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$3.2 million for Asia-Pacific research announced

With the announcment of the Regional Collaborations Programme, scientists working on grand challenges in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region will have access to $3.2 million of new funding.

Australian and Asia–Pacific researchers to benefit from $3.2 million in funding

Scientists working on grand challenges in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region will have access to $3.2 million of new funding to promote international research collaborations.

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Academy Fellow receives Lifetime of Conservation Award

The Academy wishes to congratulate Robyn Williams FAA, who has been presented with the Lifetime of Conservation Award by the Australian Geographic Society.

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Executive Committee for JSPS Alumni Association elected

The Executive Committee for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Alumni Association in Australia has been elected.

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2016 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

The Australian Academy of Science wishes to congratulate all of the deserving recipients of the 2016 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

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Nobel Prize winner marks 20 year anniversary

Members of the scientific community gathered at the Shine Dome in Canberra to celebrate the work of Professor Peter Doherty, marking the 20th anniversary of his Nobel Prize in Medicine.

To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate—new booklet launched to address immunisation fears

Minister for Health the Hon Sussan Ley MP has today joined the presidents of the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Academy of Science, Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty and paediatrician Dr Michael Freelander MP to launch The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers.

Michelle Simmons

Fellow to receive L’oreal–UNESCO woman in science award

Academy Fellow, Professor Michelle Simmons FAA, has been announced as the L’oreal–UNESCO Asia–Pacific Woman in Science for 2017.

World-leading Australian researcher named recipient of prestigious Matthew Flinders Medal

The Australian Academy of Science has announced Professor Barry Ninham AO FAA as the recipient of the Matthew Flinders Award and lecture – one of Australia’s most prestigious honours for work in the physical sciences.