Australian R&D investment drooping
19 October, 2018The Australian Government's Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) Budget Tables show that overall investment in research and development is continuing to fall.
2018 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science announced
18 October, 2018The $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science went to Professor Kurt Lambeck for revealing how our planet changes shape — every second, every day and over millennia.
$2.5m funding for research into new immune therapies and complications of stroke
15 October, 2018Two Australian scientists have each been awarded an AU$1.25 million, five-year CSL Centenary Fellowship.
The importance of immunisation: video and article series
11 October, 2018The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.
$690,000 in funding for three life science projects
10 October, 2018MTPConnect has awarded $690,000 to three key life sciences projects, in an effort to support researchers, improve collaboration and open up international market opportunities.
Scientists from US, Canada and France win 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics
08 October, 2018Last week, Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2018.
Schedule released for Sydney medical cannabis conference
19 September, 2018CannaTech Sydney will take place from 28–30 October 2018 at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf.
Feedback invited on Women in STEM 10-year plan
18 September, 2018The Australian Academy of Science is calling for the nation's views on the barriers and enablers that affect participation, retention and success of women and girls in STEM.
World-leading astronomer wins Matthew Flinders Medal
14 September, 2018Dr Richard Manchester has won one of Australia's highest honours for work in the physical sciences — the Australian Academy of Science's Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture.
Alan Finkel gets an extra two years as Chief Scientist
06 September, 2018The Australian Government has extended Dr Alan Finkel's term as Australia's Chief Scientist for a further two years to the end of 2020.
UNSW–China partnership to support 10 innovation projects
04 September, 2018UNSW Sydney and Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute have signed an agreement that will support 10 major technological innovation projects.
Voting opens for CIMIA People's Choice Award
03 September, 2018Voting for the People's Choice Award in the 2018 Centenary Institute Medical Innovation Award (CIMIA) is now open.
Top scientists celebrated at Eureka Prizes 2018
30 August, 2018Surgical glue that seals wounds in 60 seconds, the world's most accurate clock and a nanomaterial to protect astronauts from harmful radiation are among the discoveries and inventions that were recognised at the 2018 Eureka Prizes.
Academy welcomes Karen Andrews as new Science Minister
28 August, 2018 by Lauren DavisKaren Andrews has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, making her the first female federal Cabinet Minister from the Gold Coast.
2018 Tall Poppies announced for NSW, SA
21 August, 2018 by Lauren DavisThe Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are on once again, recognising outstanding young Australian researchers who are passionate about communicating their research.