CSL Centenary Fellowships recognise new approaches to cancer therapy
13 October, 2023Two Australian scientists have been awarded CSL Centenary Fellowships, valued at $1.25 million over five years, for their work developing new kinds of cancer therapies.
Second inquiry launched into Qld forensic testing
06 October, 2023The new inquiry will review recent public statements and documents in relation to automated DNA extraction methods that were introduced under what is known as Project 13.
2023 Nobel Prize winners announced
05 October, 2023Significantly, the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the research that gave rise to the mRNA vaccines that contained the COVID-19 pandemic and saved millions of lives.
Breakthrough Victoria announces university investment deals
25 September, 2023Breakthrough Victoria has launched investment partnerships worth $87m with five Victorian universities to help move life-changing research out of the lab and into the market.
Jian Zhou Medal awarded to cancer, immunology researchers
15 September, 2023The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has announced Professor Laura Mackay and Professor David Ziegler as the recipients of the 2023 Jian Zhou Medal.
Draft National Science and Research Priorities released
11 September, 2023The federal government would like to hear how well the draft priorities reflect the key challenges and opportunities for Australia.
WA developing a 10-Year Science and Technology Plan
04 September, 2023The plan aims to establish Western Australia as a global hub for leading and inclusive science and tech research, development, commercialisation and deployment.
Govt agrees to all recommendations of ARC Review
01 September, 2023The government has agreed to improve the governance of the Australian Research Council and to strengthen the integrity of decision-making processes.
Winners announced: 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
30 August, 2023The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes shine a light on the incredible work being done in science and science engagement in Australia.
NATA internationally recognised for its biobanking accreditation
25 August, 2023 | Supplied by: NATANATA has become the second accreditation body to be internationally recognised for accreditation of biobanking facilities to the international standard ISO 20387.
Navigating diversity and inclusion in clinical trials
22 August, 2023 | Supplied by: AccelagenGreg Plunkett, founder and CEO of Accelagen, shares his company's perspective on the importance of diversity in clinical trials and why the science of inclusion matters.
Biomedical, BioMedTech incubators supported by Brandon Capital
18 August, 2023Expressions of interest have opened for the national CUREator+ incubator program, while the Westmead Biomedical Incubator has been announced in NSW.
Diversity in STEM Review — draft recommendations released
17 August, 2023The recommendations follow a nationwide engagement campaign to identify ways to address systemic and structural barriers limiting STEM participation.
AACB's annual conference a pathologist's paradise
14 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Australasian Association for Clinical BiochemistryThe Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is offering an entire week dedicated to professional development, education and networking.
Professor Kerrie Wilson appointed Queensland's Chief Scientist
11 August, 2023One of Australia's leading researchers into the science, strategy and policy of conservation, Professor Kerrie Wilson, has been appointed Queensland's next Chief Scientist.
