This week, the Academy marked National Reconciliation Week with a gathering at the Shine Dome to hear from three exceptional and inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers.
The 2025 Young Australian of the Year Dr Katrina Wruck, Associate Professor Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch and Dr Mitchell Gibbs shared stories not just about their research, but also about the journeys they have been on to arrive where they are today.
Led by MC Tiahni Adamson, Katrina, Shannon and Mitchell offered honest and open reflections on science as it is conducted in Australia today, from perspectives that are still underrepresented and undervalued. The presentations went to the heart of the mutual benefits the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives afford any research endeavour, and the challenges that can face efforts to integrate and meaningfully embrace these perspectives.
A common theme underlying the presentations was the importance of valuing the process and the journey, not just the products, of scientific research. The speakers also reflected on the failure of current systems of research funding and bureaucracy to actively consider the value of relationships and genuine collaboration and, through this, the opportunities that are lost for all of science.
But despite the ongoing challenges presented, the event was peppered with purpose, optimism and hope. We encourage you to find out more about the speakers and watch the recording of the event.
The International Science Council鈥檚 Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific recently hosted a visit by representatives of 11 diplomatic missions and two government departments at the Academy in Canberra.
Diplomatic missions represented were Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Samoa, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for regional focal point staff to hear about recent developments from the diplomatic representatives of these countries. It was also an opportunity to raise awareness of the work of the regional focal point and the Academy.
The , based at the Academy, convenes the scientific community in Asia-Pacific and acts as a hub for ISC Members and activities in the region.
After the Academy鈥檚 journal moved to online publication some years ago, the journal introduced 'online-early' publication. The articles all had allocated definitive document identifiers (DOIs) and were collated into the two issues per year with final pagination added.
Now our journal, along with most of the journals published by CSIRO Publishing, is adopting another change: . Once an article is ready for publication, it is immediately published online with final citation details; there is no longer a need to wait for inclusion in an issue for the final citation details. Due to the change, our issues this year are April and December (they were January and June), and will settle into June and December in 2026.
The papers already published online in 2024 and the start of 2025 have been reformatted for continuous publication and included in the first issue for 2025, resulting in a bumper issue of 28 articles 鈥� nearly all of which are free to read.
Academy Fellows have unrestricted access to all the journal鈥檚 content: log into the Academy website, go to the 鈥楩ellows only鈥� page, and look for the journal link under 鈥楻esources and other information鈥�.
The Academy recently made the following submission to government:
Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update:
If Fellows have been recognised with an award, please let us know via fellowship@science.org.au so we can consider including it in the next update.
AI can have a big environmental footprint 鈥� but it can also be a powerful tool to help us protect and restore the natural world.
In the third of our 2025 public speaker series, join us to explore these two sides of AI鈥檚 impact on our environment with experts working at the cutting edge: Camille Goldstone-Henry and Associate Professor Chang Xu.
Find out more about this event
Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025
Time: Canapes and drinks are served from 5.30pm, with the talks (and the livestream) at 6.00 鈥� 7.00pm AEST
Venue: The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT (and free online livestream)
Cost: $20pp ($15pp for students), livestream free
Find out more about our 2025 public speaker series
Watch the recordings of our previous events: What is AI? and AI and our health
In our flagship event, Australia鈥檚 science sector will gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra 鈥� the home of 精东视频 鈥� to celebrate science and to honour outstanding achievements.
Fellows elected in 2025 will sign the historic Charter Book, adding their name to the scientific greats of our nation, and delegates will have a unique opportunity to learn about the depth and breadth of 精东视频 from the nation鈥檚 best. We will celebrate the recipients of the Academy鈥檚 prestigious awards and early- and mid-career researchers will have an unparalleled opportunity to network and forge new collaborations.
The National Symposium, which is part of Science at the Shine Dome, will explore the findings of Australian Science, Australia鈥檚 Future, the Academy鈥檚 examination of the capabilities Australia requires to meet our national ambitions. Mark the dates in your diaries now.
Find out more about Science at the Shine Dome 2025. Registrations for the event will open in early June.
Watch the highlights of Science at the Shine Dome 2024:
The fourth event in our series on AI in science is set for 12 August 鈥� right in the middle of ! The topic is 鈥楢I and our food鈥�; more details will be published on our website soon.
Across Australia, emerging researchers will soon be competing for a spot at the 10th Falling Walls Lab Australia Finale at the iconic Shine Dome in Canberra. The jury of eminent judges at the finale will select the most innovative and promising ideas, with three winners chosen to represent Australia in Berlin. Join the finale audience in Canberra on 1 September, but book early as seats are limited and will fill quickly!
The is being held in Sydney on 17 and 18 November 2025, bringing together local and international speakers who are experts in the field of research integrity and research misconduct. The conference aims to raise awareness about the importance of research reproducibility and quality, expose areas of poor research conduct and explore ways to improve health and medical research.
The organising group is made up of Academy Fellows Professor Simon Gandevia and Professor David Vaux, along with Professor Jennifer Byrne who is the 2025 recipient of the Academy鈥檚 David Vaux Research Integrity Fellowship Award.
See the Academy鈥檚 position statement on managing research misconduct.
The 精东视频 has launched the Global Talent Attraction Program aimed at recruiting leading scientists from the United States. This institution- and discipline-agnostic initiative offers competitive relocation packages to attract exceptional talent that could be placed in universities, medical research institutes, research agencies, and industries while focusing on areas of national need. Embedding brilliant minds within Australia鈥檚 R&D system creates a powerful multiplier effect that seeds capability, creates jobs, attracts investment, mentors young scientists, and positions Australia as a global innovation leader.
With other countries already pursuing similar opportunities, the Academy is calling on visionary funders to contribute to this nation-building program and be part of Australia鈥檚 scientific and economic future.鈥�
To learn more about giving to the Academy visit our website or contact Kate Groves on (02) 6201 9460 or kate.groves@science.org.au.
The Honorary editor of the Academy newsletter is Professor Yuri Estrin FAA
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