Almost every aspect of our life is touched by science
Without science our way of life would be almost unimaginable and sustainability of life in the future will be impossible without science. Despite this there is great public suspicion of science. Much of this is based on lack of understanding, but past failures of science to recognize public concerns about the nature and direction of progress contribute to distrust. The future is too important for such attitudes to continue. ANZAAS exists to promote dialogue and understanding between the public, science and government and to advance science and its utilisation for maximum benefit.
The Association aims are:
- to promote communication and interaction between scientists in different disciplines
- to foster public interest in science and technology, and awareness of their role in every day life
- to encourage the curiosity of children about the natural and man-made world around them.
Founded in 1888, ANZAAS has a long history and many specialist scientific societies in Australia and New Zealand have developed from what were sections at ANZAAS Congresses. The last ANZAAS Congress was held in Adelaide in September 1997.
While ANZAAS can be justly proud of its achievements, it cannot live in the past. The ANZAAS Council is convinced that the objects and role of ANZAAS are as important today as they ever were, believing that the advancement of science is essential for the well-being and advancement of society as a whole.
The ANZAAS Council intends to retain the best elements of the old ANZAAS, notably the emphasis on youth and education through Youth ANZAAS and the award of the ANZAAS and Mueller Medals, which give recognition to outstanding achievement in Australian science.
The University of Sydney is offering PhD Scholarships in the Virtual Geological Observatory
Further information: http://anzaas.org.au/divisions/nsw/
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IWC (with nodes located at University of Queensland, Griffith University, Monash University and University of WA) Water Leader Scholarships for 2011 are now closed. The 2012 round will open on 1 May 2011. Please refer to the following link: http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-scholarships
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