FameLab national finals: aliens, spiders and squishy-brain problems
04 May, 2015Could you explain years of your research in just 3 minutes?
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
Overseas study opportunities now open
27 April, 2015The Australian Government's 2016 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships round is now open, offering high-achieving Australian postgraduate students and researchers the opportunity of overseas study and research.
Australia 2050 report calls for conversations about the future
27 April, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has launched the final publication from its Australia 2050 project, which aims to get Australians talking about our long-term economic, social and environmental future.
Malvern Instruments Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) eBook
26 April, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdAn online edition of a book that reviews third-party papers on the applications and usage of nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) is now available from Malvern Instruments.
DuPont to acquire Taxon Biosciences
24 April, 2015DuPont has announced its intention to acquire microbiome discovery company Taxon Biosciences, thus adding to its own seed and crop protection solutions for agriculture customers.
Shimadzu takes out gold at Pittcon 2015
24 April, 2015Shimadzu's Nexera Unified Chromatography system (Nexera UC) won the Gold award at the 2015 Pittcon Editors' Awards, presented last month at the Pittsburg Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon).
Budget cuts are harder if people know the benefits of research
24 April, 2015 by Maggie Hardy, The University of QueenslandAn old academic joke you start to hear around federal budget time goes something like this: "Researchers could strike but no one would care, because no one would know we've gone until 10 or 15 years later."
LabFriend wins at StartUpSmart Awards
23 April, 2015 | Supplied by: LabFriendLaboratory equipment supplier LabFriend has won the Fastest Growing Startup award at the 2015 StartupSmart Awards.
Global chemical classification system coming to Australia
20 April, 2015The United Nations has updated the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - an internationally agreed system that aims to synchronise chemical labelling in order to optimise safety.
