Nominations are now open for Australia’s most prestigious science awards.

At a recent speech in Washington DC, Professor Chubb highlighted the value of Australian neuroscience research.

The Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) will continue as the pre-eminent science advisory body to government, following a review of its operations and membership.

Think you’ve got an argument on genetically modified food, nuclear power, geoengineering or nanotechnology strong enough to convince the Chief Scientist?

There is $5 million available for projects to engage Australians with science and improve scientific literacy.

Professor Chubb has launched the AMSI Summer School by highlighting the need to show people that maths is vital to improvements in their every day lives, all the time.

On Wednesday, 14 December 2011, the Australian National University (ANU) presented Professor Chubb the degree of Doctor of the University for his outstanding service to the University and his distinguished contributions to higher education and society.

This week marks the beginning of a series of high-level discussions between the Chief Scientist and international science policy makers across Europe and North America.

In one of our nation’s greatest coups for science, Australian astrophysicist Professor Brian Schmidt has been awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize for physics.

On Wednesday, September 28, Professor Chubb spoke on the state of medical research in Australia and the importance of scientists from all disciplines working to improve the level of respect for, and understanding of science. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE.