Australian Academy of Science

Congratulations 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/...

17 June

The 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

science.org.au Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative (AVSTICI) Grants | Australian Academy of Science The Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative provides up to A$1.3 million in funding to support eligible Australian organisations to undertake collaborative research...

17 June

Applications close 28 July, 2026. Let’s innovate together for a sustainable future. science.org.au/our-work/awa...

9 June

Despite 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.

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9 June

Send a message to your MP at restorescience.com.au?utm_source=i...

$323.8 million for priority research infrastructure is welcome by the Academy.

Restoring science means giving researchers, industries and international partners confidence that Australia can plan, build and deliver over decades.

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science.org.au Supercomputing investment welcomed but long-term certainty for research infrastructure needed | Australian Academy of Science Facilities for climate modelling, coastal monitoring and advanced computing are essential parts of the nation’s decision-making machinery.

$323.8 million for priority research infrastructure is welcome by the Academy.

Science infrastructure is national infrastructure. And for international partners building major instruments with Australian scientists, long-term certainty matters. These projects are not built in budget cycles. Some are built over decades.

23 May

Ever 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.

48 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.

Now, as the baton passes to our new President, Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic a new chapter begins and the challenge to restore science for the nation and build a stronger future for all Australians continues.

48 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.

Through challenge and change, you stood up for science and made every minute count.

19 Feb

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

18 Feb

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/...

18 Feb

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/...

2 Feb

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...

27 Jan

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

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! 🧵

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.

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

🏅 AO: Professor John Cannon – For distinguished service to tertiary education, to mathematical computation, to cryptography, and to the development of algebraic software systems.

🏅 AM: Professor Mark Cassidy – For service to geotechnical science, to engineering, and to academia.

🏅 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: 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: Professor Anne Kelso – For eminent service to health and medical research sciences and administration, to Australian influenza preparedness, and to gender equity.

21 Jan

📣 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

21 Jan

What we offer: • Work with Australia's leading scientists • Flexible working arrangements • Professional development opportunities • Supportive team environment We're looking for someone with strong administrative skills and attention to detail. Governance or committee experience is desirable.

21 Jan

Apply by 5.00 pm AEDT Wednesday 28 January 2026: https://www.science.org.au/about-us/careers/governance-administrator #CanberraJobs

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) 🧵

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.

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.

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) 🧵

🌱 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 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.

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) 🧵

⭐ 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 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.

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) 🧵

🔬 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.

19 Jan

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15 Jan

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

10 Jan

📣 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

9 Jan

📚 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

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Vale 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/762105195

Science and Technology Australia, CSIRO, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Sydney Institute for Marine Science.

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.

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and her pioneering research which has been widely adopted into policy by governments in Australia and overseas.