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History and Background

The Australian Institute of Political Science (AIPS) was founded in 1932. Its aim was to further public understanding of Australia's political and economic situation. In 2006 it 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, federal agencies, state governments, universities and the corporate sector.

AIPS currently has offices in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

The Tall Poppy Campaign

The Tall Poppy Campaign was created in 1998 to recognise and celebrate Australian scientific and intellectual excellence. Annual 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, briefings, community activities and seminars to foster a stronger interest in science in school children and the broader community.

AQ: Australian Quarterly

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.

Florey Medal

The Florey Medal is an initiative of AIPS and is intended to acknowledge outstanding achievement by an Australian scientist. Named for 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.

References

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External Links

1. Australian Institute of Policy and Science website
2. Tall Poppy Campaign website
3. South Australia Tall Poppy Program