Expert Working Group to set Australia's research priorities
24 March, 2016The Turnbull government has appointed the Expert Working Group that will help set the direction of Australia's research infrastructure and priorities over the coming decade.
Danielle Butcher joins Science Industry Australia board
10 March, 2016 by Lauren DavisScience Industry Australia (SIA) has announced Danielle Butcher as the new executive officer of its board of directors.
Tanya Monro appointed to CSIRO board
01 March, 2016Christopher Pyne has announced the five-year appointment of physicist Professor Tanya Monro to the CSIRO board.
Alan Alda and ANU promote science communication
23 February, 2016The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, based in the US, has welcomed the Australian National University as its first international affiliate.
Alan Finkel commences as Chief Scientist
02 February, 2016In his first statement as Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO said he wants to use his new position to "tell Australia's great success stories".
Healthcare executive John Chiplin joins Sienna Cancer Diagnostics
27 January, 2016Melbourne-based biotech company Sienna Cancer Diagnostics has announced the appointment of Dr John Chiplin to its board of directors.
Australia's outgoing Chief Scientist says we're good but we can be better
22 January, 2016 by Michael Lund, The ConversationFriday 22 January marks Professor Ian Chubb's final day as Australia's Chief Scientist after almost five years in the role. So what are his achievements over that time and what's his advice for his successor, Alan Finkel?
Vale Graeme O'Neill
15 January, 2016It is with sadness we report the sudden death of Graeme O'Neill, aged 68, on Sunday December 20 last year.
New chair of Innovation Australia appointed
17 November, 2015Christopher Pyne has announced Bill Ferris AC as the new chair of Innovation Australia, where he will perform a key role in the Australian Government's new focus on innovation.
Science Gallery Melbourne gets a director
10 November, 2015Rose Hiscock has been announced as the inaugural director of Science Gallery Melbourne, a venue for science and art collaboration planned for the heart of Melbourne's new innovation precinct.
Meet Australia's new Chief Scientist
27 October, 2015Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Dr Alan Finkel AO will be Australia's next Chief Scientist.
Olympus MD calls for focus on customer service
16 October, 2015The managing director of Olympus Australia and New Zealand, James Bowe, has made his vision for the company clear, claiming that success is driven by customer relationships.
What it's like to be a woman working in science, and how to make it better
17 September, 2015 by Suzanne Cory, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute; Amanda Barnard, CSIRO; Chloe Warren, University of Newcastle; Maggie Hardy, The University of Queensland; Nalini Joshi, University of Sydney; and Tanya Monro, University of South AustraliaThis Wednesday saw the launch of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program by the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) in partnership with the Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE).
Pilot program to stem the loss of women in science
16 September, 2015The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot aims to improve the promotion and retention of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
Govt will continue to link industry and science, says Macfarlane
10 September, 2015Ian Macfarlane has marked the Abbott government's two-year anniversary by committing to further work with the industry and science sectors to generate economic growth and create new jobs.
