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Academy applauds funding to boost gender equity in STEM
The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ has applauded the announcement by the Morrison Government to invest $3.4 million to improve science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.
Academy President urges Australia to join heritable genome editing moratorium
The President of the ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ Professor John Shine AC FAA has welcomed calls for a global moratorium on all clinical uses of genetic editing of heritable human DNA.
Bright stars of ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ recognised with Academy Awards
Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ today with 20 of Australia’s leading scientists and future superstars receiving prestigious 2019 honorific awards.
Academy expert panel responds to findings of fish deaths assessment
The Independent Assessment of Fish Deaths interim report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.
National conversation of science and research priorities is important and timely
The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, of a review of Australia’s science and research priorities.
Academy welcomes focus on Great Barrier Reef climate impacts
The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ has welcomed the findings of the Senate Committee Inquiry into the Great Barrier Reef 2050 Partnership program; particularly its recommendation that government address the impact of climate change on the reef and on Australia more broadly.
Academy welcomes priority investment in critical minerals projects
The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ has welcomed the Australian Government’s measure to prioritise funding for critical minerals projects in the next round of the Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) Grants to help grow the resource sector.