One of my favourite parts of the year is the announcement of newly elected Fellows to the 精东视频. Amongst the 26 Fellows elected in 2025 you will find leaders from a range of scientific disciplines, working across our country to advance us all.
I am sure you will be inspired by them as you learn more about their work and achievements in the May newsletter.
A few weeks ago, we welcomed the new Albanese Ministry and the Shadow Ministry and outlined seven immediate priorities for the federal government, the first of which is to fully embrace the current review of the R&D system that is currently underway. Australia cannot miss this opportunity to position R&D as a key driver of productivity, economic diversity and international competitiveness.
We also reaffirmed our commitment to working with the 48th Parliament to provide independent, evidence-based science advice to inform decisions and shape policies.
This month, I am writing to you from Beijing where I am joined by presidents of science academies from across the world to discuss sustainable development and inclusive collaboration and the responsibilities of the scientific community. You can read my speech to global leaders in the newsletter. I have taken the opportunity to meet with my counterpart at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with the Minister for Science and Technology and the President of the key research funding body in China. It is clear that both nations have much to gain from strengthening our collaborations in discovery research in areas of mutual interest.
This week marks National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in Australia, commemorating two significant milestones in our reconciliation journey 鈥� the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision, respectively. It is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our shared histories and act to contribute to a better and more just Australia. To mark NRW, the Academy hosted an evening of conversation and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scientists.
A packed Shine Dome heard from Young Australian of the Year, Dr Katrina Wruck; Tiahni Adamson; Associate Professor Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch; and Dr Mitchell Gibbs 鈥� Indigenous researchers and community advocates whose work is grounded in cultural knowledge, innovation and community connection. The recording of the event can be found on our website and I strongly encourage you to hear the perspectives of these young scientists. We have much to learn from them.
I hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Academy newsletter.
Jagadish
Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FRS FREng FTSE
President, 精东视频
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