Australian inventions can now be accessed online
24 May, 2011
Australian inventions can be accessed online through AusPat, a database of patent records dating back to the first patent issued under Commonweath legistration.
CSIRO named Supplier of the Year
23 May, 2011
Boeing has named CSIRO as a Supplier of the Year at an awards ceremony in Seattle.
Thermo Fisher acquires Sterilin
23 May, 2011
Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its consumables offering for microbiology, life science and clinical laboratories through its acquisition of Sterilin.
Merger of Adept Electronic and Total Turnkey
18 May, 2011
The merger of Adept Electronic Solutions and Total Turnkey Solutions will create a leading machine vision industrial company, with a complementary portfolio of products, advanced technologies and enhanced growth opportunities.
Perth medical research centre underway
18 May, 2011
The commencement of the new $100m medical research hub at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre has been marked at a ceremony in Perth today.
Commercialisation funding of $13m for Australian biotech companies
18 May, 2011
The commercialisation of new Australian inventions, including an influenza test kit for pandemics, is being supported by $13m of federal government funding.
$3bn for CSIRO
13 May, 2011
The CSIRO, through a new quadrennial funding agreement with the Australian Government, will receive $3 billion over the four years from 2011.
Steady science Budget won’t win the race
11 May, 2011
While the Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Budget decision not to cut science research funding, it is disappointed there will be no increase in the research budget and no ongoing support for scientists to collaborate internationally.
Scientist for a Day program for NZ businesses
10 May, 2011
A program offering the services of Industrial Research Ltd’s scientists and engineers aims to encourage New Zealand businesses to focus on how R&D can improve their producitivity and profitability.
Microbiology on the edge
05 May, 2011
At the 2011 ASM Annual Scientific Meeting, Microbiology on the Edge, world-leading scientists will be presenting their current research on diverse microbiology topics. The program encompasses the latest developments in food microbiology, medical microbiology, molecular microbiology, virology, emerging zoonoses and marine microbiology.
Researchers call for new approach to innovation
04 May, 2011
Leading British and Australian researchers have critiqued the way western governments encourage innovation and have called for fundamental change.
Physicist blazes new trail for women
04 May, 2011
Professor Mahananda Dasgupta, a new Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, continues to encourage and pave the way for women in the physics and science arena.
CSIRO-UWA crop genomics lab opens
03 May, 2011
A lab for research into the molecular workings of plants and the genomes of crops will be launched in Perth.
Quality improvements through online sorter training
29 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
A major multinational food processor purchased a subscription to Key’s PROliance Online Training program, as a way to effectively train its plant personnel on the maintenance and operation of Key Technology’s equipment.
Professor Ian Chubb appointed Australia's Chief Scientist
20 April, 2011
Professor Ian Chubb has been appointed as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
