Merck's acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich close to completion
29 September, 2015Twelve months after pharmaceutical company Merck announced its intention to buy US life science company Sigma-Aldrich, steady progress has been made towards closing the deal.
A creative approach to tackling hepatitis B
25 September, 2015The Centenary Institute's Lawrence Creative Prize 2015 has been awarded to Dr Greg Ebert for the innovation and creativity in his approach to tackling chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
What it's like to be a woman working in science, and how to make it better
17 September, 2015 by Suzanne Cory, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute; Amanda Barnard, CSIRO; Chloe Warren, University of Newcastle; Maggie Hardy, The University of Queensland; Nalini Joshi, University of Sydney; and Tanya Monro, University of South AustraliaThis Wednesday saw the launch of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program by the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) in partnership with the Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE).
Pilot program to stem the loss of women in science
16 September, 2015The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot aims to improve the promotion and retention of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
Shimadzu is Mass Spectrometry Company of the Year
14 September, 2015Analytical instrument provider Shimadzu has been chosen as the winner of the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Mass Spectrometry Company of the Year award.
CSIRO purchases new research farm
11 September, 2015CSIRO has purchased 290 ha of land at Boorowa, NSW, for its agricultural research program. The purchase of the property will see CSIRO continue its investment in agricultural sciences with the help of a purpose-designed research farm.
Govt will continue to link industry and science, says Macfarlane
10 September, 2015Ian Macfarlane has marked the Abbott government's two-year anniversary by committing to further work with the industry and science sectors to generate economic growth and create new jobs.
Explore new horizons at ASI2015
09 September, 2015 | Supplied by: ICMS Australasia Pty LtdThe Australasian Society for Immunology invites you to be a part of its 45th annual scientific meeting, the theme of which is 'New Horizons'.
STEM students need more industry experience
31 August, 2015Australia's tertiary science and ICT students are being disadvantaged by a lack of industry experience to help them prepare for the workplace after graduating, according to a paper released by the Office of the Chief Scientist.
CSIRO Digital Productivity and NICTA to join forces
28 August, 2015CSIRO's Digital Productivity flagship is set to merge with NICTA, creating what has been described as one of the largest digital innovation teams in the world.
2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes announced
28 August, 2015The winners of the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced, with 16 prizes presented for outstanding contributions to Australian science.
The unexpected paths of female tech entrepreneurs
26 August, 2015Terem Technologies has conducted what it claims is the first study into the growth of female technology entrepreneurs, with surprising results.
Australian scientists join global diabetes research effort
21 August, 2015Three Australian research teams will contribute to a global effort to combat the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes, having received NHMRC funding as part of a multicountry grant call through the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases.
Finalists announced for 2015 KCA Research Commercialisation Awards
14 August, 2015Five finalists in the 2015 Research Commercialisation Awards, presented by Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia, have been announced.
Forums focused on bridging the commercialisation gap
10 August, 2015This month will see the launch of a free forum series which is focused on education to help bridge the gap between research discovery and commercialisation.
