Have your say about the Future Fellowships consultation paper
23 May, 2008Interested Australians have been invited to respond to a consultation paper on the development of the government’s new Future Fellowships scheme.
Online patent information
29 April, 2008AusPat is a searchable online database containing Australian patent applications lodged and granted since 1979.
Strengthening research ties with India
21 April, 2008The Australian Government will provide $7 million for new collaborative science initiatives under the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund.
Self development program for laboratory managers
08 April, 2008A course in self management and managing others is being facilitated by SIA.
Citation awards for Australian scientists
03 April, 2008Citation is the life-blood of many scientists. Thomson Scientific Citation Awards acknowledge those scientists with the highest overall citation rankings.
Is our antiquated patent system hindering science?
17 March, 2008Biotechnology discoveries, like the method for creating synthetic life forms, are at risk of being unduly hindered by private corporations unless patent systems are brought into the 21st century, according to an expert from The Australian National University.
New era in scientific debate for Australia
07 February, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistIndustries and sectors wait with baited breath for revolutionary new policies to be announced, increases in spending to be determined and any policies that the old government had planned can generally be assured of being tossed out the window
Readers respond to "Promoting science"
15 November, 2007Our article on the state of science education in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Australia struck a chord with readers. We've assembled a few responses for your perusal:
Guidelines for analysing research economics
09 November, 2007The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Association has released a guidebook designed to greatly improve scientists’ ability to accurately assess the economical benefit of their research.
Promoting science
06 November, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, EditorYou can't just wake up one morning and decide to go for that job as a scientist. You need some qualifications
Leading scientist throws in the labcoat
25 October, 2007The Australian National University will be using the 12th Frank and Bobbie Fenner Conference to honour the retirement of Emeritus Prof Frank Fenner, the Australian scientist who oversaw the eradication of smallpox.
Australian elected as president for international organisation
11 October, 2007An Australian has been elected president of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), as it becomes increasingly involved in major global issues such as climate change, security and social responsibility.
Funding boost for international research partnerships
28 September, 2007The Australian government has announced it will provide $3.5 million for projects to commence in 2008 under the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Linkage International scheme.
National research facility launched
27 September, 2007A $41 million national research facility for cutting-edge microscopy and microanalysis was launched by the Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, at the University of Sydney today.
Lecturing on ethics leads to misconduct
26 September, 2007Teaching the responsible way to conduct research might not always guarantee positive results on students and young researchers, according to an American study presented at the first World Conference on Research Integrity in Lisbon this month.
