Events On this page you will find quick links to current and previous events of the ACDS including copies of presentations. Latest Event News Solving challenges through collaborative innovation“Solving challenges through collaborative innovation” was the theme and focus of a presentation by CSIRO Chief Scientist – Professor Bronwyn … Continue Reading» ACDS announces new Executive Committee for 2022-2023The Executive Committee for the coming year includes two new members – Katrina Fawkner (University of Adelaide) and Adam Trevitt … Continue Reading» ACSME 2022: It’s a wrapWhat a wonderful conference ACSME 2022 was! Just under 190 academics, professional staff and students came to share their experiences. … Continue Reading» Events Summary Annual General Meeting 2022 The AGM and Annual Conference was held in Canberra on 24 and 25 October. View the speaker presentations here. 2021 held online. View the keynote speaker presentations and summary of discussions Policy and Financial Challenges – Prof Frank Larkins In defense of basic research – Prof Iain Young The future of science in Australian universities – Prof Aidan Byrne Australian University Science on the Global Stage – Jonathan Chew, Navitas Indigenous Science – Prof Cristina Varsavsky, Lisa Godhinho, Angela Ziebell University Science – Industry Engagement – Prof Tony Patti, Prof Stella Valenzuela, Assoc. Prof Craig Priest 2020 held online 2019 held in Canberra. 2018 – held in Sydney 2017 – held in Sydney 2016 – held at the Synchrotron in Melbourne Research Leaders conferences, webinars and forums Webinars 2022 Friday 4th November 2022 – CSIRO Chief Scientist – Dr Bronwyn Fox August 2022 – Australia’s Chief Scientist 2021 April 2021 February 2021 2020 Covid 19 lockdown: its impact on Australian university science research – May 13, May 27 and June 10. Further details are available here. National Research Forum 2019 – held at Macquarie University 2018 – held in Melbourne 2017 – held in Sydney Teaching and Learning Leaders Conference 2022 held at the Australian National University 2021 Science education leadership webinar series 2020 Science education leadership webinar series 2019 – held at Newcastle University 2018 – held at the University of Adelaide 2017 – held at Monash University 2016 – held at the University of Sydney 2015 – held at the University of Queensland Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME) 2022 will be held in Perth and on-line 28 – 30 September. Further details are available here. 2021 held online 2020 held online 2019 held at the University of Sydney 2018 held at Flinders University 2017 held at Monash University 2016 held at the University of Queensland 2015 held at Curtin and Murdoch University