WA Govt signs MOU to create biomedical hub in Perth
02 October, 2024The WA Government has signed an MOU with UWA and CSIRO to develop the latter's 10 ha site in Floreat into a biomedical industry hub, as part of a wider biomedical precinct.
MTPConnect set to back startups in heart disease and diabetes
13 September, 2024MTPConnect will inject some much-needed funding for Australian SMEs to commercialise innovative medical products to better treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Govt expands funding for a diverse STEM workforce
22 August, 2024As the search begins for Australia's next Superstars of STEM, the federal government has provided details of additional funding for its diversity in STEM measures.
NSW Govt funds body to reduce animals in medical research
09 August, 2024The NSW Government-funded Non-Animal Technologies Network (NAT-Net) aims to help reduce and replace animals in medical research.
Govt funds bird flu fight as H5N1 spreads between mammals
22 July, 2024The Australian Government is investing nearly $7m to fight the potential incursion of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza, as research provides evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission of the H5N1 strain.
ARC announces $58m funding for Australian Laureate Fellowships
10 June, 2024The Australian Research Council has allocated $58.3 million in funding over five years for 17 Australian Laureate Fellowships.
Australian Research Council awards 58 new Industry Fellowships
27 May, 2024The ARC's Industry Fellowship Program aims to promote national and international collaboration between key stakeholders in research and innovation.
CUREator+ to fund innovations in dementia, cognitive decline
22 May, 2024The CUREator+ Dementia and Cognitive Decline incubator program aims to support novel approaches that will prolong or improve the lives of Australians living with dementia and their caregivers.
Review of R&D system a highlight of the 2024–25 Budget
15 May, 2024 by Lauren DavisAustralia's science bodies have been broadly positive about the 2024–25 federal Budget — particularly the announcement of a strategic examination of Australia's R&D system.
ACRF funds three new cancer research facilities
13 May, 2024Scientists at QIMR Berghofer, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Bio21 Institute have received grants to establish new cancer research facilities.
Govt announces $1.89bn package for health and medical research
03 May, 2024The Australian Government is investing in a "once-in-a-generation transformation of health and medical research", according to Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler.
CSIRO investment to drive R&D for SMEs
04 April, 2024CSIRO has announced a $20m investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital R&D opportunities to accelerate their growth.
Australian Research Council Amendment Bill passes into law
02 April, 2024The Bill delivers on recommendations from the independent ARC Review — including the abolition of the ministerial veto on ARC grants.
NHMRC awards $647m to health and medical researchers
19 December, 2023The NHMRC is investing $379m through its Investigator Grant scheme and $268m through its Ideas Grant scheme, to support health and medical research leaders.
Outgoing STA CEO praises Industry Growth Program
29 November, 2023The $392 million government program aims to support innovative startups and small businesses to scale their operations with economy-boosting R&D.
