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The Australian Institute of Policy & Science (AIPS), first established in 1932, aims to promote public understanding of and informed debate on important political, economic, social, cultural and scientific issues facing Australia. We are independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit. Our major activities include: • The Tall Poppy Campaign which promotes recognition of Australia's outstanding scientists and encourages younger generations to undertake further studies and careers in the sciences, as well as celebrating excellence and facilitating increased community scientific literacy.
• AQ - Australian Quarterly a long runing public affairs magazine which publishes articles that analyse political, economic, social, cultural and scientific issue vital for Australia.
• Public forums for discussion and debate on key contemporary public policy issues, including lectures, seminars and briefings with a focus on enhancing science engagement in the public interest.
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| Tall Poppy Campaign |
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| Tall Poppy Campaign Events |
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| Details of exciting upcoming activities are already online. Contact us if you would like Young Tall Poppies to engage with you in 2009. |
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| Details of exciting upcoming activities are already online. Contact us if you would like Young Tall Poppies to engage with you in 2009. |
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| Contact us if you would like Young Tall Poppies to engage with your school , community or stakeholders in 2009. Details of upcoming activities are posted on the Victoria & Tasmania page... |
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| Latest News |
| 2009 Young Tall Poppy Science Award Nominations open | |
| The prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 2009 are still open for nominations in Victoria/Tasmania, NSW/ACT and Queensland. | |
| Have your say about AIPS | |
| AIPS is develping its strategic plan for 2010-13. We want to hear your views. It will take 10 mins online to complete this survey. Join us in charting our future. | |
| 2009 CSL Florey Medal | |
| The prestigious CSL Florey Medal and prize for significant achievements in biomedical science and human health will be awarded on 9 November in Sydney. Nominations are now closed. | |
| AusBiotech 2009 | |
| AusBiotech 2009 is the premier biotechnology conference for the Asia Pacific region. Register now. | |
| Latest issue of AQ now online | |
| The latest issue of AQ - Australian Quarterly (Volume 81, Issue 2) is now online... | |