New National Science Statement and priorities released
12 August, 2024The updated science framework will prepare the nation to face future pandemics, adapt to a changing climate and respond to developments in AI and automation.
NSW Govt funds body to reduce animals in medical research
09 August, 2024The NSW Government-funded Non-Animal Technologies Network (NAT-Net) aims to help reduce and replace animals in medical research.
The politics of health: how elections will impact on life sciences
06 August, 2024 by Ivor Campbell* | Supplied by: Snedden CampbellWith elections this year in the US, the UK and India — all major players in the life sciences industry — what changes and benefits can we expect to see?
Nominations open for new NHMRC-MRFF advisory committees
26 July, 2024The National Health and Medical Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund will work more closely together to provide holistic advice on the health and medical research landscape.
Govt funds bird flu fight as H5N1 spreads between mammals
22 July, 2024The Australian Government is investing nearly $7m to fight the potential incursion of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza, as research provides evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission of the H5N1 strain.
Govt appoints inaugural Australian Research Council board
04 July, 2024The board will be responsible for determining priorities, strategies and policies for the ARC, advising the Minister for Education and approving research grants for many ARC funding schemes.
NATA signs new five-year MOU with Commonwealth of Australia
03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: NATAThe agreement demonstrates a strengthened and ongoing relationship between the Australian Government and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
Winners announced for the Kavli Prize 2024
27 June, 2024The Kavli Prize honours outstanding researchers doing fundamental science that moves the world forward, with three US$1 million prizes awarded in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.
Australian of the Year Georgina Long among new Academy Fellows
25 June, 2024The Australian Academy of Science's newest Fellows include an expert in spider venoms, a leader in plant science, an authority on star formation and an oncologist who has changed the way melanoma is treated.
Proto Axiom launches inaugural biotech pitch event
19 June, 2024Proto Axiom's Challenger Summit provides a platform for researchers to showcase their innovative biotech solutions while competing for $250,000 in grant financing.
ARC announces $58m funding for Australian Laureate Fellowships
10 June, 2024The Australian Research Council has allocated $58.3 million in funding over five years for 17 Australian Laureate Fellowships.
Could Amazon or Google hold the key to the future of public health diagnostics?
04 June, 2024 by Ivor Campbell* | Supplied by: Snedden CampbellCollaboration, transparency and a shared commitment to sustainability could pave the path towards a future where a universal reader revolutionises diagnostic testing.
Women in STEM Ambassador initiative wound up
31 May, 2024 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has announced that the functions of the Women in STEM Ambassador will be amalgamated into other programs, officially ending the initiative on 31 May.
Australian Research Council awards 58 new Industry Fellowships
27 May, 2024The ARC's Industry Fellowship Program aims to promote national and international collaboration between key stakeholders in research and innovation.
CUREator+ to fund innovations in dementia, cognitive decline
22 May, 2024The CUREator+ Dementia and Cognitive Decline incubator program aims to support novel approaches that will prolong or improve the lives of Australians living with dementia and their caregivers.
