
Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
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We represent 700+ leading social scientists shaping Australian policy. Host of @SocSciWeek + @Seriouslysocia1 podcast and education program. RT not endorsements
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Joined February 2012
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The Academy’s latest peer-reviewed educational resource is now available to download for free! . Our new debate kit is on the topic “That Australian history unites us”. Please don’t hesitate to share it with any social science teachers in your network.
Have you seen our new free, downloadable debate kit on the topic “That Australian history unites us”?.Designed to support your students to explore different perspectives on our nation’s past, don’t forget to share it with your networks!.
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RT @fbongiornoanu: Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley @AcadSocSci Shape the Nation Lecture 2024 on 'The secret sauce to a better Australia' @CH….
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We are excited to hear about the launch of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, to be led by Centre Director Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm. Congratulations to all involved! #indigenousfutures . @arc_gov_au @SeanUlm @jcu @ciehfcoe.
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'The need for electoral reform is clear but the government has prioritised maintaining structures that embed major party domination in Australia's Parliament rather than ensuring fair processes for all candidates.' . Fellow @Rubenstein_Kim1's latest⬇️.
canberratimes.com.au
This trailblazing initiative could establish a whole new form of representation.
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RT @rowe_david: Ten years since cricketer Phillip Hughes was fatally struck down. A Test match now on TV too. Revisiting this article from….
theconversation.com
The first cricket Test match of the Australia summer is usually a happy occasion. Its retro sights of white-flannelled figures and the comforting sound of bat on ball herald the holiday season even...
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FREE LECTURE ⬇️. Join us in Perth next Thursday from 5pm for our Shape the Nation lecture with Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM @ScienceChiefAu . Register now: #socialsciences #BEperth #CHASS24 @BizEventsPerth.
socialsciences.org.au
The 2024 Shape the Nation lecture was delivered by Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Australia’s Chief Scientist on 28 November 2024.
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Australia's workforce is still highly gender-segregated in key industries. Listen to Fellow @Raecooper1 and other experts discuss how we demolish stereotypes and remove the barriers splitting the labour market ⬇️. #socialsciences.
abc.net.au
Australia's workforce is still highly gender-segregated in key industries. Men work in trade and construction while caring professions like nursing, teaching, and early childhood education are...
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'This places Trump between a rock and a hard place. He may find the Middle East a very difficult nut to crack. At the same time, Trump is known for his impulsive moves.' Read the latest from Academy Fellow @AminSaikal ⬇️.
watoday.com.au
Benjamin Netanyahu may feel like he’s won the jackpot, but Donald Trump’s motto is that he ends wars, and does not start them.
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Congrats to all of the newly elected @HumanitiesAU Fellows, including our Academy Fellows @ankeny_rachel @ParadiesYin.
We are pleased to advise that today our Fellows elected 41 distinguished humanities scholars and practitioners into the Australian Academy of the Humanities: Among them are freedom rider activist Gary Williams, distinguished theatre director Professor
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RT @JEChalmers: Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the @AcadSocSci Annual Dinner on how we restore trust in our institutions and broa….
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Tonight we celebrated our incredible Fellows + the impact of #socialscience research in shaping a better future at our Annual Dinner. Among the highlights was the early career researcher awards (pictured with our special guest Governor-General of Australia). Pics=Ari's pixels
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RT @uwanews: 🎤Join us as Australia's Chief Scientist @DrCathyFoley examines issues shaping our society at an event hosted by @AcadSocSci as….
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Today we welcomed and celebrated our 2024 New Fellows! These exceptional scholars are shaping the future of #socialsciences with their groundbreaking research across diverse fields. Read more:
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Academy Fellows Profs Angela Woollacott, @heather586 & @DloweDavid, with Dr @JonPicciniJon hosted a workshop on decolonisation in Aus & our region, exploring shared histories, movements of people & ideas & paths to truth-telling & reconciliation. More:
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The Academy has made a submission to the public consultation on APS Reform Stage 2 Integrity Initiatives, making 7 recommendations that intend to be practical + support the design of integrity strategies + cultures that embed integrity as a core value ⬇.
socialsciences.org.au
Read the Academy’s submission to the public consultation on APS Reform Stage 2 Integrity Initiatives.
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RT @lisagiven: Today I wrote an article for @ConversationEDU on the government’s announcement they will impose a #dutyofcare on the tech co….
theconversation.com
The new proposal is aligned with approaches in the European Union and United Kingdom – and overcomes the flaws of banning people under 16 from social media.
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RT @SeriouslySocia1: 🌊Teachers, have you checked out our award winning 'Water in the World' resource? It's free, comprehensive + perfect f….
seriouslysocial.org.au
Australia is the driest inhabited continent. It’s important to understand water and to value it for what it gives us. We especially need to know how to respond sustainably to challenges related to...
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