Australian Institute of Political Science

Australian Institute of Political Science

The Australian Institute of Political Science was founded in 1932. [ [www.aips.net.au AIPS homepage] ] Its aim was to further public understanding of Australia's political and economic situation during the Great Depression and beyond. In 2006 the organisation changed it's name to the Australian Institute of Policy and Science. It is a non-partisan and non-profit organisation that receives funding from the Australian Department of Health and Ageing, state governments, universities and the corporate sector. The Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) currently has offices in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

The Tall Poppy Campaign

The Tall Poppy Campaign was iniatited by AIPS in 1998 to recognise and celebrate Australian scientific and intellectual excellence. Annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are made to a group of outstanding young Australian researchers in NSW, the ACT, Victoria and previously Queensland. These 'Young Tall Poppies' then participate in a program of school visits, educational seminars, ministerial briefings and community activities to foster a stronger interest in science among school children and the broader community. [ [http://www.aips.net.au/tallpoppies/awards/2007/MEDIARELEASE.pdf AIPS Media Release on 2007 Tall Poppy Awards] ]

AQ: Australian Quarterly

"" has been in continuous publication since 1929 and is one of Australia's oldest current affairs journals. It focuses on political, social, economic, cultural and educational matters relevant to Australia. The journal is published six times a year.

Merck Sharp & Dohme Florey Medal

The Merck Sharp & Dohme Florey Medal is an initiative of the Australian Institute of Policy & Science. Named after Australian Nobel Prize winner Howard Florey, the medal is awarded biennally to an Australian biomedical researcher for a milestone achievement in biomedical science and human health advancement. [ [http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21333772-1702,00.html The Australian] ]

References

External Links

# [http://www.aips.net.au Australian Institute of Policy and Science website]
# [http://www.tallpoppies.net.au Tall Poppy Campaign website]


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