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Global epilepsy pioneer elected 21st President of the Australian
One of the world’s most respected neurologists whose pioneering work changed the way we think about epilepsy will become the next President of the Australian Academy of Science – Australia’s leading
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INTRODUCING our new President! Epilepsy genetics pioneer Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic has been elected the 21st President of the Australian Academy of Science, Australia's leading independent voice for science. bit.ly/4oLqKCK
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.
Save the date for 'Science at the Shine Dome 2026': 15-17 September
Don’t miss one of the only conference in Australia where you can hear about the breadth and depth of Australian science from the very best scientists in our country, all under one roof.
Registrations will open in mid-2026.
Don’t miss one of the only conference in Australia where you can hear about the breadth and depth of Australian science from the very best scientists in our country, all under one roof.
Registrations will open in mid-2026.
December 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Save the date for 'Science at the Shine Dome 2026': 15-17 September
Don’t miss one of the only conference in Australia where you can hear about the breadth and depth of Australian science from the very best scientists in our country, all under one roof.
Registrations will open in mid-2026.
Don’t miss one of the only conference in Australia where you can hear about the breadth and depth of Australian science from the very best scientists in our country, all under one roof.
Registrations will open in mid-2026.
When structural biology researcher Prof Jennifer Martin FAA isn't discovering how biological machines operate, she's discovering how other scientists operate with the podcast The Life Scientific. This BBC series explores what motivates researchers in 30-minute episodes. @scidocmartin.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
When structural biology researcher Prof Jennifer Martin FAA isn't discovering how biological machines operate, she's discovering how other scientists operate with the podcast The Life Scientific. This BBC series explores what motivates researchers in 30-minute episodes. @scidocmartin.bsky.social
Vale Professor David Stuart Letham FAA (1926-2025)
Stuart was a pioneering plant scientist who discovered cytokinins, transforming our understanding of plant biology. A Fellow since 1983, Stuart spent most of his career at the ANU's Research School of Biological Sciences.
Stuart was a pioneering plant scientist who discovered cytokinins, transforming our understanding of plant biology. A Fellow since 1983, Stuart spent most of his career at the ANU's Research School of Biological Sciences.
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Vale Professor David Stuart Letham FAA (1926-2025)
Stuart was a pioneering plant scientist who discovered cytokinins, transforming our understanding of plant biology. A Fellow since 1983, Stuart spent most of his career at the ANU's Research School of Biological Sciences.
Stuart was a pioneering plant scientist who discovered cytokinins, transforming our understanding of plant biology. A Fellow since 1983, Stuart spent most of his career at the ANU's Research School of Biological Sciences.
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🌊 Calling all ocean researchers!
The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call for international projects on ocean–biodiversity–climate themes. Australia is participating via FEA.
🗓 Info session: Thu 12 Dec, 9:30–10:30 am AEDT
🔗 Register: science-org-au.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call for international projects on ocean–biodiversity–climate themes. Australia is participating via FEA.
🗓 Info session: Thu 12 Dec, 9:30–10:30 am AEDT
🔗 Register: science-org-au.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🌊 Calling all ocean researchers!
The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call for international projects on ocean–biodiversity–climate themes. Australia is participating via FEA.
🗓 Info session: Thu 12 Dec, 9:30–10:30 am AEDT
🔗 Register: science-org-au.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call for international projects on ocean–biodiversity–climate themes. Australia is participating via FEA.
🗓 Info session: Thu 12 Dec, 9:30–10:30 am AEDT
🔗 Register: science-org-au.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Congratulations to Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social
and team, who have been awarded $35m from the ARC to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST) #mathsky
and team, who have been awarded $35m from the ARC to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST) #mathsky
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Congratulations to Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social
and team, who have been awarded $35m from the ARC to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST) #mathsky
and team, who have been awarded $35m from the ARC to establish the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST) #mathsky
INTRODUCING our new President! Epilepsy genetics pioneer Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic has been elected the 21st President of the Australian Academy of Science, Australia's leading independent voice for science. bit.ly/4oLqKCK
Global epilepsy pioneer elected 21st President of the Australian
One of the world’s most respected neurologists whose pioneering work changed the way we think about epilepsy will become the next President of the Australian Academy of Science – Australia’s leading
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
INTRODUCING our new President! Epilepsy genetics pioneer Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic has been elected the 21st President of the Australian Academy of Science, Australia's leading independent voice for science. bit.ly/4oLqKCK
Are you an oceans researcher? The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call.
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
Ocean 2 – Towards the Ocean We Want: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability for Nature and Human Well-being - Belmont Forum
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December 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Are you an oceans researcher? The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call.
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
We are hiring a Senior Education Officer – Mathematics, a role focused on developing quality teaching resources for Year 7-10 maths teachers.
📍 Canberra (remote considered)
📅 Fixed term until Dec 2026
Learn more: bit.ly/4oxsf7l
📍 Canberra (remote considered)
📅 Fixed term until Dec 2026
Learn more: bit.ly/4oxsf7l
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
We are hiring a Senior Education Officer – Mathematics, a role focused on developing quality teaching resources for Year 7-10 maths teachers.
📍 Canberra (remote considered)
📅 Fixed term until Dec 2026
Learn more: bit.ly/4oxsf7l
📍 Canberra (remote considered)
📅 Fixed term until Dec 2026
Learn more: bit.ly/4oxsf7l
Need a new podcast, TV show or book to devour? Let our Fellows – some of Australia's 'top scientists – guide you in the Academy’s 10th annual reading and listening list. Happy reading, listening, and viewing: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Top scientists share their summer reading picks
Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska FAA FTSE recommends Air-Borne by Carl Zimmer. Spark your curiosity, make a fresh discovery or immerse yourself in a new world this summer with reading,
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December 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Need a new podcast, TV show or book to devour? Let our Fellows – some of Australia's 'top scientists – guide you in the Academy’s 10th annual reading and listening list. Happy reading, listening, and viewing: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
As he approaches the end of his four-year term as President of the Australian Academy of Science, Prof Chennupati Jagadish AC spoke to the ABC’s Robyn Williams AO FAA to reflect on his journey from a village in India to his current role & challenges facing science in Australia. https://ab.co/4iHTGdE
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 AM
As he approaches the end of his four-year term as President of the Australian Academy of Science, Prof Chennupati Jagadish AC spoke to the ABC’s Robyn Williams AO FAA to reflect on his journey from a village in India to his current role & challenges facing science in Australia. https://ab.co/4iHTGdE
AI is rewriting the rules of scientific discovery – but can we trust what it finds? Next week, our expert panel will examine AI's explosive impact on research, from protein prediction to data analysis.
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
🏛️ Shine Dome + online (FREE)
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
🏛️ Shine Dome + online (FREE)
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December 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
AI is rewriting the rules of scientific discovery – but can we trust what it finds? Next week, our expert panel will examine AI's explosive impact on research, from protein prediction to data analysis.
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
🏛️ Shine Dome + online (FREE)
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
🏛️ Shine Dome + online (FREE)
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National AI plan highlights the critical role of Australian science.
Read more: https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/national-ai-plan-highlights-the-critical-role-of-australian-science
Read more: https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/national-ai-plan-highlights-the-critical-role-of-australian-science
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
National AI plan highlights the critical role of Australian science.
Read more: https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/national-ai-plan-highlights-the-critical-role-of-australian-science
Read more: https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/national-ai-plan-highlights-the-critical-role-of-australian-science
Academy President Prof Chennupati Jagadish AC appeared on ABC's 7.30 to discuss CSIRO’s decision to cut 350 jobs after already losing 800 roles in the past 18 months. He highlighted that national R&D spending lags OECD averages, calling for stronger commitment to innovation.
https://ab.co/4pJMxMc
https://ab.co/4pJMxMc
December 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Academy President Prof Chennupati Jagadish AC appeared on ABC's 7.30 to discuss CSIRO’s decision to cut 350 jobs after already losing 800 roles in the past 18 months. He highlighted that national R&D spending lags OECD averages, calling for stronger commitment to innovation.
https://ab.co/4pJMxMc
https://ab.co/4pJMxMc
For many years, the Academy has provided evidence to demonstrate the catastrophic damage caused by feral horses to our fragile ecosystems and has been calling for the Act to be repealed.
The repeal of the NSW Wild Horse Heritage Act is a huge win for evidence-informed decision making.
The repeal of the NSW Wild Horse Heritage Act is a huge win for evidence-informed decision making.
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
For many years, the Academy has provided evidence to demonstrate the catastrophic damage caused by feral horses to our fragile ecosystems and has been calling for the Act to be repealed.
The repeal of the NSW Wild Horse Heritage Act is a huge win for evidence-informed decision making.
The repeal of the NSW Wild Horse Heritage Act is a huge win for evidence-informed decision making.
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Government's annual climate statement while emphasising the need for significantly faster action on emissions reduction: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Government's annual climate statement while emphasising the need for significantly faster action on emissions reduction: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Australia's environment protection laws are being debated in Parliament this week and our full submission to the inquiry is available here bit.ly/envirosub
Submission—Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related
On 24 November 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related bills. Download submission (PDF, 316KB)
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November 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Australia's environment protection laws are being debated in Parliament this week and our full submission to the inquiry is available here bit.ly/envirosub
Today's launch of Australia's AI Safety Institute comes at a critical time. The institute will drive AI safety research, testing, and best practice guidance—issues we'll explore at our next AI in Science event.
Join our next event:
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November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Today's launch of Australia's AI Safety Institute comes at a critical time. The institute will drive AI safety research, testing, and best practice guidance—issues we'll explore at our next AI in Science event.
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
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Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
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Emerita Professor @francoisebaylis.bsky.social delivers opening remarks at #Taikura, the second summit as part of the Tri-Academy Partnership for Indigenous Engagement.
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Emerita Professor @francoisebaylis.bsky.social delivers opening remarks at #Taikura, the second summit as part of the Tri-Academy Partnership for Indigenous Engagement.
The Australian Academy of Science is proud to note that many recommendations from our submission to the PFAS Inquiry have been acknowledged in the recently released PFAS Senate Inquiry Report, chaired by Senator Lidia Thorpe.
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The Australian Academy of Science is proud to note that many recommendations from our submission to the PFAS Inquiry have been acknowledged in the recently released PFAS Senate Inquiry Report, chaired by Senator Lidia Thorpe.