cuts to Australian space programs
Space-derived activities and services underpin much of Australia’s economic, environmental and national security yet are predominantly delivered by foreign entities.
Leading biologist and Academy Fellow appointed CSIRO Chief Executive
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Doug Hilton AO has been named as the new chief executive of Australia’s national science agency.
Fellows recognised with King’s Birthday Honours
Six Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to science by receiving an Order of Australia in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours List.
Press conference transcript: Science central in overturning Australia’s greatest miscarriage of justice
The following is a transcript of a press conference given by the President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE and Chief Executive, Anna-Maria Arabia of the Australian Academy of Science, in response to the pardon of Kathleen Folbigg announced earlier today.
