Laureate Professor Eric Reynolds AO FICD FTSE FRACDS Thirty years ago, a young dental researcher discovered a protein in dairy milk that repairs and strengthens teeth. Today, that protein, sold as …
Unravelling the complexity of height, intelligence, obesity and schizophrenia: 2017 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
Professor Jian Yang The publication of the human genome near fifteen years ago revealed that the human genome is complicated. Jian Yang has created pioneering new techniques to unravel that …
Watching the processes of life: 2017 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
Professor Dayong Jin We need new ways to detect the early stages of disease and cancer. Dayong Jin believes the key is for physicists, biologists, engineers and doctors to work together. And that’s …
The outdoor classroom: 2017 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
Mr Neil Bramsen In the outdoor classroom at Mount Ousley Public School in Wollongong, primary students are watching and recording bird sightings. They’re down at the beach assessing the level of …
Bringing science alive: 2017 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
Mr Brett McKay Kirrawee High School has a rich history in sport and music. Its alumni include six Olympic athletes and several leading musicians. Today, thanks to the work of Brett McKay over the past …
Photos: 2017 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Photos For hi-res versions please click on the photo and then right click to download the file. Jenny Graves - Prime Minister's Prize for Science Eric Reynolds - Prime …
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2016 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
The 2016 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recipients are: Defending Australia’s snakes and lizards: Prime Minister’s Prize for Science Professor Richard Shine (The University of Sydney) Making …
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PM’s Prizes – Prime Minister Turnbull’s speech
Prime Minister Turnbull's Speech - 2016 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science From: www.pm.gov.au/media/2016-10-19/speech-2016-prime-ministers-prizes-science-awards-presentation-dinner It’s great to …
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PM’s Prizes – Minister Greg Hunt’s speech
Minister Hunt’s Speech – 2016 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, fellow parliamentarians, members of the science and research communities, and to our teachers and …
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PM’s Prizes – press release from Prime Minister Turnbull
2016 Prime Minister's Prizes reward innovation and science 19 October 2016 – www.pm.gov.au/media/2016-10-19/2016-prime-ministers-prizes-reward-innovation-and-science Tonight we recognise some of …
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Defending Australia’s snakes and lizards: 2016 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Richard Shine Northern Australia’s peak predators—snakes and lizards—are more likely to survive the cane-toad invasion thanks to the work of Professor Richard Shine. …
Fairness underpins efficiency: the profitable innovations saving Australia billions. 2016 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation
Michael Aitken Global stock markets are fairer and more efficient thanks to the work of Professor Michael Aitken. Now he’s applying his information technology and markets know-how to improve health, …