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/...
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...
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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
Our warmest congratulations to all honourees on this well-deserved recognition of Australian excellence.
Learn more: https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/academy-fellows-honoured-on-australia-day
We also acknowledge Kylie Walker, CEO of ATSE, who received an AM for significant service to scientific communication and advocacy – a reminder of the shared mission across Australia's learned academies.
🏅 AM: Professor Mark Cassidy – For service to geotechnical science, to engineering, and to academia.
🏅 AO: Professor John Cannon – For distinguished service to tertiary education, to mathematical computation, to cryptography, and to the development of algebraic software systems.
🏅 AC: Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons – For eminent service to quantum physics and nanotechnology research, to atomic-scale engineering, to technology innovation and commercialisation, and to STEM education.
🏅 AC: Emeritus Professor Bruce Armstrong – For eminent service to medical research, to environmental and genetic cancer epidemiology, to screening service development, to academia, and to public health administration.
🏅 AC: Professor Anne Kelso – For eminent service to health and medical research sciences and administration, to Australian influenza preparedness, and to gender equity.
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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! 🧵
Apply by 5.00 pm AEDT Wednesday 28 January 2026: https://www.science.org.au/about-us/careers/governance-administrator
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We're looking for someone with strong administrative skills and attention to detail. Governance or committee experience is desirable.
📣 We're hiring: Governance Administrator
Support our Council and committees to deliver governance excellence at Australia's premier science academy.
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Council members serve as trustees and ensure the Academy fulfills its Charter obligations to promote excellence in science & support the role of science in Australian society.
We look forward to their leadership & contributions as we continue our mission to champion science for the benefit of all.
About the Academy Council
The Council is the governing body of the Academy, responsible for the overall direction and management of the Academy's affairs.
🧬 Professor Robert Baxter AM FAA – Member, Biological Sciences
A distinguished medical researcher whose significant contributions to endocrinology have advanced our understanding of insulin-like growth factors in cancer and metabolism.
🌱 Professor Christine Beveridge FAA – Member, Biological Sciences
An outstanding plant biologist whose pioneering work led to the discovery of strigolactones as plant hormones that regulate shoot branching and plant architecture.
🎓 Professor Hala Zreiqat AM FAA FTSE FAHMS – Secretary for Education
A pioneering biomedical engineer who developed innovative nanostructured 3D-printed biomaterials for bone regeneration, leading to multiple patents and global licensing agreements.
⭐ Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths FAA – Spokesperson for Integrity
A leading radio astronomer who discovered a new spiral arm in the Milky Way galaxy in 2004 and now serves as Chief Scientist of the SKA Observatory.
🔬 Professor Steven Chown FAA – Foreign Secretary
A renowned Antarctic biologist who co-developed the field of macrophysiology and discovered that invasive species have greater physiological tolerances than indigenous species in changing climates.
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) 🧵
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:
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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
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📣 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.
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📚 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
C ombined with her extensive track record of science communication, mentorship and outreach, Professor Johnston was an exceptional role model and science champion. She will be deeply missed by us all.
The Academy offers our sincerest condolences to her family and colleagues.
