Australian Academy of Science
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An independent organisation of distinguished Australian scientists, championing science for the benefit of all.
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Global epilepsy pioneer elected 21st President of the Australian
One 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
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INTRODUCING 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/4oLqKCK
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
Read our vision for strengthening Australia's research capabilities: https://bit.ly/4qnoJyp
January 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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
Read our vision for strengthening Australia's research capabilities: https://bit.ly/4qnoJyp
Our thanks to @thekidsau.bsky.social for the image of Fiona.
January 12, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Our thanks to @thekidsau.bsky.social for the image of Fiona.
📣 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
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.
The Academy offers our sincerest condolences to her family and colleagues.
December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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.
The Academy offers our sincerest condolences to her family and colleagues.
Science and Technology Australia, CSIRO, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Sydney Institute for Marine Science.
December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Science and Technology Australia, CSIRO, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Sydney Institute for Marine Science.
Professor Johnston was also a highly influential leader, advocate and voice for Australian higher education, science and research, and diversity in STEM. She held leadership roles at the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and UNSW, as well as at
December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Professor Johnston was also a highly influential leader, advocate and voice for Australian higher education, science and research, and diversity in STEM. She held leadership roles at the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and UNSW, as well as at
and her pioneering research which has been widely adopted into policy by governments in Australia and overseas.
December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
and her pioneering research which has been widely adopted into policy by governments in Australia and overseas.
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, 🧵
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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, 🧵
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Fellow Johnston
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December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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, 🧵
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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, 🧵
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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.
Spark your curiosity, make a fresh discovery or dive into a new world this summer. View the full list www.science.org.au/videos-and-p...
Fellows' reading and listening list 2025
Spark your curiosity, make a fresh discovery or dive into a new world this summer with entertainment recommendations from some of Australia's top scientists. From compelling real-life yarns to lively
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December 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Spark your curiosity, make a fresh discovery or dive into a new world this summer. View the full list www.science.org.au/videos-and-p...
December 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“In an increasingly complex and contested world, ensuring that science continues to serve all Australians is critical,” said Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC.
December 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
“In an increasingly complex and contested world, ensuring that science continues to serve all Australians is critical,” said Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC.
With 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...
Read our 2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science
Academy 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
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December 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
With 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...
Read our 2025 in review: a future focus for Australian science www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Congratulations 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...
Learn more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) 2026 grant funding recipients
The Australian Academy of Science congratulates the grant recipients of the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding for the 2026 round.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Congratulations 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...
Learn more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
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
Want more book picks from Australia's leading scientists? Check out our Fellows' 2025 reading list: https://www.science.org.au/videos-and-publications/publications/summer-reading-recommendations-from-our-fellows/fellows-reading-and-listening-list-2025
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Want more book picks from Australia's leading scientists? Check out our Fellows' 2025 reading list: https://www.science.org.au/videos-and-publications/publications/summer-reading-recommendations-from-our-fellows/fellows-reading-and-listening-list-2025
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.
See more recommendations from Australia's top scientists in our annual reading and listening list: https://bit.ly/4pt7Xgm
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
See more recommendations from Australia's top scientists in our annual reading and listening list: https://bit.ly/4pt7Xgm
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
His innovative methods for separating plant cells and growing fruit tissue in vitro, published in Nature in 1958, laid the foundation for decades of advances in plant science. Read more: www.science.org.au/profile/stua...
Stuart Letham
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December 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
His innovative methods for separating plant cells and growing fruit tissue in vitro, published in Nature in 1958, laid the foundation for decades of advances in plant science. Read more: www.science.org.au/profile/stua...
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.
You can listen to Sam's interview here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Changing Australia: Sam Berkovic and transforming the way we understand and treat epilepsy - ABC listen
Thousands of Australians live with epilepsy, but the cause of the neurological disorder has not been well understood.
In the 1990s, Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic and his collaborators made a discov...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
You can listen to Sam's interview here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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🌊 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...
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...
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🌊 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...
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...