Billion-dollar deal for UQ's molecular clamp vaccine tech
23 July, 2025Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire Vicebio, a biotech company formed in 2018 to develop UQ's molecular clamp technology to make vaccines against life-threatening respiratory infections.
Director of scandal-ridden Forensic Science Queensland resigns
22 July, 2025 by Lauren DavisDr Linzi Wilson-Wilde resigned from her position one month after being suspended by Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, after contamination issues were identified in the FSQ lab.
Budget cuts put research integrity under stress
04 July, 2025 by Dekel Faruhi, VP of Product Adoption, Proofig AI | Supplied by: Proofig AIAs respected institutions continue to face cuts to their funding, there is a question mark over both the volume and quality of research that can be conducted.
$492m pathology hub coming to Westmead Health Precinct
20 June, 2025The NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub will be delivered to Westmead Health Precinct, as part of the state government's plan to improve essential health services for the people of NSW.
WA Govt appoints Sharath Sriram as Chief Scientist
13 June, 2025
A distinguished science and research leader with 20 years of experience in science and technology, Sriram brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Chief Scientist.
$50m donation for new endometriosis research institute
23 May, 2025Three generations of the philanthropic Ainsworth family have committed a total of $50 million over 10 years to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW.
Don Whitley announces distribution arrangement with Cell Biosciences
23 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdAll equipment sales activities will pass to Cell Biosciences, with all equipment service and consumable supply requirements coming into effect on 1 July 2025.
New directory, funding to support WA life science sector
22 May, 2025The WA Government has announced an online directory for the state's life science sector, as well as new investment in the sector through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
New Albanese ministry urged to advance Aust innovation
13 May, 2025 by Lauren DavisOrganisations including Cooperative Research Australia, ATSE and the Australian Academy of Science hope to work with the new ministry to advance a bold new innovation agenda.
Govt and industry fund health and biotech innovation in SEQ
28 March, 2025The SEQ Innovation Economy Fund has awarded eight projects $94m in government funding, while industry leaders across critical sectors are co-contributing over $122m.
Does the 2025–26 Budget do enough for science?
26 March, 2025 by Lauren DavisAAMRI has described the 2025–26 federal Budget as "very disappointing" for the health and medical research sector, while STA has been a bit more positive.
Ming Long appointed Chair of CSIRO
13 March, 2025Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the appointment of Ming Long to the role of CSIRO Chair, following the resignation of Kathryn Fagg.
Aust to collaborate on science and tech with regional partners
11 March, 2025ATSE is leading delivery of the latest round of the Global Connections Fund, as well as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element.
Govt invests $422 million in 229 researchers
27 February, 2025High-performing researchers at all career stages will share in $422 million in funding through the NHMRC Investigator Grants scheme.
Discussion paper highlights stark decline in Aust R&D
18 February, 2025The Strategic Examination of R&D discussion paper reveals that local investment in R&D is now only 1.66% of GDP — well below the OECD average of 2.7%.
