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Industry partnership stands true through pandemic: 3M-thumbnail

Industry partnership stands true through pandemic: 3M

Global industry giant 3M has demonstrated its commitment to supporting STEM in Australia during COVID-19 by continuing to provide funding support to the Australian Academy of Science in partnership despite planned events and activities being cancelled.

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What if we cannot find a vaccine? German and Australian scientists discuss COVID-19

Despite an unprecedented global research effort and record-breaking times to first in-human trials there are no guarantees that a vaccine will be available soon for COVID-19, according to one of Germany’s pre-eminent virologists, Professor Doctor Marylyn Addo.

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Industry partnership stands true through pandemic: 3M

Global industry giant 3M has demonstrated its commitment to supporting STEM in Australia during COVID-19 by continuing to provide funding support to the Australian Academy of Science in partnership despite planned events and activities being cancelled.

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Funding Australian university research

Australians have put their trust in science as a way forward to set our path out of the COVID-19 pandemic and meet the challenges arising.

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Academy a top resource for COVID-19 knowledge

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Academy commits to supporting gender equity in higher education during and after COVID‑19

The Australian Academy of Science has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity in STEM by signing the ‘Preserving gender equity as a higher education priority during and after COVID-19’ joint statement.

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Marine conservationist announced as Australian nominee for 2020 APEC ASPIRE Prize

A Queensland scientist who has led marine biodiversity conservation and sustainable coastal development projects across the world has been announced as the Australian nominee for the 2020 international ASPIRE Prize.

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Queen’s Birthday honours for five Academy Fellows

Five Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours, receiving the Order of Australia for their outstanding service or exceptional achievements.

Global Science TV launches 1st episode—Can the world tackle climate change with COVID-19 urgency?

Global Science TV launches 1st episode—Can the world tackle climate change with COVID-19 urgency?

The coronavirus pandemic has proven the world is capable of a global response to address a crisis. But why haven’t we seen the same type of swift action on climate change? And can we expect our leaders to pay as much attention to scientific advice for other challenges as we emerge from the pandemic?