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.
Australian immunologist wins AAI Lifetime Achievement Award
22 January, 2015Professor Jonathan Sprent FAA FRS has been selected by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) as the 2015 recipient of the AAI Lifetime Achievement Award.
Australian immunologist wins AAI Lifetime Achievement Award
22 January, 2015Professor Jonathan Sprent FAA FRS has been selected by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) as the 2015 recipient of the AAI Lifetime Achievement Award.
Science 50:50 to encourage more female scientists
20 January, 2015Prominent scientist and inventor Professor Veena Sahajwalla has launched the Science 50:50 initiative - a program to inspire young women to pursue degrees and careers in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The premise of the program is simple: since half of the population is female, why not half the scientists and technologists?
Science 50:50 to encourage more female scientists
20 January, 2015Prominent scientist and inventor Professor Veena Sahajwalla has launched the Science 50:50 initiative - a program to inspire young women to pursue degrees and careers in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The premise of the program is simple: since half of the population is female, why not half the scientists and technologists?
Ethical guidelines on organ transplantation open for consultation
19 January, 2015The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a draft document to inform decisions around the allocation of organs for transplantation.
Ethical guidelines on organ transplantation open for consultation
19 January, 2015The National Health and Medical Research Council (MHMRC) has released a draft document to inform decisions around the allocation of organs for transplantation.
Nominate now for the 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards
16 January, 2015The Advance Global Australian Awards celebrate Australians who exhibit remarkable talent, exceptional vision, ambition, leadership and innovation in their chosen field. Nominations for the 2015 awards are now open.
Call for papers - Laboratory Management and Design Conferences
14 January, 2015The 2015 Laboratory Management and Design Conferences will be held from 16-19 November at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. Science Industry Australia is now calling for papers and presentations for the two conferences.
Fellowship scheme for young dementia researchers
08 January, 2015Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne has announced a new fellowship scheme to expand research capacity in dementia. The NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowships Scheme provides opportunities for postdoctoral researchers to engage in advanced training in the health, medical, fundamental sciences, social, economic and cultural fields relevant to dementia.
Science welcomed back to Australian Cabinet
07 January, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed last month's announcement that Ian Macfarlane is now the Minister for Industry and Science - a move Academy President Professor Andrew Holmes hopes will be more than a change in title.
Life science conference season in Lorne
22 December, 2014
Throughout February the beautiful Victorian coastal town of Lorne will host a series of conferences that will be of interest to all life scientists.
