Introducing our 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Award winners – South Australia! • A/Prof Courtney Ryder • Dr Sarah Scholten • Dr Georgina Falster • Dr Sarah Boyle • Dr Ben Singh • Dr Amy Hutchinson • Dr Nina Wootton • Dr Ashokkumar Manohara Congratulations! #youngtallpoppy

The countdown is on! Ceremony dates for the 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are now live. SA – 8 Aug TAS – 19 Aug ACT – 22 Aug QLD – 9 Sept VIC – 15th Oct NT – 18 Oct WA – 29 Oct Let the science celebrations begin. #TallPoppyAwards #ScienceMatters #celebrateSTEM

If you're eagerly awaiting the Young Tall Poppy results, here are some key dates to mark down: Winners will be revealed throughout July & Aug. Award events kick off in Aug and run through to the end of Oct. We can't wait to celebrate the incredible achievements of this year's winners—stay tuned!

Almost half of AU’s freshwater turtles are now listed as vulnerable, or worse. But in southeast QLD’s Mary River, the endangered Mary River turtle is being given a chance -thanks to an extraordinary 22-year collaboration btwn the local community & researchers... aips.net.au/science-seeds #turtle

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Last chance alert! Nominations for the 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards close TONIGHT! If you know someone who fits the bill, don't miss this opportunity to spotlight their incredible work! aips.net.au/2025-young-t...

Just over one week to get those applications in and have the opportunity to be named a Young Tall Poppy! form.jotform.com/250346421477... #youngtallpoppy #ScienceAwards #aupolsci #sciencecommunication

The 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are now OPEN for nominations! Know an early career researcher who is making a significant impact in science AND also goes out of their way to communicate their science to the broader community? For more info & to nominate, check out the link in our bio.

The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are more than just a recognition of outstanding research—they celebrate the scientists who go above and beyond to engage with the community and inspire the next generation. 2025 nominations open on 28th February. #YoungTallPoppyAwards #ScienceOutreach

Exciting news! Soon we will be taking nominations for the 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards!! If you know an early career researcher who's making significant contributions to science and inspiring the community with their outreach activities, mark 28th February in your diary.

We are delighted to learn of the appointment of Tony Haymet PhD as Australia's new Chief Scientist. We are excited for this new chapter for Australian science! #auscience #chiefscientist

On this International Day of Education, we’d like to shine a light on the contributions of 2024 Young Tall Poppy A/Prof Kelly-Ann Allen. Her research on the importance of belonging in educational settings is transforming how we understand and foster student well-being and success.

As International Day of Clean Energy approaches, we're drawing inspiration from, Young Tall Poppy, Bjorn Sturmberg's book "Amy's Balancing Act." Let's work together for a brighter, greener future. #cleanenergy

Would you like a scientist to visit your school, library or community organisation in 2025? Our inspirational Young Tall Poppy scientists are not only brilliant in their research but also at communicating science to the broader community. Connect with us at [email protected]