The science of cleaning up
08 September, 2009Contamination and how scientists can help to clean up will be a focus at CleanUp 09, an international summit being hosted by CRC CARE.
Ion probe facility opens in WA
28 August, 2009The University of Western Australia has opened an ion probe facility, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Find out what’s new in laboratory instrumentation
17 July, 2009The Analytical Chemistry Group of the New South Wales branch of the RACI is holding a one-day seminar — What’s New in Laboratory Instrumentation — on 21 July 2009.
Food scientists and engineers invited to speak at food industry conference
03 June, 2009Potential speakers and sponsors are invited to express their interest in FoodTech Connect 09 — an exciting new food industry conference that will take place in Sydney on October 22 and 23.
Top Australian and US scientists meet
07 May, 2009Climate change, clean energy research and best practice approaches for providing expert advice to government were among the topics discussed when Prof Penny Sackett met with key US scientific advisers.
Applications closing for ISF Congress
10 March, 2009Those hoping to participate in the World Congress on Oils and Fats & 28th ISF Congress, held 27–30 September in Sydney, must get their applications in soon with the call for papers closing on 29 March.
Money needed in the bucket, not fun
03 March, 2009 by Janette Woodhouse, EditorScientists need to live as well as enjoy their subject and one reader questions whether it's a lack of remuneration rather than a lack of enjoyment that is making students turn away from science at university.
Funding health research
25 February, 2009Research Australia would like to see the Australian government emulate the US and inject funding into health and medical research as part of its stimulus package.
IAP researcher wins biological science award
10 February, 2009The Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture has been awarded to Professor David Vaux of La Trobe University by the Australian Academy of Science.
Nominations open for 2009 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
03 February, 2009With science and science education claimed as the foundation stones of an innovative and prosperous Australia, the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science present a prestigious opportunity for Australian science researchers and educators. Nominations for the 2009 awards close on May 8.
NSW/South Korea joint technology program
27 January, 2009A joint technology program between the NSW government and the South Korean province of Gangwon has been announced. The University of Wollongong’s Intelligent Polymer Research Institute will use nanotechnology to develop a new high-performance energy storage device.
Academy awards for scientific excellence
27 January, 2009The Australian Academy of Science has announced the 2009 winners of distinguished awards for scientific excellence.
French–Australian scientific projects announced
19 January, 2009The Australian government recently signed a renewed memorandum of understanding with the French government that reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening scientific and technological collaboration between the two countries.
Strong research ties between Australia and France renewed
16 December, 2008The potential for joint Australian–French science and research breakthroughs has been boosted with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two governments in Canberra.
Nominations open for Victoria's 2009 Premier's Award for Health and Medical Research
12 December, 2008The Victorian government has committed over $2.1 billion to its Innovation Agenda and this includes $40,000 in prize money ($16,000 for the winner and $8000 each for three commended applicants) for the 2009 Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research. Nominations for the award are now open.
