Newly elected Fellows from 2025 will be formally admitted to the Academy and invited to present their work.

An opportunity to network with Academy Fellows, Awardees and the broader science community.

New Fellow presentations continue in the morning, followed by lectures and presentations from the 2025 premier and career award recipients. The day concludes with a medal ceremony for all 2025 award recipients.

Held at the QT Canberra, this will be an opportunity to celebrate and network with representatives from across the science sector and beyond.

The Academy's annual national symposium, The National Science Summit: are we ready to face the future?
For more details, please visit the Science at the Shine Dome event website. 

Departs Shine Dome at conclusion of the Symposium.

Topic: Developing a robust grant proposal 
Facilitated by: The GrantEd Group

This workshop will walk research grant applicants through the four essential elements of a robust proposal: significance, quality, innovation and feasibility.
We aim for each attendee of this workshop to come away with answers to these questions for their own research projects:

•    Who needs your research, within and outside of academia?
•    What appropriate methodologies, methods, design elements or concepts do you need to ensure a high-quality project?
•    What novel and innovate elements are built into your research plan and how have you balanced this with risk?
•    What involvement do you need from other organisations, policy makers, practitioners, networks or researchers to ensure your research is significant and feasible?

Topic: Understanding the role of science in international affairs and diplomacy
Facilitated by: Professor Steven Chown FAA 

This workshop is designed for early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) interested in understanding and engaging in science diplomacy. Through interactive discussions, expert insights, and practical exercises, participants will explore how science diplomacy shapes global collaboration and policy, and how EMCRs can contribute to these efforts.
Participants will learn what science diplomacy is, why it matters, and its relevance to EMCRs. Attendees will reflect on their current engagement with science diplomacy and learn about key pathways to engage in science diplomacy.
Discussions will feature real-world scenarios, focusing on challenges in international science diplomacy, strategies for navigating these challenges, and opportunities for EMCRs to engage in global initiatives.

Topic: Research with impact: a national strategy for biodiversity and climate
Facilitated by: Future Earth Australia (FEA)

This workshop forms part of the co-design process for Future Earth Australia’s strategy on biodiversity and climate change. Our aim is for early-career researchers and practitioners to develop a deeper understanding of how biodiversity and human rights intersect in both policy and practice. 
Through this workshop, participants will be introduced to Future Earth Australia’s transdisciplinary approach to strategy development and gain some insight into how diverse knowledge systems and sectors can be integrated. Most importantly, attendees will have the opportunity to contribute their voices, perspectives, and lived experiences to the co-design of a national strategy, helping shape more inclusive, just, and forward-looking outcomes.
In this workshop, participants will engage in a facilitated discussion. We will explore key themes including: 

• What biodiversity is and why it matters beyond ecology; 
• An introduction to environmental justice and human rights lenses; and
• How can we manage the trade-offs between biodiversity protection and climate transitions. 

Falling Walls Lab is the global interdisciplinary pitch competition for students and early-career professionals. Join us as the state finalists give their three-minute presentation on their research, business model or initiative.

Join us for a networking function following the Falling Walls Lab Australia Finale. 

Thank you for registering for Science at the Shine Dome 2025.

You will soon receive a confirmation email with the details of your registration. If you have not received this email within two hours, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact events@science.org.au. 

For more information about the event, please visit the event webpage.