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Have your say on the future of agriculture

The Academy's National Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is looking for comments and feedback on the final draft version of the Decadal Plan for Agricultural Sciences.

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Australia strengthens science ties with Indonesia

The first Australia–Indonesia Science Symposium brought together more than 100 leading researchers and emerging scientists to find out how science and innovation can meet shared challenges.

Statement—Academy endorsement of statement on Improving the reproducibility of biomedical research by IAP for Health

In September 2016, the Australian Academy of Science endorsed the InterAcademy Partnership for Health (IAP for Health) statement on improving the reproducibility of biomedical research.

Transforming Indonesia and Australia with science and innovation

Australian and Indonesian scientists have come together in Canberra this week to encourage better scientific cooperation between the two countries.

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Former Chief Scientist awarded Academy Medal

The Academy Medal was awarded to Australia’s former Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC, at a special ceremony held at Ian Potter House on Thursday.

Sustainability science initiative to safeguard Australia’s Future

The Future Earth Program is being launched in Australia. Future Earth is a global initiative of the International Council for Science that brings together thousands of researchers and billions of dollars of sustainability research programs across the world.

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Sustainability focus for new program launched by Academy

The Future Earth Program, which brings together thousands of researchers and billions of dollars of sustainability research from across the world, was launched in Australia today.

New funding a game changer for recognition of leading women in science

The future of women in science is stronger today after funding was announced for one of Australia’s most prestigious awards – the Nancy Millis Medal.

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Annual honorific awards announced

Australia’s brightest scientific minds have been recognised in the Academy’s annual honorific awards, acknowledging their contributions to important scientific challenges.