Australian Academy of Science
Coordinates: 35°17′1.2″S 149°7′21.4″E / 35.283667°S 149.122611°E
The Australian Academy of Science is the highest institution for sciences in Australia. It was established in 1954.[1] The academy is based in Canberra in the Shine Dome building beside the Australian National University campus.
| Australian Academy of Science | |
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 Australian Academy of Science in the Shine Dome building | |
| Formation | 1954 |
| Headquarters | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Membership | about 450 Fellows |
| President | Professor Suzanne Cory AC |
| Website | www.science.org.au |
The academy is modelled after the Royal Society and operates under a Royal Charter.[1] It is independent from the government. The purpose of the academy is to promote science and science education in Australia.
Australian Academy Of Science Media
Australian Academy of Science - Ian Potter House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Charter". Australian Academy of Science. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2008.
