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Australian researchers to collaborate with India on science projects
The ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ has announced the successful recipients of the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) 2019 Fellowships.
Australian environmental scientists receive Max Day awards
Dr Tim Doherty from Deakin University and PhD student Ms Nicole Foster from the University of Adelaide are the 2019 recipients of the ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award.
Four Fellows appointed to National Science and Technology Advisory Council
The Academy welcomes the appointment of six new board members to the National Science and Technology Council including four Academy Fellows: Professor Barbara Howlett, Professor Geordie Williamson, Professor Brian Schmidt and Professor Ian Frazer.
Emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scientists recognised
Bradley Moggridge, Tui Nolan, and Amy Searle are the inaugural recipients of the ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award.
Recommended summer reading from Australia’s top scientific minds
There’s nothing like fully immersing yourself in a good book—so what do Australia’s top scientific minds recommend you read this holiday season?
Fifteen institutions recognised for gender equity and diversity efforts
Fifteen Australian institutions have been recognised for their efforts to improve gender equity and diversity, receiving the inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Awards from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Former Academy President wins PM’s Prize for Science
Former Academy President Emeritus Professor Kurt Lambeck AO FAA FRS has been awarded the $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for ‘transforming our understanding of our living planet’.