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The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s draft national science and research priorities.

Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that despite Australia’s reliance on science and research and development (R&D) to navigate a challenging economic landscape, overall national investment in R&D continues its 14-year decline.

Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish said the reforms will create a far more robust and research-oriented system.

The President of the ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ has welcomed the draft recommendations of the Diversity in STEM review, released today by the Australian Government, which highlights the task at hand while showcasing progress made.

The Great Barrier Reef is likely to face impacts from climate change that could become irreversible around mid-century regardless of whether global emissions stabilise, according to a new report by the ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ.

The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ welcomes the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report and thanks the panel, including the chair Professor Mary O’Kane, for their diligent work.

Fellow of the ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ Professor Doug Hilton AO has been named as the new chief executive of Australia’s national science agency.

An engineer, a microbiologist and an ecologist are among 20 researchers recognised for their outstanding contributions to science by being elected Fellows of the ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ.

The ¾«¶«ÊÓƵ welcomes the Albanese Government’s ongoing support for science and research in the 2023–24 Federal Budget.