25 Nov 2025
Dr Ariaan Purich awarded DECRA
SAEF Chief Investigator Dr Ariaan Purich has been awarded a Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) by the Australian Research Council (ARC). The DECRA scheme provides funding to outstanding early-career…14 Sep 2025
Dr Maria Kleshnina awarded L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship
SAEF Chief Investigator Dr Maria Kleshnina from QUT has been awarded a prestigious fellowship which aims to support accomplished women researchers to progress in their careers.4 Sep 2025
SAEF scientists win 2025 Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
Professor Jan Strugnell, Dr Sally Lau, and Dr Nerida Wilson are amongst a team of Antarctic scientists who have won the 2025 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research.8 Apr 2025
Two SAEF researchers honoured by the Australian Academy of Science
SAEF Director Professor Steven Chown FAA and SAEF Chief Investigator Distinguished Professor Noel Cressie FRSN FAA have received career honours in the Australian Academy of Science’s annual Honorific Awards.20 Mar 2025
Antarctic researchers awarded funds to foster New Zealand and Australian collaboration
Two Antarctic research teams have been awarded $20,000 in funding via a new grant to foster collaboration on Antarctic and Southern Ocean research across the Tasman Sea.5 Dec 2024
Nine SAEF researchers awarded ARC Discovery Project grants
Nine SAEF researchers working across six research projects have been awarded funding in round one of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2025 Discovery Project grant scheme.1 Aug 2024
Professor Jan Strugnell awarded SCAR Medal for Education and Communication
SAEF Chief Investigator Professor Jan Strugnell recognised for her contribution to increasing the visibility of women in Antarctic research.31 Jul 2024
SAEF scientists selected as finalists for 2024 Eureka Prizes
Professor Jan Strugnell, Dr Sally Lau, and Dr Nerida Wilson are amongst a team of Antarctic scientists nominated for major national science award.17 Oct 2023
Professor Chris Greening awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
“To receive the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year is surreal. Growing up as a working-class kid, I had no idea what I wanted to do for…12 Jun 2023
Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson named a Member of the Order of Australia
Internationally renowned science researcher recognised for service to the study of climate change in Antarctica10 Mar 2022
SAEF researcher awarded 2022 Fenner Medal
Associate Professor Chris Greening has been awarded the prestigious Fenner Medal by the Australian Academy of Science.
