Nominations open for 2009 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
03 February, 2009
With science and science education claimed as the foundation stones of an innovative and prosperous Australia, the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science present a prestigious opportunity for Australian science researchers and educators. Nominations for the 2009 awards close on May 8.
Academy awards for scientific excellence
27 January, 2009
The Australian Academy of Science has announced the 2009 winners of distinguished awards for scientific excellence.
NSW/South Korea joint technology program
27 January, 2009
A joint technology program between the NSW government and the South Korean province of Gangwon has been announced. The University of Wollongong’s Intelligent Polymer Research Institute will use nanotechnology to develop a new high-performance energy storage device.
Bring back bucket chemistry
23 January, 2009 by Janette Woodhouse, Editor
Science is losing popularity as a tertiary education destination. Would putting some fun and adventure into the subject at school reverse this trend?
Politics and research grants
23 January, 2009
Politics does affect funding decisions according to research from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
French–Australian scientific projects announced
19 January, 2009
The Australian government recently signed a renewed memorandum of understanding with the French government that reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening scientific and technological collaboration between the two countries.
Prostate cancer research centre for Queensland
19 January, 2009
The federal government has announced funding for a prostrate research centre to be hosted by the Queensland University of Technology.
Microfluidics and Horiba Instruments make it formal
13 January, 2009
Microfluidics and Horiba Instruments have formalised their longstanding partnership.
Physiology, pharmacology and toxicology catalogue
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: SDR Scientific
Harvard Apparatus has released its 928-page free catalogue of products for a wide range of animal applications in physiology, pharmacology and toxicology.
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.
Synthesis and purification catalogue
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Biotage has released its 2008–09 Synthesis and Purification Catalogue. The 336-page catalogue includes a range of products for microwave synthesis, work-up, flash purification and evaporation.
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.
