Australian Academy of Science
@science.org.au
An independent organisation of distinguished Australian scientists, championing science for the benefit of all.
Read our landmark report: https://bit.ly/ASAF2035 #Science2035
Read our landmark report: https://bit.ly/ASAF2035 #Science2035
📣 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
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
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.
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
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)
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
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)
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
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...
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
🏛️ Shine Dome + online
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
🏛️ Shine Dome + online
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
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
🏛️ Shine Dome + online
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
Join our next event:
📆 9 Dec
⏰ 5.30-7.30pm
🏛️ Shine Dome + online
🔗 bit.ly/AIsciresearch
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.
We are looking forward to the insights that will emerge from this important event – and to Australia hosting the third summit in November 2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4o4Kcdq
Learn more: bit.ly/4o4Kcdq
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We are looking forward to the insights that will emerge from this important event – and to Australia hosting the third summit in November 2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4o4Kcdq
Learn more: bit.ly/4o4Kcdq
Australia'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.
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.
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Australia'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.
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.
Leader of the Australian delegation Prof Tom Calma AO will present a keynote presentation during the summit.
"We are building and strengthening Indigenous participation and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge year on year and learning from each other," Prof Calma said.
📸 Prof Calma at the last event.
"We are building and strengthening Indigenous participation and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge year on year and learning from each other," Prof Calma said.
📸 Prof Calma at the last event.
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Leader of the Australian delegation Prof Tom Calma AO will present a keynote presentation during the summit.
"We are building and strengthening Indigenous participation and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge year on year and learning from each other," Prof Calma said.
📸 Prof Calma at the last event.
"We are building and strengthening Indigenous participation and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge year on year and learning from each other," Prof Calma said.
📸 Prof Calma at the last event.
The 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.
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The 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.
We also congratulate Professor Anita Ho-Baillie (@anitaho-baillie.bsky.social) of the University of Sydney, who received the NSW Premier's Prize for Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics. She was the recipient of the Academy's Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science in 2024
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
We also congratulate Professor Anita Ho-Baillie (@anitaho-baillie.bsky.social) of the University of Sydney, who received the NSW Premier's Prize for Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics. She was the recipient of the Academy's Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science in 2024
The NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering also recognised Professor Brajesh Singh FAA (@prof-braj-singh.bsky.social) – elected a Fellow of the Academy in 2023 – a world-leading soil microbial ecologist from Western Sydney University. He was awarded for Excellence in Biological Sciences.
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering also recognised Professor Brajesh Singh FAA (@prof-braj-singh.bsky.social) – elected a Fellow of the Academy in 2023 – a world-leading soil microbial ecologist from Western Sydney University. He was awarded for Excellence in Biological Sciences.
Academy 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: https://bit.ly/4o5PUfc
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Academy 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: https://bit.ly/4o5PUfc