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President's speech – Australia's choice: science and technology in an era of disruption
This is the transcript of the Ralph Slatyer Address on Science and Society by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Cooperative Research Australia 2025 National Innovation Policy Forum. The event was held at the National Press Club of Australia on Monday 3 November 2025.
President's speech: Australian Council of Deans of Science
This is the transcript of a speech by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) Annual Conference Gala Dinner. It was delivered on 21 October 2025 at the Shine Dome.
Australia's fundamental research funding crisis is being ignored
The Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) issues papers have failed to address declining investment in fundamental research (sometimes referred to as basic or discovery research), instead implying research is only important if it can be commercialised by industry.
Speech: Academy Chief Executive on the State of Indoor Air in Australia report
This is the transcript of a speech delivered by Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia OAM at the launch of the inaugural ‘State of indoor air in Australia 2025’ report, discussing possible impacts of the report on science.
Academy Fellow one of three scientists to win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In a testament to Australian scientific excellence, Professor Richard Robson FAA FRS has been announced as one of three scientists to win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Keynote address: Beyond gender – why intersectional diversity matters for lasting inclusion
This is the transcript of the keynote address by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Women of Colour in STEM Awards 2025. It was delivered on 6 October 2025 at the event in Melbourne, hosted by STEM Sisters.