2011 awards for scientific excellence announced
13 December, 2010The winners of the Australian Academy of Science 2011 awards for scientific excellence have been announced. Honorific awards are presented to career researchers for life-long achievements and outstanding early-career researchers under the age of 40. In addition, the academy gives awards for research support.
Botanical illustration competition call for entries
13 December, 2010Australia’s botanical illustration competition, the Margaret Flockton Award Exhibition, is calling for scientific botanical artists to get their entries in by 4 February 2011.
John Shine awarded Prime Minister's Prize for Science
22 November, 2010Professor John Shine, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and Director of the Garvan Institute in Sydney, has won the 2010 Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
IRL researcher honoured for contribution
15 November, 2010IRL high-temperature superconductor researcher Dr Grant Williams has been honoured with a prestigious science award - the Hector Medal.
Australian laboratory targets drug cheats
09 November, 2010Australia’s National Measurement Institute is supporting Australia’s fight against drugs in sport thanks to a US Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) grant.
Needle-free vaccine technology a step closer to clinical trials
01 November, 2010Researchers at The University of Queensland believe they are a step closer to ridding the world of vaccinations with needles and syringes.
IRL granted technology transfer voucher accreditation
26 October, 2010IRL has been selected as one of six accredited research organisations for the first phase of the government-funded technology transfer voucher funding scheme.
DuPont Innovation Awards call for entries
22 October, 2010The DuPont Australia & New Zealand Innovation Awards is now calling for entry into the 2010/2011 Award Program.
CSIRO gets awarded for contributions to science
20 October, 2010The groundbreaking work of CSIRO researchers was recognised at the 2010 CSIRO Awards Ceremony.
Invetech commended for innovative products
14 October, 2010Invetech, the company that created the 3D Bio-printer for human tissue repair and organ replacement, has been commended for its export success at the 2010 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
UWA honours physicist
30 September, 2010The University of Western Australia has honoured an eminent physicist who dedicated his life to the science behind astronomical telescopes, science communication and bio-magnetism by naming a building and lecture theatre after him.
Plastics technology wins 2010 Victoria Prize
17 September, 2010Associate Professor Wojciech Gutowski has been awarded the 2010 Victoria Prize.
Measurement medal for ANU scientist
23 July, 2010Professor Ken Baldwin has been awarded this year's Barry Inglis Medal in recognition of his contribution to the science of measurement.
Green chemistry award for Dow and BASF’s HPPO technology
23 June, 2010Dow Chemical and BASF have received a green chemistry award for their jointly developed hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology.
Final call for top science prize nominations
20 May, 2010As the deadline looms, the Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny D Sackett, has beckoned Australia’s top researchers to step forward and nominate for the nation’s most prestigious science awards.
