Research University science has grown into much more than the pursuit of fundamental discoveries, although that remains the well-spring for all that it does. University science now reaches out to engage at every stage of the cycle in which knowledge is turned into new and better ways of doing things. The ACDS runs a number of events and provides a means for information sharing and collaboration to all those interested in science and mathematics research. The ACDS magazine Australian University Science highlights the interplay between university science research and industry as well as showcasing examples of how science works and the importance of supporting research at all stages . The previous issues of the magazine are available here. Latest Research News ACDS Newsletter – December 2025Welcome to the fourth and final quarterly newsletter of the ACDS for 2025! We hope that your faculties and colleges … Continue Reading» Australian Science, Australia’s Future – science 2035. A call to actionThe ACDS congratulates the Australian Academy of Science on the policy report “Australian Science, Australia’s Future”. The report was released … Continue Reading» The importance of practical work as a defining feature of Australian university scienceThe ACDS has just released a position paper on the importance and value of practical work in a university undergraduate … Continue Reading» ACDS 2025 Conference: 30 years of advocating for university scienceThe annual ACDS Conference for Deans or equivalent leaders of University Science was held in late October in Canberra. The … Continue Reading» United voice on the importance of mathematics educationFour of Australia’s dean’s councils have united to release a joint statement calling for national action to reverse the decline … Continue Reading» Research Leaders Network The ACDS Research Leaders Network is a forum for ACDS member university research organisational leaders in Australia’s science faculties and schools. It is intended to promote the generation and exchange of ideas on managing and sustaining the research culture of science faculties and schools. It will strive to inform national consensus and national policy positions for development by the ACDS, that will help Australia’s science deans maintain and expand the quality and influence of university science research in Australia. View ACDS Research Leaders Network National Research Forum The ACDS National Research Forum is held annually in September, for those with leadership roles in research, graduate research students and engagement. View National Research Forum
