Preparation for all-female Antarctic expedition underway
18 July, 2016Seventy-seven women from around the world have been selected to take part in Homeward Bound, said to be the world's largest all-female expedition to Antarctica.
Lonza Overcoming Interference e-Learning Module
18 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty LtdLonza has announced the release of the Overcoming Interference e-Learning Module for its QC Insider Toolbox, which covers the causes of interference in the bacterial endotoxins test (BET) and provides the user with solutions to help ensure compliance.
Finalists announced for Queensland medical science awards
06 July, 2016The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) has announced the finalists of the inaugural AIMS Medical Science Awards for Queensland.
The Sydney Science Festival is back this August
04 July, 2016The Sydney Science Festival will be held for the second time from 11–21 August 2016, featuring an array of science superstars headlining events across Sydney.
Grant opportunities closing soon
30 June, 2016Application deadlines for several grant opportunities with Grand Challenges Canada, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation are closing soon.
Double the honours for Professor Doug Hilton
30 June, 2016Cancer researcher Professor Doug Hilton, director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and president of the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes, was the recipient of two significant awards this month.
Death in Hobart, sex in Melbourne
23 June, 2016The Science of Life & Death series is designed to educate, entertain and push us to the edge of our comfort levels, starting a national conversation about life, death and beyond.
World biosurgery market expected to reach over $12.7bn by 2022
17 June, 2016The world biosurgery market is expected to reach almost $12.76 billion by 2022 with a CAGR of 8.1% from 2015 to 2022, according to a report by Allied Market Research.
Executive director of SAGE appointed
15 June, 2016Dr Wafa El-Adhami has been appointed the executive of Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Genomics researcher wins Commonwealth Health Minister's Award
10 June, 2016The Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research for 2016 has been awarded to Dr Joseph Powell from The University of Queensland (UQ).
IDT acquires Korean distributor Mbiotech
03 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Integrated DNA TechnologiesIntegrated DNA Technologies has acquired Mbiotech, a distributor of IDT products in South Korea for more than a decade.
From pest research to driving policy
31 May, 2016 by Adam Florance | Supplied by: Science Industry AustraliaDanielle Butcher, Executive Officer of Science Industry Australia, tells Lab+Life Scientist journalist Adam Florance a bit about herself and what she hopes to achieve in her new role at SIA.
New appointments at Research Australia
31 May, 2016Research Australia has appointed four new board members: Professor Nicholas Fisk, Dr Adrian Nowitzke, Annette Schmiede and Professor Ian Jacobs.
ARC CEO to head up UQ
25 May, 2016The CEO of the Australian Research Council, Professor Aidan Byrne, will depart the ARC later this year to take up the position of provost at The University of Queensland.
Chief Scientist among those elected to Academy of Science
23 May, 2016The Australian Academy of Science has elected 21 new fellows, including former Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry and Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel.