L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Fellows announced for ANZ
17 September, 2025This year's program honours four women who are reshaping what leadership in research looks like, with their work spanning nanotechnology, climate science, Indigenous health and mathematics.
Peter Beattie appointed Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst
10 September, 2025Brandon BioCatalyst has announced new board appointments to continue the scaling of Australian medical research into globally competitive biotech companies.
Virologist receives GSK Award for AI-based disease detection
03 September, 2025Professor Edward Holmes has received the 2025 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his use of metatranscriptomics and artificial intelligence to identify viruses and improve diagnostics.
WA Govt creates Science and Technology Council
26 August, 2025The council will offer independent advice on emerging opportunities and challenges, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strengthening connections between government, academia and industry.
"Damning" review of Forensic Science Queensland released
06 August, 2025 by Lauren DavisThe review of the troubled forensic service provider reveals unreliable results, contamination issues, and delays that have had major impacts on courts, police and victims awaiting justice.
Billion-dollar deal for UQ's molecular clamp vaccine tech
23 July, 2025Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire Vicebio, a biotech company formed in 2018 to develop UQ's molecular clamp technology to make vaccines against life-threatening respiratory infections.
Director of scandal-ridden Forensic Science Queensland resigns
22 July, 2025 by Lauren DavisDr Linzi Wilson-Wilde resigned from her position one month after being suspended by Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, after contamination issues were identified in the FSQ lab.
Budget cuts put research integrity under stress
04 July, 2025 by Dekel Faruhi, VP of Product Adoption, Proofig AI | Supplied by: Proofig AIAs respected institutions continue to face cuts to their funding, there is a question mark over both the volume and quality of research that can be conducted.
$492m pathology hub coming to Westmead Health Precinct
20 June, 2025The NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub will be delivered to Westmead Health Precinct, as part of the state government's plan to improve essential health services for the people of NSW.
WA Govt appoints Sharath Sriram as Chief Scientist
13 June, 2025
A distinguished science and research leader with 20 years of experience in science and technology, Sriram brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Chief Scientist.
Don Whitley announces distribution arrangement with Cell Biosciences
23 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdAll equipment sales activities will pass to Cell Biosciences, with all equipment service and consumable supply requirements coming into effect on 1 July 2025.
$50m donation for new endometriosis research institute
23 May, 2025Three generations of the philanthropic Ainsworth family have committed a total of $50 million over 10 years to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW.
New directory, funding to support WA life science sector
22 May, 2025The WA Government has announced an online directory for the state's life science sector, as well as new investment in the sector through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
New Albanese ministry urged to advance Aust innovation
13 May, 2025 by Lauren DavisOrganisations including Cooperative Research Australia, ATSE and the Australian Academy of Science hope to work with the new ministry to advance a bold new innovation agenda.
Govt and industry fund health and biotech innovation in SEQ
28 March, 2025The SEQ Innovation Economy Fund has awarded eight projects $94m in government funding, while industry leaders across critical sectors are co-contributing over $122m.
