From 15 to 17 September 2026, the science community will gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra for the Academy’s flagship event.
Together, we will honour outstanding achievements and celebrate excellence spanning the breadth and depth of Australian science.
00:00 Opening
00:46 Welcome to Country
04:15 President’s welcome: Professor Samuel Berkovic
05:39 Platinum Partner address: Dr Adele Morrison
11:31 New Fellows 2026 Charter Book Ceremony
14:03 Professor Nicole Bell FAA
15:10 Professor Céline Bœhm FAA
16:26 Professor Jochen Brocks FAA
17:40 Professor Graeme Cumming FAA
18:48 Professor Kishan Dholakia FAA
20:03 Professor Aleksandra Filipovska FAA FAHMS
21:06 Professor Jennifer Flegg FAA
22:14 Professor Bob Furbank FAA
23:28 Professor Katherine Kedzierska FAA FAHMS
24:46 Professor Yun Liu FAA FTSE
25:49 Emeritus Professor John Long FAA
27:03 Professor Laura Mackay FAA FAHMS
28:06 Professor Stefan Maier FAA
29:16 Professor Paul Martin FAA
30:36 Professor Nicki Packer FAA
31:39 Professor David Raubenheimer FAA
32:46 Professor Tim Schmidt FAA
34:07 Professor Huanting Wang FAA FTSE
35:13 Ms Sally Williams FAA FTSE
36:17 Professor Alpha Yap FAA
37:22 Professor Yong-Guan Zhu FAA
38:42 Professor Derek Leinweber FAA
40:16 Professor Gordon Smyth FAA
Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science are among the nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for groundbreaking research and contributions that have had clear impact.
Fellows elected in 2026 will sign the historic Charter Book, joining the ranks of the country’s scientific greats. Recipients of the Academy’s prestigious awards will showcase their discoveries and innovation.
Congratulations to the 2026 new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
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The Australian Academy of Science is an independent Australian learned academy, championing science for the benefit of all. Our mission is to advance Australia as a nation that embraces scientific knowledge and whose people enjoy the benefits of science.
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