Trajan acquires LEAP Technologies
07 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Trajan Scientific Australia Pty LtdTrajan Scientific and Medical has announced the acquisition of LEAP Technologies, which was formed in 1989 in order to serve the automation needs of chromatography- and mass spectrometry-related analytical laboratories.
Get GHS ready at a forum near you
04 April, 2016Comcare is holding a series of Australia-wide forums focusing on the transition to the new international system of chemical labelling and classification.
Australia has a diverse STEM workforce — but still lacking in women
01 April, 2016The Office of the Chief Scientist has released a detailed analysis of Australia's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) trained workforce.
FameLab's NSW semifinalists live on stage
31 March, 2016Semifinalists in the science communication competition FameLab will take to the stage on 7 April at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
Research Engagement and Impact working groups appointed
30 March, 2016The Australian Research Council has announced the members of the two Engagement and Impact working groups that will assist in the development of a research engagement and impact assessment for Australia.
Prostate Cancer Foundation opens 2016 funding round
29 March, 2016The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has opened its annual funding round with the aim of supporting groundbreaking prostate cancer research.
Expert Working Group to set Australia's research priorities
24 March, 2016The Turnbull government has appointed the Expert Working Group that will help set the direction of Australia's research infrastructure and priorities over the coming decade.
A roadmap for Australian stem cell science
21 March, 2016Scientists have created a map for the future of Australian stem cell science, saying the country has the potential to revolutionise medicine and become a world leader in stem cell research.
Entries now open for 2016 Eureka Prizes
15 March, 2016Australian researchers, science leaders and science journalists are invited to enter the 2016 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Building the next generation of STEM
15 March, 2016Women in Technology (WiT) is launching STEMed — a one-day festival of education for the future.
Accessible dialysis for World Kidney Day
11 March, 2016 by Adam FloranceA manufacturing engineer from the Isle of Man has designed a portable, solar-powered dialysis system that fits in a suitcase, winning the US$100,000 Affordable Dialysis Prize in time for World Kidney Day.
Call for increased research-business collaboration
11 March, 2016Bill Ferris AC has told Australia's university leaders that increasing collaboration for commercialisation of research is both desirable and achievable.
Danielle Butcher joins Science Industry Australia board
10 March, 2016 by Lauren DavisScience Industry Australia (SIA) has announced Danielle Butcher as the new executive officer of its board of directors.
Tanya Monro appointed to CSIRO board
01 March, 2016Christopher Pyne has announced the five-year appointment of physicist Professor Tanya Monro to the CSIRO board.
Art meets science: the evolutionary dimensions of creative expression
26 February, 2016 by Adam FloranceHobart's most unconventional art gallery has, in its short life, earned an international reputation for smashing established conventions.
