Why science must reinforce its social contract, article by @sciencecouncil.bsky.social president, Sir Peter Gluckman www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Why science must reinforce its social contract

Questions of public trust can be addressed only through better communication and research that meets society’s interests.

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Very pleased to join Advisory Board of @arc-gov-au.bsky.social ARCTraining Centre for Sustainable and Green Economy Manufacturing @arc-sage-m.bsky.social. Research spans catalysis for sustainable manufacturing, from circular-economy #chemistry to bioprocessing and clean energy. sagem.org.au

A wonderful inspiring day meeting with @unimelb.edu.au Narrm scholars, especially Zane Greasby who was awarded the Frances Separovic scholarship this year. Then followed by #Lightscape, a winter wonderland at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

Falling Walls Lab is coming to Canberra: For ACT, NSW & VIC early career researchers, which wall will you break? Pitch your idea in 3 mins on a breakthrough that positively impacts science & society. At Australian National University on 21 Aug 2026 Apply by: 10 Aug. falling-walls.com/falling-wall...

Falling Walls Lab Canberra, Australia

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 AUGUST 2026

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Had the opportunity to hear Dr Kirsty Sword Gusmao AO, former First Lady of Timor-Leste, speak on "From resistance to a life of service"; followed by a panel discussion on Longevity & Aging at Royal Society of Victoria (RSV), where I met up with another Homeward Bound alumni, Dr Anita Goh.

Thoroughly enjoyed panel discussion on Science Diplomacy with Michael Wesley, DVC at @unimelb.edu.au, and Ronit Prawer, Director @sciencecouncil.bsky.social Asia-Pacific, moderated by Lisa Godinho, organised by Krishna Chandran, with questions from students of Science Innovation: Asia to Australia

Great to be an UNSW Alumni and to be guided by @sebchan.bsky.social, director and CEO of @acmimuseum.bsky.social, around Reverb, a massive exhibition celebrating vinyl culture, during this year's Rising festival.

Ngarn Wa'ngal: Art of the gum tree. The Potter Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition at @unimelb.edu.au bringing together First Nations and contemporary artistic practice. Thrilled to see two Namatjira works over 80 years apart side by side and a beautiful work by Gollings of the 2009 bushfires.

Exciting news – registrations are now open for the 50th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for #Biophysics (ASB 2026)! Join us in Bendigo, VIC, 22–26 November 2026 for a week of outstanding science, networking, and celebrations marking 50 years of ASBs. biophysics.org.au/asb-2026/

Aggregating with #peptide chemists, Norelle Daly, David Craik, Sunithi Gunasekera, & Marilyn Anderson, and @ARC_CIPPS members at the International Conference of Cyclic Peptides (#ICCP) on Heron Island, QLD.

From #chemistry to referee: #WomenInScience, Kathryn Nesbitt left her professor post to bring her problem-solving skills to the pitch, and is breaking through barriers for women. www.chemistryworld.com/careers/from...

From chemistry to referee

Kathryn Nesbitt left her professor post to bring her problem-solving skills to the pitch, and is breaking through barriers for women

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UK government’s new charter aims to better support women in research; ‘Now is the time for research institutions to step up and level the playing field for women,’ notes one government official. #WomenInScience www.chemistryworld.com/news/uk-gove...

UK government’s new charter aims to better support women in research

'Now is the time for research institutions to step up and level the playing field for women,' notes one government official

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The WISE (#WomenInScience & Engineering) committee of #AASSA (Association of Academies & Societies of Sciences in Asia) is pleased to announce the 2nd round of Prof. Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award for 2026. More details available at aassa.asia/events/event...

Hearty congratulations to our colleagues, Prof. Evan Bieske and Richard O'Hair, whose contributions to the fields of mass spectrometry, ion chemistry and spectroscopy were celebrated by a two day symposium at the School of #Chemistry, @unimelb.edu.au, on the occasion of their retirements.

Applications are open to PhD students enrolled in the Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au, for award of a Separovic Family Travel Scholarship. Apply at scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/separ...

After watching an inspiring Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) performance of Retrograde, went onto to view the stunning Cartier exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

Lovely to meet up with Prof. Bushra Ateeq of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in Melbourne, pictured here at Royal Arcade and Brunetti Oro. Bushra is also a member of the AASSA #WomenInScience WISE committee.

Following the close of the MILESTONE Project General Assembly, it was amazing to experience Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle, Slovenia.

Advice from PIs: Lessons for Early Career Scientists. No one begins their research career with all the answers. Discover the lessons that 15 senior life scientists wish they'd known earlier - from embracing setbacks to staying curious and asking for help. hellobio.com/blog/advice-... #WomenInScience

Meet three trailblazing Brazilian women in #chemistry: @acs.org and the Brazilian Chemical Society have announced the 2026 Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards, celebrating trailblazing scientists driving innovation and sustainability. #WomenInScience. axial.acs.org/publishing/m...

Meet the Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards 2026 Winners | ACS Publications Chemistry Blog

The Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards remain an important platform to celebrate women whose remarkable careers are shaping the future of science and advancing inclusion and belonging.

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Cut open 300 MHz #NMR magnet, showing the inside of the superconducting magnet, at the National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Bridget Ogilvie obituary: parasitologist who championed biomedical labs and scientific evidence. As a director of the @wellcometrust.bsky.social and charity founder, the labs she built sequenced the human genome and more. #WomenInScience www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Bridget Ogilvie obituary: parasitologist who championed biomedical labs and scientific evidence

As a director of the Wellcome Trust and charity founder, the labs she built sequenced the human genome and more.

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The MILESTONE - Pathways to synergies general assembly is being held at the Kemijski inštitut - National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia and will include several #NMR presentations. Enjoyed walking around Ljublanja before registering for the event.

Embed science as a pillar of multilateralism, the @sciencecouncil.bsky.social global scientific community tells @un.org Secretary General candidates council.science/news/embed-s...

Embed science as a pillar of multilateralism, the global scientific community tells UNSG candidates - International Science Council

In this open letter to candidates for UN Secretary-General, the International Science Council and its member organizations call on the next UN leader to recognize science as a pillar of the multilater...

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The 4th Women in Science &Engineering (WISE) Symposium of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) was held in Seoul, bringing together science leaders from across the region to discuss the role of women in advancing the #SDGs. www.interacademies.org/news/aassa-w...

AASSA WISE Symposium Highlights Women’s Contributions to Sustainable Development

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We are pleased to inform that the results of the 58th Korean Academy of Science & Technology (KAST) International & 4th Association of Academies & Scientific Societies in Asia (AASSA) WISE Symposium have been posted on the AASSA website. #WomenInScience aassa.asia/achievements...

Registration open for @sciencecouncil.bsky.social ISC Midterm Meeting & Beijing Science Dialogue, a major science gathering to discuss and set agendas for international scientific collaboration around headline theme, ‘Science in a complex world – Science for a better future’ council.science/beijing/

Science in a complex world – Science for a better future - International Science Council

19-24 October, Beijing, China

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Protecting the role of science as a global public good in an era of geopolitical competition: The International Science Council @sciencecouncil.bsky.social calls for the protection of scientific freedom, collaboration & capacity in an era of geopolitical fragmentation council.science/statements/s...

Protecting the role of science as a global public good in an era of geopolitical competition - International Science Council

In this statement, the International Science Council calls for the protection of scientific freedom, collaboration and capacity in an era of geopolitical fragmentation, recognizing science as a global...

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Torres Strait Islander student Brodie O’Breza is building a career in marine science, combining culture, curiosity and hands-on experience through the CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship Program and Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy. #WomenInScience www.csiro.au/en/news/All/...

Charting her own course: how Brodie’s curiosity and culture are shaping her STEM story

Torres Strait Islander student Brodie O’Breza is building a career in marine science, combining culture, curiosity and hands-on experience through the CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship Program.

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10 Young Indigenous women showing up in STEM in 2026: CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy was created to increase the number of Indigenous women entering Australia’s STEM industries. Hear from some of these #WomenInScience leading the way www.csiro.au/en/news/All/...

10 Young Indigenous Women showing up in STEM in 2026

CSIRO’s Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy was created to increase the number of Indigenous women entering Australia’s STEM industries. Hear from some of those leading the way.

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