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australianmuseum.bsky.social @australianmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 3

A HUGE congratulations to all of our 2025 Australian Museum @eurekaprizes.bsky.social winners 👏

This year's winners include everything from breakthrough Parkinson’s disease research to pioneering nanosensor technology 🔬

See our full list of winners here: bit.ly/41WEhz1

#EurekaPrizes

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's a win! Congratulations to Prof Anita Ho-Baillie, winner of the Eureka Prize for Sustainability Research👏🎉
Research & Prototype Foundry, a #USYD Core Research Facility, is a proud partner in her work.
@eurekaprizes.bsky.social
@anitaho-baillie.bsky.social

See video : youtu.be/D305jgujrQk

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ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology @arccoesb.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to our Centre Director Ian Paulsen on being awarded the prestigious Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science! 🎉

This award recognises his outstanding leadership in advancing synthetic biology in Australia and beyond. We couldn’t be prouder of this well-deserved achievement! 👏

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen @arccoesb.bsky.social is awarded the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/NeQn8TR9GYk

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University of Sydney (USYD) @sydney.edu.au · Sep 4

Congratulations Professor @anitaho-baillie.bsky.social bsky.social and Professor Thomas Maschmeyer who were awarded prestigious Australian Museum
@eurekaprizes.bsky.social for Science last night 👏

Read more: go.sydney.edu.au/XfWdLI

University of Sydney academics win prestigious Eureka Prizes

Professor Anita Ho-Baillie and Professor Thomas Maschmeyer have been recognised for their pioneering work in solar technology and sustainability research at the Eureka Prizes, one of the highest honou...

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Dr Diana Robledo-Ruiz 🍉 @drobledoruiz.bsky.social · Sep 9

Peeps! Remember that our #dartR team was a finalist for the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Research Software 2025? 💻 We WON!!! 🥳 @eurekaprizes.bsky.social Wonderful evening with cool science, pretty dresses/tuxes, and yummy food

@monashuniversity.bsky.social @monashbiol.bsky.social

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

The @austmus Eureka Prizes are made possible through the ongoing support of our prize partners: ‪@ansto.bsky.social‬ AIDRC @ardc.edu.au‬ Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Business Events Perth, Celestino, Macquarie University, ‪@sydney.edu.au‬ ‪@unsw.edu.au‬ @utsengage.bsky.social

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congratulations to the 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners!

Their contributions highlight how science can turn challenges into opportunities for a better world.

#EurekaPrizes

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Sep 3

Another awesome project and team, congrats! #EurekaPrizes

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 dartR from #UniCBR is awarded the @ardc.edu.au‬ Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/eM_9H79bPec

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Sep 3

Could not be a more deserving winner, you're a star, @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social. Thanks for all that you do. Congrats! #EurekaPrizes

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Dr @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social is awarded the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/vw0iFeij1tY

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen @arccoesb.bsky.social is awarded the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/NeQn8TR9GYk

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Dr @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social is awarded the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/vw0iFeij1tY

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Sep 3

Brilliant project, congratulations! #EurekaPrizes

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 @livingseawalls.bsky.social is awarded the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Eureka Prize for Environmental Research: youtu.be/l76BDpJ7HU4

#EurekaPrizes @sims-australia.bsky.social @melaniejbishop.bsky.social @cariocamayer.bsky.social @marialvozzo.bsky.social

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 dartR from #UniCBR is awarded the @ardc.edu.au‬ Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/eM_9H79bPec

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Karen Lamb @kelamb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Massive congratulations to Prof Milford for your #EurekaPrizes mentoring award. Very well deserved! 🎉

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Professor Michael Milford is awarded the @utsengage.bsky.social Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/Fc_6HHRxbMk

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Sue Keay @suekeay.bsky.social · Sep 3

And the winner of 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prize outstanding mentor of researchers is …. Michael Milford! Eureka prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 @livingseawalls.bsky.social is awarded the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Eureka Prize for Environmental Research: youtu.be/l76BDpJ7HU4

#EurekaPrizes @sims-australia.bsky.social @melaniejbishop.bsky.social @cariocamayer.bsky.social @marialvozzo.bsky.social

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 The Fission Chips Team from Macquarie University is awarded the @ansto.bsky.social‬ Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/6yf27LdQkhw

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Dr Aaron Eger from @unsw.edu.au is awarded the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/M06od5P7s1s

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Tyne Logan and Ashley Kyd are awarded the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/6Jm1zUnRFSk

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Professor Michael Milford is awarded the @utsengage.bsky.social Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers. #EurekaPrizes

Learn more: youtu.be/Fc_6HHRxbMk

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Towards a Smart PCR Process from ‪@flindersuniversity.bsky.social is awarded the @utsengage.bsky.social and Australian Federal Police Eureka Prize for Excellence in Forensic Science. #EurekaPrizes ‬‬

Learn more: youtu.be/cGQKHIfC9pI

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

Eminent entomologist Dr Chris Reid is awarded the 2025 Australian Museum Research Institute Medal for his outstanding career which has transformed our understanding of beetle taxonomy.
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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

The 35th Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Ceremony continues. Stay tuned to see who takes out the remaining awards!

#EurekaPrizes

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Karen Lamb @kelamb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yay! What a wee legend! Loved the dust mite film. #EurekaPrizes

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🏆 Keira P. is awarded the @sydney.edu.au Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary, for her short film ‘Dusty’s Mitey Poo - Hidden Below’. #EurekaPrizes #SchoolScience

Watch it now: youtu.be/16aQJobdDjE

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