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Inquiry-based science education in Australia: A national curriculum
The Academy's Secretary (Education and Public Awareness), Professor Julie Campbell, gave an address at the National Press Club on 2 July. (Posted 3 July 2007)
Paper
Funding extended for Academy science education programs
The Academy is delighted by the Minister for Education, the Hon Julia Gillard's announcement to continue funding the science education programs Primary Connections and Science by Doing. (Posted 2 July 2008)
Media release
Award for research on the conservation of endangered Australian vertebrate species
The Academy is calling for applications for its award for research on the conservation of endangered Australian vertebrate species. Closing date 30 September 2008. (Posted 2 July 2008)
Further information
Travelling fellowships and research support
The Academy is calling for nominations for travelling fellowships and for expressions of intent for research conferences. Closing date 30 September 2008. (Posted 2 July 2008)
Further information
Joint science academies from G8+5 countries statement on climate change
The Academy's comments on the Joint science academies' statement: Climate change adaptation and the transition to a low carbon society. (Posted 1 July 2008)
Enhancing the quality of the experience of postdocs and early career researchers
Proceedings from this February 2008 workshop are now available online. (Posted 26 June 2008)
Academy Newsletter
The Academy's latest Newsletter (June 2008) is now available online. (Posted 17 June 2008)
Stormwater – helping to tackle Australia's water crisis
Latest Nova: Science in the News topic. (Posted 16 June 2008)
Towards development of an Australian scientific roadmap for the hydrogen economy
Australian researchers can make significant contributions in key areas, and this report makes a number of recommendations for increased government support for hydrogen energy research and coordination. (Posted 16 June 2008)
Media release | Executive summary | Full report
Australian Frontiers of Science
Proceedings from this February 2008 symposium are now available online. (Posted 16 June 2008)
The inaugural Anton Hales Medal in the earth sciences – call for nominations
Nominations are invited from early-career researchers for outstanding research in the earth sciences. Nominations close 30 August 2008. (Posted 5 June 2008)
Information and nomination forms
Awards for scientific excellence – call for nominations
Nominations are invited from early-career and career researchers for awards for outstanding research in the natural sciences. Nominations close 30 August 2008. (Posted 5 June 2008)
Information and nomination forms
Research training and workforce issues in Australian universities
The Academy has prepared a submission to the House Standing Committee on Industry. (Posted 3 June 2008)
Plant science at the frontiers: Safeguarding Australia’s primary industries
The transcript from Dr John Manners' public lecture is now available online. (Posted 19 May 2008)
Linking science with literacy.
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Looks at the science behind the headlines. |
Interviews with outstanding Australian scientists. |
 A junior secondary school science project. |
 A science program for primary schools. |
International Frontiers of Science and Technology.
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