Budget cuts put research integrity under stress
04 July, 2025 by Dekel Faruhi, VP of Product Adoption, Proofig AIAs respected institutions continue to face cuts to their funding, there is a question mark over both the volume and quality of research that can be conducted.
$492m pathology hub coming to Westmead Health Precinct
20 June, 2025The NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub will be delivered to Westmead Health Precinct, as part of the state government's plan to improve essential health services for the people of NSW.
$50m donation for new endometriosis research institute
23 May, 2025Three generations of the philanthropic Ainsworth family have committed a total of $50 million over 10 years to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW.
New directory, funding to support WA life science sector
22 May, 2025The WA Government has announced an online directory for the state's life science sector, as well as new investment in the sector through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
Govt and industry fund health and biotech innovation in SEQ
28 March, 2025The SEQ Innovation Economy Fund has awarded eight projects $94m in government funding, while industry leaders across critical sectors are co-contributing over $122m.
Does the 2025–26 Budget do enough for science?
26 March, 2025 by Lauren DavisAAMRI has described the 2025–26 federal Budget as "very disappointing" for the health and medical research sector, while STA has been a bit more positive.
Aust to collaborate on science and tech with regional partners
11 March, 2025ATSE is leading delivery of the latest round of the Global Connections Fund, as well as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element.
Govt invests $422 million in 229 researchers
27 February, 2025High-performing researchers at all career stages will share in $422 million in funding through the NHMRC Investigator Grants scheme.
$20m in govt funding boosts childhood brain cancer research
17 February, 2025The Australian Government is investing close to $20m to support groundbreaking national research that will give new hope to young people with childhood brain cancers.
NZ announces significant reforms to science sector
28 January, 2025The reforms are intended to maximise the value of the $1.2 billion in government funding that goes into the science sector each year.
Vaxxas to advance its microarray patches for COVID vaccination
16 January, 2025Vaxxas will receive AU$3.2m from BARDA to accelerate work advancing its high-density microarray patch technology for administration of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
WA Govt signs MOU to create biomedical hub in Perth
02 October, 2024The WA Government has signed an MOU with UWA and CSIRO to develop the latter's 10 ha site in Floreat into a biomedical industry hub, as part of a wider biomedical precinct.
MTPConnect set to back startups in heart disease and diabetes
13 September, 2024MTPConnect will inject some much-needed funding for Australian SMEs to commercialise innovative medical products to better treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Govt expands funding for a diverse STEM workforce
22 August, 2024As the search begins for Australia's next Superstars of STEM, the federal government has provided details of additional funding for its diversity in STEM measures.
NSW Govt funds body to reduce animals in medical research
09 August, 2024The NSW Government-funded Non-Animal Technologies Network (NAT-Net) aims to help reduce and replace animals in medical research.
