Endowment fund to support scientists from the developing world
10 December, 2015A new endowment fund will bring science students and academics from the developing world to study and do research at the Australian National University (ANU).
Tech transfer agreement between CSIRO and Boron Molecular
10 December, 2015The CSIRO and chemical manufacturer Boron Molecular have signed a technology transfer agreement which is set to accelerate the commercialisation of a range of Australian technologies.
Fellowships to support female researchers
09 December, 2015The inaugural inspiring women fellowships have provided four Australian female researchers with the support they need to juggle career and carer commitments and remain competitive in their fields of endeavour.
Australia's research output is improving, says report
08 December, 2015'State of Australian University Research 2015–16' presents the outcomes of the Excellence in Research for Australia 2015 evaluations and details the quality of Australian university research benchmarked against world standards.
Inside the innovation agenda
08 December, 2015 by Lauren DavisJust what is being covered by the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA), and how have Australia's scientists reacted?
IDT to acquire AITbiotech
02 December, 2015Integrated DNA Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the oligonucleotide synthesis business of Singapore-based company AITbiotech.
Trajan business unit coming to the University of Adelaide
30 November, 2015Trajan Scientific and Medical has announced its new Instruments, Sensors and Devices Business Unit, to be located at the University of Adelaide's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS).
2015 Extreme Imaging Competition winners announced
30 November, 2015The winners of the 2015 Extreme Imaging Competition were announced at The International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications, held in Adelaide.
REFLEX to distribute Olympus mining analysers
27 November, 2015Olympus Australia has announced that REFLEX is now its official representative for pXRF and pXRD mining analysers in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
UNSW researchers receive international recognition
26 November, 2015November has been a good month for the University of New South Wales, with UNSW researchers receiving recognition on both local and international stages.
Australian Academy of Science's 2016 honorific awards
26 November, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has announced the winners of its 2016 honorific awards — an annual program to recognise scientific excellence in researchers in the early stage of their careers right through to those who have made lifelong achievements.
An introduction to printing body parts
25 November, 2015The Australian Institute for Innovative Materials has launched the four-week online course 'Bioprinting: 3D Printing Body Parts', enabling people to discover how the world of 3D printing and biocompatible materials is allowing scientists to rethink approaches to health care.
Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety 2015/16
24 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Pro-Visual PublishingPro-Visual Publishing, in conjunction with the National Safety Council of Australia Foundation and Safe Work Australia, has released the 2015/16 edition of the Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety.
Immunity breakthrough wins Award for Research Excellence
20 November, 2015The winners of the 2015 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Award for Research Excellence will use the $80,000 award to continue their groundbreaking work on how the immune system identifies and fights disease.
New chair of Innovation Australia appointed
17 November, 2015Christopher Pyne has announced Bill Ferris AC as the new chair of Innovation Australia, where he will perform a key role in the Australian Government's new focus on innovation.
