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Excellence in science

Recognising outstanding achievement through our Fellowship and awards. Supporting pathfinding research.
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We champion excellence in Australian science across diverse fields, from astronomy to zoology.

Our Fellows are among the nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for outstanding research with clear impact. We celebrate exceptional contributions with medals and awards. We also support pathfinding research and exciting opportunities for early- and mid-career researchers. Recognition from the Academy elevates our high-quality research in the national consciousness.

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Six top Australian scientists have earned prestigious civic honours for their service across diverse research fields, from mathematics to immunology.

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Three Academy Fellows have been recognised by the Royal Society for their outstanding contributions to scientific research and discovery.

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Inaugural National EMCR Nursing and Midwifery Research Symposium: charting the future of healthcare

The inaugural National Early- and Mid- Career Researcher (EMCR) Nursing and Midwifery Research Symposium on 11 November 2024 brought together researchers, industry leaders and consumers to drive advancements in healthcare research.

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The Global Talent Attraction Program supports a nationally coordinated approach to strengthening Australia’s science and technology capability through international talent attraction.

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Restore Science

The Academy of Science has launched the Restore Science campaign, built on new independent research into Australian public attitudes to science.

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What happens when an influential Australian changemaker meets a trailblazing scientist? To find out, join the Australian Academy of Science for the 2026 Public Speaker Series.
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Science at the Shine Dome 2024

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The Australian Academy of Science has pleasure in presenting the 2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture. Professor Lloyd Hollenberg FAA will give his lecture on Thursday 6 November 2025 at CSIRO in Clayton, Victoria.
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Shine Dome Open Day 2026

The iconic, heritage-listed Shine Dome will open its doors as part of the 2026 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.
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The Australian Academy of Science acknowledges and pays respects to the Traditional Owners of all the lands on which the Academy operates, and where its Fellows and employees live and work. The Academy recognises Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first innovators and scientists of this land and honour their enduring connection to Country, from which we are committed to learn. We pay our respects to, and recognise the cultural authority of, their Elders past and present.

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