Government's initiative to compare Australia's research efforts
02 February, 2011The government’s Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative will help discover how Australia's research efforts compare to the rest of the world.
Innovation activity in Australia doubles in 2010 index
10 December, 2010IBM Australia and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, University of Melbourne, have published the fourth edition of the IBM-Melbourne Institute ‘Innovation Index of Australian Industry’ which reveals growth in innovative activity in Australia between 2007-2008.
Support continues for biotechnologies
27 October, 2010Australians continue to strongly support biotechnologies that provide health and environmental benefits, but support for genetically modified (GM) foods has dropped slightly since 2007, a new survey has found.
Businesses invest $16.9 billion in research and development
27 September, 2010Australian firms are increasing their investment in research and development according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
US investors eye Queensland biotech
21 January, 2010Queensland biotechnology companies are set to receive an increased visibility with overseas investors, following the signing of a partnership between a United States venture capital group and a group of leading Queensland life sciences entities.
Moving the lab to the line
02 April, 2009In the pharmaceutical industry and other manufacturing and processing industries, the traditional laboratory is being replaced with inline, atline and online monitoring. Processes can be adjusted in real time, resulting in higher quality and cost savings.
New solutions save time and money
01 April, 2009Experts are forecasting continued growth for the analytical and laboratory equipment industry despite the worldwide economic crisis and current stagnation in the chemical industry.
