Australian Academy of Science
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An independent organisation of distinguished Australian scientists, championing science for the benefit of all.
Read our landmark report: https://bit.ly/ASAF2035 #Science2035
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Congratulations to our newly elected Fellows and Corresponding Members for 2026.
“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society,” says Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC Academy President.
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“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society,” says Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC Academy President.
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The Australia-Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative (AVSTICI) is now OPEN.
💰 Grants from $100k–$300k
🌱 Focus: Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, & Waste Management
🤝 Collaboration: AU leads + VN partners
💰 Grants from $100k–$300k
🌱 Focus: Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, & Waste Management
🤝 Collaboration: AU leads + VN partners
June 17, 2026 at 5:38 AM
The Australia-Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative (AVSTICI) is now OPEN.
💰 Grants from $100k–$300k
🌱 Focus: Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, & Waste Management
🤝 Collaboration: AU leads + VN partners
💰 Grants from $100k–$300k
🌱 Focus: Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, & Waste Management
🤝 Collaboration: AU leads + VN partners
Despite a long history of world-leading discoveries, Australia's science system is going backwards – at the very moment the rest of the world is moving forward, fast.
That's why we've launched BACK AUSTRALIA'S ABILITY, a call to every Australian to do exactly that.
That's why we've launched BACK AUSTRALIA'S ABILITY, a call to every Australian to do exactly that.
June 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Despite a long history of world-leading discoveries, Australia's science system is going backwards – at the very moment the rest of the world is moving forward, fast.
That's why we've launched BACK AUSTRALIA'S ABILITY, a call to every Australian to do exactly that.
That's why we've launched BACK AUSTRALIA'S ABILITY, a call to every Australian to do exactly that.
$323.8 million for priority research infrastructure is welcome by the Academy.
May 29, 2026 at 8:17 AM
$323.8 million for priority research infrastructure is welcome by the Academy.
Ever wondered what’s inside the Shine Dome, the building that looks like a spaceship?
It’s not aliens.
The Academy’s 21st President, Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic AC, takes you on a mini tour of the Australian Academy of Science and shares his vision for the future of Australian science.
It’s not aliens.
The Academy’s 21st President, Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic AC, takes you on a mini tour of the Australian Academy of Science and shares his vision for the future of Australian science.
May 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Ever wondered what’s inside the Shine Dome, the building that looks like a spaceship?
It’s not aliens.
The Academy’s 21st President, Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic AC, takes you on a mini tour of the Australian Academy of Science and shares his vision for the future of Australian science.
It’s not aliens.
The Academy’s 21st President, Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic AC, takes you on a mini tour of the Australian Academy of Science and shares his vision for the future of Australian science.
48 months. 1,460 days. 2,102,400 minutes
Thank you, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, for leading the Australian Academy of Science with optimism and conviction.
Thank you, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, for leading the Australian Academy of Science with optimism and conviction.
May 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM
48 months. 1,460 days. 2,102,400 minutes
Thank you, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, for leading the Australian Academy of Science with optimism and conviction.
Thank you, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, for leading the Australian Academy of Science with optimism and conviction.
Congratulations to our newly elected Fellows and Corresponding Members for 2026.
“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society,” says Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC Academy President.
science.org.au/news-events/...
“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society,” says Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC Academy President.
science.org.au/news-events/...
May 21, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Congratulations to our newly elected Fellows and Corresponding Members for 2026.
“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society,” says Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC Academy President.
science.org.au/news-events/...
“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society,” says Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC Academy President.
science.org.au/news-events/...
Congratulations to the three researchers who have received Travelling Fellowships, to advance conservation and climate science through international collaboration: https://science.org.au/news-events/news-views/academy-fellowships-link-conservation-climate-expertise-worldwide
February 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Congratulations to the three researchers who have received Travelling Fellowships, to advance conservation and climate science through international collaboration: https://science.org.au/news-events/news-views/academy-fellowships-link-conservation-climate-expertise-worldwide
Nearly $140,000 in funding has been awarded to 12 Australian researchers who will undertake research placements with leading Indian institutes, thanks the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. science.org.au/news-events/...
February 18, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Nearly $140,000 in funding has been awarded to 12 Australian researchers who will undertake research placements with leading Indian institutes, thanks the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. science.org.au/news-events/...
Our 2027 awards are now open for nominations! Each year, we recognise researchers who have made remarkable achievements across diverse fields. Nominations close 1 May 2026. science.org.au/news-events/...
February 18, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Our 2027 awards are now open for nominations! Each year, we recognise researchers who have made remarkable achievements across diverse fields. Nominations close 1 May 2026. science.org.au/news-events/...
Will the coming Federal Budget mark a turning point in Australia’s long-running decline in R&D investment? Read our recommendations for the Federal Government in our submission published today: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
February 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Will the coming Federal Budget mark a turning point in Australia’s long-running decline in R&D investment? Read our recommendations for the Federal Government in our submission published today: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Congratulations to the nine early- and mid-career researchers have been awarded the 2026 Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology to tackle some of Australia's biggest environmental challenges. Find out more: https://bit.ly/45tDvev
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Congratulations to the nine early- and mid-career researchers have been awarded the 2026 Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology to tackle some of Australia's biggest environmental challenges. Find out more: https://bit.ly/45tDvev
Congratulations to Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science honored today by the Governor-General: 3 Companions (AC), 1 Officer (AO), and 1 Member (AM). A celebration of Australian scientific excellence! 🧵
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations to Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science honored today by the Governor-General: 3 Companions (AC), 1 Officer (AO), and 1 Member (AM). A celebration of Australian scientific excellence! 🧵
📣 We're hiring: Governance Administrator
Support our Council and committees to deliver governance excellence at Australia's premier science academy.
📍 Canberra ACT (Acton)
💼 Competitive salary + super
⏰ Full-time, ongoing
Support our Council and committees to deliver governance excellence at Australia's premier science academy.
📍 Canberra ACT (Acton)
💼 Competitive salary + super
⏰ Full-time, ongoing
January 21, 2026 at 10:34 PM
📣 We're hiring: Governance Administrator
Support our Council and committees to deliver governance excellence at Australia's premier science academy.
📍 Canberra ACT (Acton)
💼 Competitive salary + super
⏰ Full-time, ongoing
Support our Council and committees to deliver governance excellence at Australia's premier science academy.
📍 Canberra ACT (Acton)
💼 Competitive salary + super
⏰ Full-time, ongoing
Congratulations and welcome to our new Council members!
We are delighted to congratulate our Academy Fellows who will join the Academy's Council in May 2026: (Clockwise, left to right) 🧵
We are delighted to congratulate our Academy Fellows who will join the Academy's Council in May 2026: (Clockwise, left to right) 🧵
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Congratulations and welcome to our new Council members!
We are delighted to congratulate our Academy Fellows who will join the Academy's Council in May 2026: (Clockwise, left to right) 🧵
We are delighted to congratulate our Academy Fellows who will join the Academy's Council in May 2026: (Clockwise, left to right) 🧵
Can you grab someone’s attention in 3 to 4 seconds without resorting to cat gifs? On any given day, our social media adviser might translate new climate research, summarise a policy submission, post targeted ads and create graphics for an event.
Interested? Apply now:
https://bit.ly/4sDPcJo
Interested? Apply now:
https://bit.ly/4sDPcJo
January 19, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Can you grab someone’s attention in 3 to 4 seconds without resorting to cat gifs? On any given day, our social media adviser might translate new climate research, summarise a policy submission, post targeted ads and create graphics for an event.
Interested? Apply now:
https://bit.ly/4sDPcJo
Interested? Apply now:
https://bit.ly/4sDPcJo
Australia's research future depends on world-class infrastructure. We have submitted key recommendations for the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap.
Read our vision for strengthening Australia's research capabilities: https://bit.ly/4qnoJyp
Read our vision for strengthening Australia's research capabilities: https://bit.ly/4qnoJyp
January 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Australia's research future depends on world-class infrastructure. We have submitted key recommendations for the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap.
Read our vision for strengthening Australia's research capabilities: https://bit.ly/4qnoJyp
Read our vision for strengthening Australia's research capabilities: https://bit.ly/4qnoJyp
📣 We're hiring: Science Adviser
Do you have policy experience and the skill to translate complex science into actionable advice? Work with leading scientists to deliver evidence-based advice on national and global issues.
📍 Canberra ACT (Hybrid)
⏰ Apply by 27 Jan 2026
https://bit.ly/45B5oBf
Do you have policy experience and the skill to translate complex science into actionable advice? Work with leading scientists to deliver evidence-based advice on national and global issues.
📍 Canberra ACT (Hybrid)
⏰ Apply by 27 Jan 2026
https://bit.ly/45B5oBf
January 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
📣 We're hiring: Science Adviser
Do you have policy experience and the skill to translate complex science into actionable advice? Work with leading scientists to deliver evidence-based advice on national and global issues.
📍 Canberra ACT (Hybrid)
⏰ Apply by 27 Jan 2026
https://bit.ly/45B5oBf
Do you have policy experience and the skill to translate complex science into actionable advice? Work with leading scientists to deliver evidence-based advice on national and global issues.
📍 Canberra ACT (Hybrid)
⏰ Apply by 27 Jan 2026
https://bit.ly/45B5oBf
📚 Former Australian of the Year and renowned epidemiologist Professor Fiona Stanley AC FAA joins Barbara Miller on ABC Radio’s RN Breakfast to share what she's reading this summer – from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Tim Winton. Listen: https://ab.co/4jwyuYr
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
📚 Former Australian of the Year and renowned epidemiologist Professor Fiona Stanley AC FAA joins Barbara Miller on ABC Radio’s RN Breakfast to share what she's reading this summer – from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Tim Winton. Listen: https://ab.co/4jwyuYr
Vale Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE
The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Fellows, Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE. She was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2022 recognising her leadership in the field of marine ecology, 🧵
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The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Fellows, Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE. She was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2022 recognising her leadership in the field of marine ecology, 🧵
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December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Vale Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE
The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Fellows, Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE. She was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2022 recognising her leadership in the field of marine ecology, 🧵
vimeo.com/762105195
The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Fellows, Prof Emma Johnston AO FAA FTSE. She was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2022 recognising her leadership in the field of marine ecology, 🧵
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Wishing you a safe and happy summer – from all of us at the Australian Academy of Science.
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Wishing you a safe and happy summer – from all of us at the Australian Academy of Science.
December 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
With a 70-year record of transforming science excellence into national impact, in 2025, the Academy strived to boldly shape Australian science, research and innovation for decades to come.
Read our 2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Read our 2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science
Academy Fellow and winner of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska FAA FTSE signs the global pledge for healthy indoor air at an event held alongside the
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December 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
With a 70-year record of transforming science excellence into national impact, in 2025, the Academy strived to boldly shape Australian science, research and innovation for decades to come.
Read our 2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Read our 2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding! The funding will support 23 activities that provide tangible benefits to early- and mid-career researchers across Australia.
Learn more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Learn more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) 2026 grant funding recipients
The Australian Academy of Science congratulates the grant recipients of the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding for the 2026 round.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding! The funding will support 23 activities that provide tangible benefits to early- and mid-career researchers across Australia.
Learn more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Learn more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
The Academy welcomes today's MYEFO announcement of $233m for CSIRO and $40.8m for ANSTO – a necessary first step towards rebuilding our national science capacity. However, more than a decade of R&D decline demands comprehensive reform.
Media release: https://bit.ly/4qhz2DK
Media release: https://bit.ly/4qhz2DK
December 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The Academy welcomes today's MYEFO announcement of $233m for CSIRO and $40.8m for ANSTO – a necessary first step towards rebuilding our national science capacity. However, more than a decade of R&D decline demands comprehensive reform.
Media release: https://bit.ly/4qhz2DK
Media release: https://bit.ly/4qhz2DK
Geoscientist Dr Phil McFadden AO FAA recommends "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism" by Martin Wolf – a powerful analysis of why the marriage between democracy and capitalism is unraveling worldwide, and what we can do about it.
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Geoscientist Dr Phil McFadden AO FAA recommends "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism" by Martin Wolf – a powerful analysis of why the marriage between democracy and capitalism is unraveling worldwide, and what we can do about it.