Superstars of STEM smash gender stereotypes
04 July, 2017Arthur Sinodinos has announced the first 30 Superstars of STEM — an initiative to raise the profile of Australia's most dynamic female scientists and technologists and create a critical mass of strong, visible, relatable and public female role models in STEM.
New medical cannabis body launched
23 June, 2017A new industry body, the Medical Cannabis Council, has been launched with an aim to develop best practice and standards for producing, supplying and distributing medical cannabis.
Lab Innovations 2017
22 June, 2017Lab Innovations, the UK's dedicated show for laboratory technology, analytical and biotech equipment, returns for its sixth consecutive year from 1–2 November 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Cancer start-up receives US$16m funding
19 June, 2017QUE Oncology, a clinical-stage biotechnology company established by The University of Queensland and Emory University (Atlanta, USA), has received US$16 million in series A investment.
AACB Annual Scientific Conference
06 June, 2017Leading international and local scientific experts will provide insights on current concepts and strategies to deliver the timely diagnostic services required for clinical management.
MTPConnect's Sue MacLeman receives leadership award
02 June, 2017MTPConnect Chief Executive Officer Sue MacLeman has been awarded BioMelbourne Network's 2017 Women in Leadership award.
IP Group to invest $200m in Australian research
01 June, 2017British intellectual property commercialisation company IP Group has signed agreements with nine Australasian universities to invest $200 million in finding and developing companies involved in disruptive innovation.
New leadership at WA's Perron Institute
31 May, 2017The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science has welcomed Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA as its new board chair.
Australian Society For Microbiology 2017
31 May, 2017 by Anthony Baker, chairman of the local organising committee for ASM2017, TasmaniaThe president of the Australian Society for Microbiology, ASN Conference organisers and the organising committee would like to invite you to stunning Tasmania for the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting and Trade Exhibition. The event will be held in Tasmania's capital city, Hobart, from 2–5 July.
NHMRC restructures grant funding program
26 May, 2017The National Health and Medical Research Council has restructured its grant program following a major review.
21 scientists join the Academy of Science
23 May, 2017The Australian Academy of Science has inducted 21 of Australia's best scientists for their outstanding contributions to science.
Nominations open for GSK Award for Research
18 May, 2017Nominations for GSK's Award for Research Excellence are now open until 10 July 2017.
Funding boost for clinical trials
11 May, 2017The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance has welcomed the funding commitment for clinical trials and registries in the Federal Budget.
A safe Budget for science
11 May, 2017 by Lauren DavisReactions to the 2017–18 Budget, delivered on the evening of 9 May, seem to indicate that the federal government is taking a safe and steady approach to science this year.
Australia's best young science communicator named
08 May, 2017Microbiologist and honey expert Dr Nural Cokcetin has been named the country's best young science communicator at the Australian final of FameLab, an international competition sponsored by the British Council.
