Blog archive: Science
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Preparing your Eureka Prizes assessor reports
Assessor reports play an integral role in the Eureka Prizes judging process, yet entrants and nominators can overlook their importance. From planning your approaches to setting assessors up with an appropriate level of detail, we share our tips for preparing your reports.
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A natural move: the Eureka Prize for Sustainability Research
Partnering with the Australian Museum to present a Eureka Prize recognising excellence in sustainability research was a natural move for the University of Sydney.
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Plant power: the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science
Without plants, there would be no life, and in recent times the priority of botanical research has shifted from developing critical economic industries based on plants to an urgent need to document and conserve Australia’s unique flora.
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Recognising the invisible: the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software
The Australian Research Data Commons Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software celebrates the invisible yet critical role that software plays in modern research.
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Insights from a Eureka Prizes judge: Dr Erin Roger
We caught up with Dr Erin Roger to look inside the Eureka Prizes judging process, discuss why you should consider entering and reflect on the evolution of citizen science.
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Preparing your Eureka Prizes submission: tips for entrants
Each year we receive hundreds of entries contributed to by thousands of individuals, which are put through a rigorous judging process to determine just one winner for each prize. We share our insights based on some of the most common mistakes and misconceptions.
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Today, and every day, we celebrate women in science
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on some of the most recent Eureka Prizes recipients, who include trailblazing researchers, an interdisciplinary team and a young filmmaker.
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How to elevate your Eureka Prizes submission, according to judges
While the sheer volume of Eureka Prizes submissions means that the Australian Museum can’t coordinate personalised feedback for each entrant, a recent survey of judges revealed that much of it would be grounded in the same themes.
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Nine reasons to enter the Eureka Prizes
Entering the Eureka Prizes is often driven by the aspiration to be celebrated as a winner, but it can also serve as a multifaceted journey that presents opportunities before the judging outcome is even revealed.
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Safeguarding Australia's unique botanical diversity
In conversation with Dr Noushka Reiter, winner of the 2023 Australian Institute of Botanical Science Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science.
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Fostering active participation in turtle conservation
In conversation with Associate Professor Ricky Spencer from the 1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program, winner of the 2023 Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.
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Supporting young scientists across the nation
Now, more than ever, we must guide school students in developing a deeper understanding of STEM disciplines.
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Exploring the human eye
In conversation with Chase M. runner-up in the 2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
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Increasing representation of diverse voices in STEMM
In conversation Anna Abela, Kate Johnson and Olly Dove, co-managers of the 14-person team awarded the 2023 Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion.
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Dr Stephanie Partridge: improving youth wellbeing
In conversation with Dr Stephanie Partridge, winner of the 2023 Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science.