Genetic Engineering student workshop
24 April, 2006Most schools have difficulty providing practical genetic engineering activities for their students, so CSIRO Science Education Centre has organised a Genetic Engineering program for Victorian Certificate of Education Biology students that can provide experience and knowledge in genetic engineering applications and processes.
$1 million boost for QUT biotech research
12 April, 2006Scientists from Queensland University of Technology have been awarded more than $1 million in new Smart State grants.
CSIRO to exhibit at BIO2006
30 March, 2006CSIRO will join over 1500 of the world’s premier life sciences companies in the exhibition hall of BIO2006 in Chicago from 10-12 April.
Entries open in science awards
22 March, 2006Entries are now open in the 2006 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Australia's premier science awards. The 2006 Eureka Prizes consist of 20 awards worth over $200,000 and include the largest line-up of prizes for research into environmental and sustainability issues facing Australia.
Geelong scores rare honour in science
15 March, 2006Victorian city Geelong has received a rare honour in scientific circles with the inclusion of part of the city’s name in the title of a new virus.
SGE - Exporter of the Year
19 January, 2006Australian owned, technical-based manufacturer for the global analytical science industry, SGE International was named Victorian Exporter of the Year 2005 at the 2005 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
Australian biotechnologist wins prestigious science award
08 December, 2005Professor Linda Blackall, research director at the Environmental Biotechnology CRC (EBCRC), has won an international award for significant lifetime achievement in the field of biological wastewater treatment.
American MS Society recognises Australian researcher
18 October, 2005Investigative research into the novel origins of nerve fibre damage in Multiple Sclerosis by Australian, Jacqueline Orian has been rewarded with a US$372,300 grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of America (NMSS).
DPI attracts international scientist
30 September, 2005As part of a major scientific collaboration, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has appointed Canadian scientist, Dr Kim Lowell.
Australian scientists awarded once again
15 August, 2005Amid tough global competition, with 500 scientists from 62 countries, Australia has confirmed its position as one of the world's pre-eminent biomedical destinations by securing almost 20% of the prestigious worldwide medical research awards announced by the US-based Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).
Gene research facility opens at ANU
30 June, 2005A $20 million national facility which will help the nation to remain at the cutting edge of gene research has been officially opened at The Australian National University.
Research centres established
29 June, 2005Bionic ears that connect directly to hearing nerves and provide near-normal hearing capability may soon become reality. Along with other research areas like renewable energy and sustainable industries, the advances to be achieved by the recently established Australian Centre of Electromaterials Science are expected to be particularly valuable to the manufacturing industry.
Government announces Fellowships for 2005
16 June, 2005The Minister of Education, Science and Training, Dr Brendan Nelson has announced a total of 24 Federation Fellowships in Canberra early in June. The Australian Government, through the Australian Research Council, will provide A$40 million for new Fellows over the next five years.
Victoria endorses NATA accreditation
09 June, 2005The Victorian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) affirming its support for laboratory accreditation as a key element of good business practice.
Exporting to the US
03 June, 2005New Zealand's Parkside Laboratories has been appointed authorised sales agent by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for Australia and New Zealand in a development that will make it easier for companies to access the US market.
