Academic and biotechnology industry alliance wins $300,000 grant
15 January, 2013The Victorian Government has provided $300,000 to the Victorian Infection and Immunity Network (VIIN) as part of its Collaborative Networks Pilot Program to encourage the development of partnerships between academic and industry groups and to accelerate industry’s adoption of new technologies.
UNSW secures Australia-China joint research centre
19 December, 2012The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has secured funding for one of six new Australia-China joint research centres, which aims to meet the challenges facing the minerals, metallurgy and materials industries in both countries.
A new era of science partnership between Australia and China
14 December, 2012The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has welcomed the signing of a research agreement celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between Australia and China.
Chief Scientist welcomes the National Research Investment Plan
28 November, 2012Australia’s Chief Scientist and Australian Research Committee (ARCom) chairman Professor Ian Chubb has welcomed today’s launch of the National Research Investment Plan (NRIP).
Biotech abandoning blockbuster drug model
26 November, 2012Biotech companies are exploring alternative options to supplement their in-house research and development, abandoning the traditional blockbuster drug model to instead pursue deals and buy their way to success, says new report.
Government steadfast on research funding
22 October, 2012The Australian Academy of Science has commended the government’s commitment to maintain funding for science research through the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs).
Better seeds and plant species for NZ farmers
09 October, 2012A New Zealand research program being co-funded by the government aims to deliver better seeds and plant species for farmers, in order to help improve animal productivity and minimise environmental impacts.
250 new jobs to be created at ANSTO
21 September, 2012A $168 million investment in nuclear medicine and treatment at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is expected to create around 250 jobs.
Nexgen plant innovation funded for next stage of development
29 August, 2012Nexgen - an anti-viral technology for plants developed at The University of Queensland (UQ) - has attracted a $50,000 Skills and Knowledge grant from Commercialisation Australia (CA).
Call to boycott killer robots
22 August, 2012Engineers should stop working on killer robots and kick the habit of military funding, a leading Australian applied ethicist has said.
Future Fellowships funding supports Australia’s best mid-career researchers
25 July, 2012The Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, today announced 209 Future Fellowships totalling $151 million to provide research opportunities to some of the world’s best mid-career researchers.
Funding for AIBN and DSM collaboration; a step towards smart new medicines
25 June, 2012An international collaboration involving the development of the next generation of smart medicines in Brisbane has received a boost, with more than $1 million in state government funding.
Australian Synchrotron to continue world leading research
25 June, 2012Australian researchers will continue to undertake vital research - in areas such as health, manufacturing and food security - in Australia thanks to a new program to manage researcher access to the Australian Synchrotron.
Young LEI researcher wins international backing for glaucoma research
25 June, 2012Lions Eye Institute (LEI) researcher Alex Hewitt is one of eight international recipients of a prestigious 2012 Alcon Research Institute (ARI) Young Investigator Grant. The grant is worth $50,000 and will allow Dr Hewitt to further his research into glaucoma genetics.
TenasiTech trifecta: industry, investment and government support
22 June, 2012TenasiTech, a materials science start-up company from UniQuest, based on University of Queensland research, has secured $1.4 million in grants and equity capital from the Queensland Government and Uniseed.
