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.
Professor Penny Sackett Australia's new Chief Scientist
30 September, 2008
Astronomer Professor Penny Sackett has been appointed as Australia's new full-time Chief Scientist.
Grants for new projects and conferences
17 September, 2008
Clean energy technologies, investigation of climate change issues and technologies to promote healthy ageing are some of the areas to receive funding in the latest round of grants from the International Science Linkages Competitive Grants scheme.
NSW Scientist of the Year 2008
12 September, 2008
The NSW Scientist of the Year Awards, an initiative of the NSW government’s Department of State and Regional Development through its Office for Science and Medical Research, have been presented to nine outstanding scientists.
Innovation review paper released
10 September, 2008
The report of the Review of Australia's National Innovation System concludes that the country is falling behind the rest of the world and includes recommendations across a number of themes including innovation in business, strengthening people and skills, excellence in national research, information and market design, and taxation.
Scheme to attract world-leading researchers
04 September, 2008
The federal government has allocated $239 million over five years to a a new Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme. Up to 15 Laureate Fellowships will be awarded every year. Each fellowship will be worth around $3 million over five years and will allow the Fellow to work with, and mentor, up to four postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers.
New head for CSIRO
03 September, 2008
Dr Megan Clark will commence as the chief executive of CSIRO in January 2009 after Dr Geoff Garrett's term ends on 31 December this year.
Women in Science Fellowship winner
02 September, 2008
A L’Oreal Australia For Women in Science Fellowship has been awarded to WEHI immunologist Dr Erika Cretney. The fellowship is designed to assist women to consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions and can be used to defray childcare costs in addition to research costs.
Investment boost for UniQuest start-up companies
20 August, 2008
Two companies that were established to develop discoveries from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at UQ have received funding to boost their research priorities.
New appointment strengthens CSIRO board
12 August, 2008
Professor Ian Chubb AC has been appointed as a part-time member of the CSIRO Board.
Nominations called for technology grants
08 August, 2008
A new grants program linking NSW and South Korea in joint technology projects has been announced. Preliminary applications for the grants will close on 30 September and final applications on 15 November.
Monoclonal Antibody Technologies Facility opens in Melbourne
08 August, 2008
A facility dedicated to the production of monoclonal antibodies which can be used for research into cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, inflammation, brain diseases and cancer has opened in Melbourne. The Monoclonal Antibody Technologies Facility comes from collaboration between the Commonwealth and Victorian governments and Monash University.
Will it be Eureka for UWA?
31 July, 2008
Three research teams from The University of Western Australia have been named finalists in three categories of Australia's premier science awards — the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes — for outstanding curiosity-driven research by Australians published in internationally respected journals or books.
Phage therapy wins commercialisation award
29 July, 2008
A Sydney company that has developed an innovative medical treatment for antibiotic resistant infections using bacteria-eating viruses has won the NSW government's 2008 BioFirstCommercialisation Award.
Shaping up to the nanotechnology challenge
14 July, 2008
Any potential health, safety and environmental risks with the introduction of nanotechnology products will be addressed by Australia's regulatory system.
