Review of university research funding and policy
08 July, 2015The Australian Government will undertake a review of university research funding and policy as part of its plan to boost the commercial returns from research.
Summer school for Indigenous STEM students expands
06 July, 2015This summer, CSIRO will give Indigenous students across three states the chance to participate in the Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS).
Laboratory information system wins three iAwards
30 June, 2015The laboratory information system interface BloodNet dominated the competition in this year's iAwards for the ACT — an annual event which honours companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation.
CSIRO board appointments announced
30 June, 2015CSIRO has welcomed the reappointment of Shirley In't Veld and the appointment of Brian Watson to its board.
MoU for Australian and Singaporean science centres
29 June, 2015Questacon has strengthened its relationship with the Singapore Science Centre following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will build the capacity of each centre and have flow-on benefits to the region.
Reduce the risk of loss in laboratories: temperature monitoring at Melbourne University
19 June, 2015 by Testo Pty LtdMedicines, vaccines, laboratory samples, blood products, tissue samples and bio-samples in cold storage need defined, constant temperatures in order not to be compromised. Without constant temperature monitoring, the risk of loss is greatly increased.
The Advantages of Wavelength Scanning in Fluorescence and Absorbance Assays
02 June, 2015 by PerkinElmerEnVision® Multilabel Plate Reader, widely used in biological assay studies across the field and available in a number of configurations, incorporates monochromator technology in its two options. Absorbance Monochromator option is capable of performing absorbance assays while Fluorescence Intensity Monochromator option can be used for both absorbance and fluorescence intensity assays (quad monochromator design).
Lab space to let
20 May, 2015A new partnership between G3Lab and WOTSO WorkSpace is bringing top-end lab space within reach of a broad range of lab users, offering flexible lab spaces for rental in the heart of Sydney.
UTS opens state-of-the-art health and science building
28 April, 2015UTS's Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Health Building - the third major development in the university's billion-dollar City Campus Master Plan - was officially opened on 27 April by NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner.
Govt will pursue a national science policy
15 April, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has announced its intention to develop a whole-of-government policy for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Final Growth Centre chairs announced
23 March, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has announced the chairs of its Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Growth Centre and Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Growth Centre.
Mark Hutchinson to direct Nanoscale BioPhotonics centre
21 March, 2015The ARC Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP) has announced Professor Mark Hutchinson as its director, with immediate effect. Professor Hutchinson is no stranger to the centre, having acted as its interim director since September 2014.
Engaging Australia's science industry
19 March, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonScience Industry Australia President Ian Gardner reflects on the Australian science industry and casts some light on his plans for building a bigger, better and more engaged community.
Monitoring and documenting the temperature of sensitive goods
03 March, 2015 by Testo Pty LtdHaving the ability to keep track of the temperature storage of sensitive goods is crucial in healthcare. The testo Saveris temperature monitoring system is capable of keeping such measurements in check.
Three Industry Growth Centre chairs appointed
17 February, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane today announced chairs for three of the federal government's Industry Growth Centres, as well as an independent advisory committee.
