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Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 71st Lindau Meeting

Twelve of Australia's brightest young scientists attended the 71st annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to the discipline of chemistry from 26 June to 1 July in Germany. This event is a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and emerging scientists from around the world.

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Embracing Indigenous Knowledges in STEM the focus of NAIDOC Week webinar

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Fire ants, stink bugs and varroa mite: Australian biosecurity explained in new video series

As an island nation, Australia is lucky to have geographically isolated borders to help to protect us from imported pests and diseases. But we still need a strong biosecurity system to ensure that we prevent threats to agriculture, natural environments and human health from entering Australia.

Environmental social scientist Australia’s nominee for international 2022 ASPIRE Prize-thumbnail

Environmental social scientist Australia’s nominee for international 2022 ASPIRE Prize

Dr Georgina Gurney from James Cook University has been nominated as Australia’s nominee for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) Prize.

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Academy celebrates Indigenous Knowledges during NAIDOC Week

Associate Professor Bradley Moggridge received the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award from the Australian Academy of Science in 2019.

Governor-General and Science Minister officially reopen Australia’s home of science-thumbnail

Governor-General and Science Minister officially reopen Australia’s home of science

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Enabling Australia's data-driven future for science

The Australian Academy of Science has launched a new report: Australia’s Data-Enabled Research Future: Science calling for action to support the future of scientific research across the nation. The report presents the findings from consultations within the science community on data-related needs to ensure the continuity of scientific research in Australia.

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Queen’s Birthday honours for four Academy Fellows

The Australian Academy of Science congratulates its four Fellows recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List with appointments to the Order of Australia for their outstanding service and exceptional achievements.

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Make research integrity training mandatory, say 73% of Australian researchers

The results of the first national survey to investigate research integrity in Australia, a collaboration between the Australian Academy of Science and publisher Springer Nature, indicate broad support for mandatory research integrity training. The survey found that whilst 68% of respondents stated that their institution offered research integrity related training and 50% stated it was mandatory, 73% felt that such training should be mandatory for all those holding a research position.