Nominations open for Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2018
26 February, 2018The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science celebrate the achievements and successes of Australian scientists, teachers and innovators.
Discovery allows the human eye to track a single molecule inside a living cell
06 February, 2018Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new microscopy technology that allows the human eye to track a single molecule and inspect its behaviour inside a living cell.
Australian researcher wins prestigious award
31 January, 2018Veteran immunologist Jacques Miller has been awarded the 2018 Japan Prize.
The eyes have it: Elizabeth Rakoczy wins Florey Medal for wet AMD gene therapy
08 December, 2017Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy has been awarded the 2017 CSL Florey Medal for the creation of a new gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) — the most common cause of blindness in the developed world.
Australian innovation celebrated in 2017 CSIRO Awards
29 November, 2017The 2017 CSIRO Awards showcased the achievements of the national science agency's people and partners and the difference their research makes to industry, society and the planet.
ANSTO awards Australia's standout nuclear scientists
24 November, 2017The ANSTO Awards in Nuclear Science and Technology 2017 have been announced, celebrating a number of researchers for their work advancing nuclear science in Australia.
Winners of the 2017 Metcalf Prizes announced
20 November, 2017Stem cell researchers Mark Dawn and Jessica Mar have both received $50,000 Metcalf Prizes from the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia.
Academy awards recognise bright stars of Australian science
17 November, 2017Scientists working on the threat posed by the melting ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, solving the mysteries of the universe and interpreting how disruptions of brain connectivity can lead to mental illness are some of the winners of the 2018 honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science.
Scientists and inventors among NSW Australian of the Year finalists
10 November, 2017The nominees for the 2018 NSW Australian of the Year Awards have been announced, with several scientists and inventors reaching the finals of both the Australian and Young Australian of the Year categories.
2017 Women in Science Fellowships awarded
01 November, 2017The winners of the 2017 L'Oréal for Women in Science Fellowships have been announced, with five lucky early-career female scientists receiving $25,000 to support them in their specialist area of research for one year.
$1.7 million awarded to seven Australian biomedical researchers
19 October, 2017Seven biomedical researchers have been awarded more than $1.7 million, as Perpetual announced the recipients of the 2017 Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research.
Meet the winners of the 2017 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
19 October, 2017The 2017 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners were awarded by the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister Michaelia Cash at a dinner last night in the Great Hall of Parliament House.
Monkey business pays off for award-winning microbiome researcher
09 October, 2017Dr Michael Montague from the University of Pennsylvania has been declared the winner of the 2017 Microbiome Awards.
Inaugural PluS Alliance Prize winners announced
08 September, 2017The PLuS Alliance has announced the winners of the inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize, which recognises innovation in both research and education.
Lasers and dung beetles: the 2017 Eureka Prizes celebrate the best of Australian science
04 September, 2017 by Ariel Bogle, The ConversationScientists working on malleable electronics, more effective blood tests and lasers were just some of the winners at the 2017 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
