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The science and media disconnect
The prevailing wisdom among many scientists and scientific organisations is that, as a rule, scientists are press shy, and those who aren’t are mavericks.
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Offended on behalf of all geeks
Media portrayal of the geek is unflattering and not conducive to encouraging students to take secondary and tertiary studies in science and technology fields. -
Gender equity in science
An international study involving more than half a million participants in 34 countries has revealed that 70% harbour implicit stereotypes associating science with males more than with females. -
How many scientists fabricate and falsify research?
Meta-analysis of surveys questioning scientists about their misbehaviours indicate that fraudulent research is more common than expected, especially in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.
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New members for the Australian Synchrotron Science Advisory Committee
Following the resignation of the Australian Synchrotron Science Advisory Committee (SAC) Chair, Professor Frank Larkins, and four SAC members, a new chair and members have been appointed. -
Gareth Evans to be new ANU Chancellor
Gareth Evans has been appointed Chancellor of The Australian National University. He will replace Professor Kim Beazley, who is moving on to his next role as the Australian Ambassador to the United States. -
New deputy chairperson for CSIRO Board
Dr Terry Cutler has been appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the CSIRO Board. -
200 mid-career researchers awarded Future Fellowships
Two hundred outstanding national and international mid-career researchers have been awarded ARC Future Fellowships in an attempt to address the gap in opportunities for mid-career researchers in Australia. -
New director for Mater Medical Research Institute
Professor John Prins has been appointed as CEO and Institute Director at the Mater Medical Research Institute. -
CSIRO expertise to assist Australian Government service delivery
A research alliance between Centrelink and CSIRO will focus on the human services ecosystem, place-based services and technologies for human service delivery. Using statistics and trend analysis techniques the researchers will help to improve service delivery by the Australian Government. -
New leader for ANU Medical Research
A prominent international researcher working at the interface between obesity and depression has been appointed to lead the John Curtin School of Medical Research at The Australian National University.
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