65th Australasian Grain Science Conference
18 May, 2015The 65th Australasian Grain Science Conference will be held from 16-18 September at the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Hotel, Sydney. With the theme of 'Grains for a Healthy Future', the event will bring together international and Australian scientific and technical experts on issues vital to shaping our relationship with food, nutrients and dietary patterns.
Industry-led initiative to support research commercialisation
15 May, 2015
The Science Next Collaborative was launched by Sigma-Aldrich this week in response to the challenges faced by many scientists, particularly early- to mid-career researchers, when bridging the gap from basic and promising research discovery to translational research and its commercialisation.
NCRIS funding allocations announced
15 May, 2015Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne has revealed the 2015-16 funding allocations for 27 National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) facilities.
Did the Budget do enough for science?
14 May, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe 2015 Federal Budget will invest around $9 billion in Australian science, research and innovation, according to Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane.
Australians picked to attend top German science forum
14 May, 2015Four lucky Australians have been selected to attend the 3rd Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which offers 200 promising young researchers the chance to meet and network with the winners of the most prestigious prizes in their fields.
Phenomenex sample preparation guide for chromatographic analysis
05 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Phenomenex AustraliaPhenomenex has published a sample preparation guide and selection tool to help scientists produce cleaner samples for more efficient chromatographic analysis. The guide includes useful tools and resources to help select the most appropriate technique for any sample type.
BGI customers to receive QIAGEN software
05 May, 2015QIAGEN and BGI have announced the expansion of their relationship, with QIAGEN's Ingenuity Variant Analysis software to be provided to customers of BGI's sequencing services.
GSK opens Award for Research Excellence 2015
05 May, 2015The 35th Award for Research Excellence, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, is now accepting nominations for 2015.
FameLab national finals: aliens, spiders and squishy-brain problems
04 May, 2015Could you explain years of your research in just 3 minutes?
ComBio2015 abstract submission and registration now open
02 May, 2015ComBio2015 will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2015 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Abstract submissions and early-bird registration for the event will be open until 26 June.
Fluke Biomedical Advantage Training online training centre
02 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Fluke BiomedicalFluke Biomedical has launched Advantage Training, an online centre aimed at providing accessible training to the biomedical engineering community. The training centre features a curriculum that covers the full spectrum of medical device preventive maintenance and quality assurance for biomedical and diagnostic imaging equipment.
Bacterial resistance a hot topic at European conference
01 May, 2015The 25th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases gave small companies and start-ups the chance to discuss new approaches in the global fight against infections.
$1.5 million for Western Australian science programs
01 May, 2015The Australian Government, the Western Australian Government and six Western Australian institutions have formed a $1.5 million partnership to deliver more science programs around the state.
Encouraging innovation in Australia's life sciences and biotechnology industries
30 April, 2015 by Sukvinder Heyer, Partner - Indirect Tax, Grant Thornton Australia | Supplied by: Grant Thornton AustraliaFor those in the business of innovating, ensuring sufficient funding is available has always been a concern.
2015 Eureka Prize entries close on Friday
28 April, 2015Entries for the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes close on Friday, 1 May 2015 at 7 pm AEST. The annual awards recognise outstanding achievements in Australian science and science communication.
