Single-molecule techniques manual
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Palgrave Macmillan
Single-Molecule Techniques: A Laboratory Manual is a guide to help molecular and cellular biologists move towards nano-techniques for performing experiments on single molecules rather than on populations of molecules.
Research grants boost national postgraduate numbers
22 December, 2008
The research in the university sector will be strengthened by the Rudd government's funding of an additional 1000 Australian Postgraduate Awards.
Innovation opportunities with NSW eResearch Institute
17 December, 2008
The Institute for Transdisciplinary eResearch Services and Technology will facilitate e-research across NSW universities and relevant public and private sector research agencies. The NSW government is investing $2.8 million over three years to develop the institute.
Strong research ties between Australia and France renewed
16 December, 2008
The 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, 2008
The 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.
ATSE appoints new CEO
09 December, 2008
Dr Margaret Hartley has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Waters acquires Analytical Products Group
08 December, 2008
By merging APG into its Environmenntal Resource Associates operations, Waters will form a comprehensive environmental proficiency testing (PT) and reference materials partner.
Golder Associates opens new laboratory in Perth
08 December, 2008
Golder Associates has opened a new laboratory in Osborne Park, Perth, to extend its specialised testing service capabilities.
New centre to fight infectious diseases
24 November, 2008
The China–Australia Centre for Phenomics Research at The Australian National University has been officially opened. The centre will focus on alterations in the genome code.
Zebra fish research facility opens at Monash
19 November, 2008
The largest zebra fish research facility in the Southern Hemisphere has been opened at Monash University. One of the key areas of research will be in determining how muscles grow and develop.
Research independence
19 November, 2008
Government and public researchers sign rights and responsibilities charters.
Human and environmental health focus for PerkinElmer
11 November, 2008
PerkinElmer will focus on the human and environmental health sectors from January 2009.
VU and Shimadzu foster science in schools
03 November, 2008
Victoria University and Shimadzu are providing technical expertise and high-tech equipment to 12 Victorian secondary schools to help promote science as a tertiary chioce.
Research training in Australian universities
03 November, 2008
A parliamentary report into research training has found that attracting and training the next generation of Australian researchers is being hampered by inadequate funding.
Laboratory Managers Conference 2008
03 October, 2008
The 2008 Laboratory Managers Conference will give laboratory managers and technical, scientific and facility managers the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues and network with their peers.
