Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 17/06/2026The 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 110
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 09/06/2026Despite 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. 1148
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 29/05/2026$323.8 million for priority research infrastructure is welcome by the Academy. 130
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 23/05/2026Ever 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. 030
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 21/05/202648 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. 251
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 21/05/2026Congratulations 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/... 0102
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 19/02/2026Congratulations to the three researchers who have received Travelling Fellowships, to advance conservation and climate science through international collaboration: science.org.au/news-events/news-vie… 181
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 18/02/2026Nearly $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/... 000
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 18/02/2026Our 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/... 043
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 02/02/2026Will 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... 030
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 27/01/2026Congratulations 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: bit.ly/45tDvev 091
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 25/01/2026Congratulations 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! 🧵 110
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 21/01/2026📣 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 102
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 20/01/2026Congratulations 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) 🧵 120
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 19/01/2026Can 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: bit.ly/4sDPcJo 192
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 15/01/2026Australia'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: bit.ly/4qnoJyp 020
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 10/01/2026📣 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 bit.ly/45B5oBf 0712
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 09/01/2026📚 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: ab.co/4jwyuYr 021
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 29/12/2025Vale 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/762105195vimeo.comFellow JohnstonThis is "Fellow Johnston" by Australian Academy of Science on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 46121
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 19/12/2025Wishing you a safe and happy summer – from all of us at the Australian Academy of Science. 020
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 19/12/2025More recommendations from our summer reading and listening list … @svcaemmerer.bsky.social 121
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 18/12/2025With 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...science.org.au2025 in review: a future focus for Australian scienceAcademy 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 110
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 18/12/2025Congratulations 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...science.org.auTheo Murphy Initiative (Australia) 2026 grant funding recipientsThe Australian Academy of Science congratulates the grant recipients of the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding for the 2026 round. 010
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 17/12/2025The 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: bit.ly/4qhz2DK 0100
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 14/12/2025Geoscientist 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. 143
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 12/12/2025Save 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. 033
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 11/12/2025When 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 110
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 10/12/2025Vale 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. 120
Reposted by Australian Academy of ScienceFuture Earth Australia (FEA) @futureearthaus.bsky.social · 08/12/2025🌊 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... 112
Reposted by Australian Academy of ScienceSydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Congratulations 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 1103
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 09/12/2025INTRODUCING 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/4oLqKCKbit.lyGlobal epilepsy pioneer elected 21st President of the AustralianOne 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 2121
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 09/12/2025Are you an oceans researcher? The Belmont Forum has launched its Oceans 2 funding call. Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...belmontforum.orgOcean 2 – Towards the Ocean We Want: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability for Nature and Human Well-being - Belmont Forum 110
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 05/12/2025We 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 012
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 05/12/2025Need 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...science.org.auTop scientists share their summer reading picksDistinguished 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, 032
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 04/12/2025As 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. ab.co/4iHTGdE 131
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 03/12/2025AI 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 010
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 02/12/2025National AI plan highlights the critical role of Australian science. Read more: www.science.org.au/news-and-events/… 032
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 01/12/2025Academy 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. ab.co/4pJMxMc 061
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 28/11/2025For 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. 270
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 27/11/2025The 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... 151
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 25/11/2025Australia's environment protection laws are being debated in Parliament this week and our full submission to the inquiry is available here bit.ly/envirosubscience.org.auSubmission—Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six relatedOn 24 November 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related bills. Download submission (PDF, 316KB) 121
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 25/11/2025Today'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 🏛️ Shine Dome + online 🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch 000
Reposted by Australian Academy of ScienceThe Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Emerita Professor @francoisebaylis.bsky.social delivers opening remarks at #Taikura, the second summit as part of the Tri-Academy Partnership for Indigenous Engagement. 094
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 24/11/2025The 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. 110
Reposted by Australian Academy of ScienceThe Safer Air Project @saferairproject.bsky.social · 23/11/2025🎥✨ We’re thrilled to share the highlights reel from our Safer shared air: Making the invisible visible conference, held earlier this month. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who was able to join us either in person, or online, and helped make the event so successful. youtu.be/-tqfCBrmwe8youtu.beSafer shared air: Making the invisible visible 2025 conference highlightsYouTube video by The Safer Air Project 074
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 21/11/2025Australia's environmental law reform Bills must be strengthened to protect our biodiversity. Academy President Prof Jagadish AC calls on Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator the Hon Murray Watt to embed scientific advice into decision-making and limit exemptions that risk our environment. 062
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 20/11/2025The Australian Academy of Science is excited to lead a delegation to Aotearoa New Zealand for Taikura, the second Tri-Academy Partnership Summit on Indigenous Engagement next week. 🎥 Watch Prof Tom Calma AO speaking at the inaugural event held last year in Canada. 130
Reposted by Australian Academy of ScienceABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Australia is known as a country of innovators, but with a combination of brain drain, continuous cuts, and a loss of critical science projects, is Australia losing its edge?abc.net.auThe CSIRO cuts are just the tip of the iceberg for Australia's science fundingAustralia is known as a country of innovators, but with a combination of brain drain, continuous cuts, and a loss of critical science projects, is Australia losing its edge? 187
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 19/11/2025Congratulations to Academy Fellow Professor Nalini Joshi who has been named NSW Scientist of the Year – the first time a mathematician has received NSW’s highest honour for scientific endeavour! Prof Joshi was elected an Academy Fellow in 2008. 1153
Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 19/11/2025Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish, AC told ABC NewsRadio this morning that the #CSIRO job cuts highlight the need to treat research and science as an investment, not a cost. Read the transcript: bit.ly/4o5PUfc 021