Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Australian academy of sciences
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) is an independent, non-governmental organisation devoted to the advancement of knowledge and research in the social sciences. It has its origins in the Social Science Research Council of Australia, founded in 1942.
The Academy was established in 1971 to recognise and champion excellence in the social sciences and to provide evidence-based advice on a range of social policy issues.
The Academy consists of an elected Fellowship of over 750 distinguished Australian social science researchers and professionals who work together to:
Provide advice to governments on issues of national importance;
Promote understanding and awareness of the social sciences; and
Coordinate international cooperation and collaboration in the social sciences.
Origins
ASSA's functions were originally fulfilled through the Social Science Research Council of Australia, which was founded in 1942. A timeline of events leading up to ASSA's formation in 1971 is as follows:
1942 – Members of the Australian National Research Council propose the establishment of a Social Science Research Council.
1943 – The Australian National Research Council considers the proposal and establishes a Social Science Research Committee.
1952 – Nine years later, the Social Science Research Committee resolves to become an autonomous body. A draft constitution for the new body is accepted by the Australian National Research Council and all members of the Committee are invited to become members of the new Social Science Research Council of Australia.
1953 – The new Council holds its first meeting with a membership of 44.
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