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Australian Academy of Science

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Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Academy of Science
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+61 2 6201 9400

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SundayClosed
Monday8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday8:30am - 4:30pm
SaturdayClosed


The Australian Academy of Science was founded in 1954 by a group of distinguished Australians, including Australian Fellows of the Royal Society of London. The first president was Sir Mark Oliphant. The Academy is modelled after the Royal Society and operates under a Royal Charter; as such, it is an independent body, but it has government endorsement. The Academy Secretariat is in Canberra, at the Shine Dome. The objectives of the Academy are to promote science and science education through a range of activities. It has defined four major program areas: recognition of outstanding contributions to science education and public awareness science policy international relationsThe Academy also runs the 22 National Committees for Science which provide a forum to discuss issues relevant to all the scientific disciplines in Australia.
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