$1.9m to support Australia-India research fund
19 February, 2015The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) - Australia's largest fund dedicated to bilateral research - will receive $1.9 million in government funding to support 10 collaborative projects.
$1.9m to support Australia-India research fund
19 February, 2015The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) - Australia's largest fund dedicated to bilateral research - will receive $1.9 million in government funding to support 10 collaborative projects.
2015 Fulbright Scholars announced
17 February, 2015The Australian-American Fulbright Commission has selected its Australian scholars for 2015. The Fulbright Scholarships support students and scholars, chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential, to research and study in each other's countries, exchange ideas and develop bilateral relations and connections to address common issues.
New scientific adviser for Humane Research Australia
17 February, 2015Humane Research Australia (HRA), a not-for-profit organisation which promotes humane, non-animal methods of research, has appointed Dr Brett Lidbury to its advisory panel.
Romaco purchases Innojet Herbert Hüttlin
16 February, 2015Manufacturing company Romaco Group has concluded the acquisition of Innojet Herbert Hüttlin. Innojet develops, designs and delivers solutions for granulating and coating solids in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries on the basis of an innovative product-handling concept.
Nominations open for 2015 Eureka Prizes
16 February, 2015Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Science Karen Andrews has called for nominations for the Australian Museum 2015 Eureka Prizes. Presented annually by the Australian Museum since 1990, the comprehensive science awards recognise outstanding achievements in Australian science and science communication.
Last call for papers - Laboratory Management and Design Conferences 2015
12 February, 2015The call for presentations at the 2015 Laboratory Management and Design Conferences will end in just over two weeks, on 28 February.
Drawbridge Pharmaceuticals granted divisional patent in the US
11 February, 2015Melbourne-based biotech company Drawbridge Pharmaceuticals has received a Notice of Allowance for US Patent Application Number 14/069,751 titled 'Anaesthetic Formulation' in the United States.
Australian IP system simplified
11 February, 2015The Australian Government's Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2015, which passed the Senate this week, introduces changes which are said to simplify aspects of Australia's intellectual property (IP) system.
maxon discontinuing A, F and S motors
10 February, 2015The A, F and S series motors, from maxon motor, are being discontinued in favour of the RE, A-max, DCX and DC-max ironless DC motors.
Shaping 2015: The challenge for Australia's new science minister
04 February, 2015 by John Rice, University of Sydney and Elizabeth Johnson, Deakin University"What's in a name?" was essentially the Australian government's response when concerns were first expressed about dropping "Science" from the ministerial portfolio titles back in 2013.
Australia's first Zoobiquity conference coming to Sydney
04 February, 2015On 27 February, the University of Sydney will host the first Zoobiquity conference ever to be held outside North America. Zoologists, molecular biologists and human and veterinary physicians will come together as they adopt an interdisciplinary approach to nutrition and disease in humans and animals.
Perform at the Cheltenham Science Festival with FameLab
30 January, 2015The British Council has opened the call for applications for FameLab 2015 - a competition for science, maths and engineering researchers with a determination to build their communication skills and make strong connections with others.
Manifex to fund commercialisation of high-tech products
29 January, 2015Evergreen private investment firm Manifex has opened of its second round of funding to help start-ups commercialise their high-tech products. Funding will be available to support companies that have developed technology in the advanced materials and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Sigma-Aldrich and VIB to meet the needs of translational researchers
23 January, 2015Sigma-Aldrich's Research business unit has formed an alliance with VIB, a Belgium-based life science research institute, in a move that will focus on the commercialisation and supply of new tools and technologies to help meet the evolving needs of translational researchers.
