T cell researcher receives L'Oréal Fellowship
30 August, 2013Three young female scientists were this week awarded the 2013 L'Oréal for Women in Science Fellowships. One such scientist was Dr Misty Jenkins, who was recognised for her work in understanding whether cancer cells emit a 'distress call' when under lethal attack from healthy T cells.
Senior Cochlear executive Michael Kavanagh named Nanosonics CEO
28 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNanosonics has tapped senior Cochlear executive Michael Kavanagh to become its next CEO. Kavanagh will take the roles of CEO and president effective 21 October.
Animal welfare award for University of Auckland
28 August, 2013A collaboration of University of Auckland departments has been recognised for its contribution to reducing and refining the way animals are used for scientific research.
Australia's first Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
26 August, 2013Professor Mary Garson, from the University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, has become the first Australian to receive a 'Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering' award.
Recipients of 2013 SIEF grants announced
23 August, 2013Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, this week honoured the 2013 recipients of the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) grants to science and scientists.
Academy welcomes Greens' science policy
20 August, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the commitments made by the Australian Greens in their science policy, released today. The academy is calling on all parties to articulate a strategic approach to science policy.
International Symposium on Human Identification: 7-10 October
16 August, 2013The 24th International Symposium on Human Identification, to be held from 7-10 October in Atlanta, Georgia, is said to be the largest conference on DNA analysis for human identification.
Deadline extended for The Australian Innovation Challenge
15 August, 2013On 8 July, entries in this year’s $70,000 The Australian Innovation Challenge awards were officially opened. The deadline was originally 26 August but it has now been extended until 9 September.
Following the herd: the influence of online ratings
15 August, 2013The comments section of online news sites is intended to be a place where everyone can express their own opinion. But according to a study published in the journal Science, many people are heavily influenced by the positive opinions of others in such outlets, while less swayed by the negative ones.
UNSW responds to the ABC’s claim that its research into DZ13 was flawed
13 August, 2013The University of New South Wales responds to claims that the research into the antiskin cancer drug, DZ13, was flawed. Clinical trials have been suspended as a third round of investigations continue.
Register to attend ComBio2013
13 August, 2013ComBio 2013 will be held from 29 September to 3 October 2013 at the Perth Convention Centre. The program will feature 17 plenary presentations from highly regarded international scientists, plus six society speciality lectures.
New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013The board of Standards Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Bronwyn Evans as chief executive officer. Dr Evans will replace incumbent CEO Colin Blair following his retirement and is due to commence on 28 October 2013.
Get ready to book for CERN’s open day
12 August, 2013From 9.00 am to 8.00 pm on 28 and 29 September, sightseers will have the chance to explore the laboratories, technical halls, experiments and accelerators at the biggest particle physics centre in the world - CERN.
LabGear life sciences equipment and consumables
06 August, 2013 | Supplied by: LabGear AustraliaLabGear Australia is a supplier of equipment and consumables to the Australian life science market. The company’s aim is to offer a select range of high-quality products backed up by a high level of after-sales service and support.
Review to reduce red tape for universities
05 August, 2013The Australian Government today released a major review examining how red tape can be reduced for universities while also supporting the quality and excellence of Australia’s world-class university system.
