New legislation to end political interference in the ARC
30 November, 2023Minister for Education Jason Clare has introduced legislation into parliament to abolish the ministerial veto on Australian Research Council (ARC) grants.
Draft National Science and Research Priorities released
11 September, 2023The federal government would like to hear how well the draft priorities reflect the key challenges and opportunities for Australia.
WA developing a 10-Year Science and Technology Plan
04 September, 2023The plan aims to establish Western Australia as a global hub for leading and inclusive science and tech research, development, commercialisation and deployment.
Govt agrees to all recommendations of ARC Review
01 September, 2023The government has agreed to improve the governance of the Australian Research Council and to strengthen the integrity of decision-making processes.
ARC review welcomed by industry bodies
21 April, 2023The review was announced last year to consider the role and purpose of the Australian Research Council (ARC) within the Australian research system.
National conversation to reset Australia's science vision
24 February, 2023 by Lauren DavisMinister for Industry and Science Ed Husic is encouraging all Australians to get involved in a national conversation to guide the direction of Australia's science priorities.
NHMRC-funded health research now freely available
04 October, 2022Under NHMRC's revised Open Access Policy, all peer-reviewed publications arising from NHMRC-funded research must be made available immediately upon publication.
INTEGRA Biosciences lab safety poster
25 August, 2022INTEGRA Biosciences has produced a lab safety poster detailing the key rules to follow to protect lab personnel, their colleagues, the environment and the general population from exposure to potentially harmful biological agents.
In science we trust, Australians say
12 August, 2021Australians strongly trust science and scientists, think science strengthens the country, and want more investment in science to speed our post-pandemic recovery.
Sinocompound Catalysts launches educational video series
20 July, 2021The first episode of the video series is now live and focuses on palladium catalysed cross-coupling reactions.
Controversial hydroxychloroquine study retracted
08 June, 2020 by Lauren DavisThe saga surrounding the treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine has a new development, after a study warning against its use in COVID-19 patients was retracted.
Vaisala Measurement Solutions for Life Science eBook
01 April, 2020For best practices to help ensure compliance, high productivity and product quality in monitoring of warehouses, refrigerators and freezers, cleanrooms and other life science environments, download Vaisala's free eBook.
Updated standard to reduce errors in medical laboratories
23 March, 2020ISO 22367 specifies a process for a medical laboratory to identify and manage the risk to patients and service providers that are associated with medical laboratory examinations.
International roadmap to insect recovery published
23 January, 2020Scientists have created a roadmap to insect conservation and recovery, based on achieving targets over different timescales.
First International Standard for biorisk management
15 January, 2020ISO 35001 defines the requirements and guidance for laboratories or any other organisation that works with biological agents to control and reduce any risks associated with their use.
