Pathology Update 2007
13 November, 2006When: 2-4 March 2007
Where: Sydney Convention Exhibition Centre
Registration: www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate
Wine industry seeks $225 million R&D investment
02 November, 2006Australia’s wine industry is seeking to boost investment in research and development to $225 million per annum to maintain the edge that new technologies and innovation has given the industry over its global competitors.
ARC major funding outcomes to commence in 2007
27 October, 2006ARC has announced the outcomes of the Australian Research Council’s National Competitive Grants Program for 2007.
$70m research institute opens at UQ
27 October, 2006The latest addition to a cluster of research institutes at The University of Queensland, the $70m Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), has opened at the university's St Lucia campus.
Call for submissions
11 October, 2006The Small Scale Technology Cluster (STC) has available small cash grants and discounted access to MiniFAB’s facilities through its Small Scale Technology Access Program. Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the STC Scientific Review Panel.
Research excellence showcased
22 September, 2006Eight up-and-coming University of Queensland researchers have received awards at the 2006 UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards held at Brisbane Customs House.
Biotech leader wins CSIRO Eureka Prize
28 August, 2006Professor John Mattick has won the 2006 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science.
Over 1000 experts needed
18 August, 2006Australia needs to train over 1000 new experts in environmental remediation if it is to become an international leader in the ‘clean society’, according to Professor Ravi Naidu, managing director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE).
Eureka Prize finalists announced
28 July, 2006CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Geoff Garrett has congratulated the finalists announced 27 July for the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science sponsored by CSIRO.
Australian of the Year wins top American honour
02 June, 2006Australian of the Year and cervical cancer vaccine inventor Professor Ian Frazer has won an award from one of America's premier cancer research groups.
Forty-four new Fellows
24 May, 2006Forty-four scientists have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to science, engineering and medicine with their election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society the UK national academy of science.
Executive director appointed
05 May, 2006SIA has announced that Duncan Jones has accepted the position of executive director of Science Industry Australia and will begin work Monday 5th June 2006.
Australian facility plays key role in bird flu research
04 May, 2006CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is hosting a project aimed at reducing the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Australian scientists join international stem cell powerhouse
02 May, 2006Scientists from Monash University and the Australian Stem Cell Centre have announced they will work with a Californian university to create an international collaboration in stem cell research.
Scientists converge in Canberra
01 May, 2006From kangaroo DNA and wine testing to protecting Australia’s possums, Australia’s science elite will be recognised in Canberra.
