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.

  


 
Tall Poppy Campaign
The Tall Poppy Campaign was created in 1998 by the Australian Institute of Policy & Science to recognise and celebrate Australian scientific excellence and to encourage younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers.

The Tall Poppy Campaign recognises the achievements of Australian scientists through the prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards and biennial Florey Medal.

The Campaign's Tall Poppies Reaching Students Program engages the winners of Young Tall Poppy Science Awards in activities to promote study and careers in science among school students and the broader community.
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Tall Poppy Campaign Events
NSW & ACT -
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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South Australia -
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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Victoria -
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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