Free workshop: Showcasing First Nations Australians’ Science in the HE curriculum Posted May 2026 Join us for this FREE workshop: Showcasing First Nations Australians’ Science. Safe, supportive, and made for Higher Education. The workshop … Continue Reading»
ACDS concludes 2026 AGM and affirms strategic direction for university science Posted April 2026 The Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) has concluded its 2026 Annual General Meeting, reinforcing its national leadership and … Continue Reading»
ACDS Statement on European Southern Observatory membership Posted April 2026 The Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) has issued a statement expressing deep concern at the Australian Government’s decision … Continue Reading»
JRG Submission: Consultation on the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2025 Posted April 2026 The Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) has lodged its submission to the Government’s consultation on the Job Ready … Continue Reading»
ACDS welcomes Ambitious Australia report Posted April 2026 The Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) has welcomed the release of Ambitious Australia: Strategic Examination of R&D Final … Continue Reading»
ACDS Newsletter – March 2026 Posted March 2026 Welcome Welcome to the first quarterly newsletter of the ACDS for 2026! We hope that your busy year is going … Continue Reading»
ACDS Newsletter – December 2025 Posted December 2025 Welcome 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 action Posted December 2025 The 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 science Posted December 2025 The 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 science Posted December 2025 The 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 education Posted November 2025 Four of Australia’s dean’s councils have united to release a joint statement calling for national action to reverse the decline … Continue Reading»
Issue #14 Australian University Science magazine – Celebrates 30 Years of Impact and Looks Ahead Posted October 2025 The latest issue of Australian University Science, published by the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS), marks 30 years … Continue Reading»
