@austmus

Australia's first museum, showcasing an outstanding natural history and cultural collection. A NSW Government funded cultural institution.

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Does your research help solve Australia’s complex environmental challenges? 🌿 The NSW @DCCEEW Eureka Prize for Environmental Research recognises research that leads to practical improvements in managing or protecting our natural environment. Learn more: bit.ly/4askOus
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🌟👩‍🔬 Are you a scientist who brings research to life for the public? The Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science recognises an individual scientist who has mastered communicating science to and enthusing the public. Learn more: bit.ly/3Z9tyiT
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A HUGE congratulations to all of our 2025 Australian Museum @eurekaprizes winners 👏 This year's winners include everything from breakthrough Parkinson’s disease research to pioneering nanosensor technology 🔬 See the full list of winners here: bit.ly/41WEhz1
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🏆The Fission Chips Team @noushinnasiri from @MacquarieUni is awarded the @ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/6yf27LdQkhw
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🏆 Dr Aaron Eger from @unsw is awarded the @austmus Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/M06od5P7s1s
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🏆 Sophie M. is awarded the @Sydney_Uni Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary, for her short film ‘Swing Smart to Stand Tall’. #EurekaPrizes #SchoolScience Watch it now: youtu.be/N1kDE33marM
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🏆 Keira P. is awarded the @Sydney_Uni Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary, for her short film 'Dusty’s Mitey Poo - Hidden Below '. #EurekaPrizes #SchoolScience Watch it now: youtu.be/16aQJobdDjE
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🏆 Professor @AnitaHoBaillie from @Sydney_Uni is awarded the @Sydney_Science Eureka Prize for Sustainability Research. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/D305jgujrQk
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🏆 The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group are awarded the AIDRC Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/L9gdryJWIJY
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🏆 PINK1 Parkinson's Disease Research Team @WEHI_research is awarded the @UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/senXARXzO20
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🏆 Professor Thomas Maschmeyer @Sydney_Science is awarded the @UNSW Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/6P5R0URM8_k
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🏆 Passport2Recovery @flinders is awarded the @ScienceGovAU Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/nBNEAv0fDIU #EurekaPrizes @CouncilSCC @usceduau
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🏆 Science and Engineering Challenge from @Uni_Newcastle is awarded the @ScienceGovAU Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/sbjXhkObg58
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🏆 Dr Kamal Kant Gupta and Dr Jafar Shojaii are awarded the @DeptDefence Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/vuiDwHJ2AB4
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🏆 Octopus and Ice Sheet Team @jcu @MarineOmics is awarded the @BizEventsPerth Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/8H3bCE6wfjM
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🏆Dr Hasindu Gamaarachchi @Hasindu2008 @UNSW @GarvanInstitute is awarded the @Macquarie_Uni Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/kPxW7JJwHxs
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Australian Museum retweeted
Marcus Strom@strom_m3 Sep 2025
Best of luck to all the @eurekaprizes finalists tonight. Was a pleasure to judge the Science Journalism prize.
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Not able to be at the #EurekaPrizes tonight? Don’t worry we’ve got you! You can stream the full ceremony LIVE 📺 So put up your feet, grab your popcorn and tune in here 🍿: australian.museum/get-involv…
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The stage is set and we're ready to kick things off here at the 2025 Australian Museum @eurekaprizes 👩‍🔬 HERE WE GO...🏆 #EurekaPrizes
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Today is the day we announce the 2025 Australian Museum #EurekaPrize finalists 🙌 Head over to @eurekaprizes as they announce the finalists live this morning 🏆
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes@eurekaprizes30 Jul 2025
Today is the day! The @austmus is proud to be celebrating 59 individuals and teams across Australia who are leading the way in research & innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. #EurekaPrizes
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