Tanya Monro appointed chair of the National Youth Science Forum
15 August, 2014The new chair of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) governing council has been announced as Professor Tanya Monro - an internationally acclaimed physicist who is passionate about improving the community's understanding of the relevance of physics and science in general.
Gender gap in US biology labs
10 July, 2014US research has found that while women are consistently attracted to studying biology in graduate school, numbers drop dramatically among faculty members.
Peter Klinken appointed Chief Scientist of WA
11 June, 2014WA Premier and Minister for Science Colin Barnett has announced Professor Peter Klinken as the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Professor Klinken is a leading medical researcher who is highly regarded for advancing the understanding of genes involved in leukaemia, cancer and anaemia.
Professor Suzanne Cory to present 2014 Boyer Lecture series
02 June, 2014The ABC's 2014 Boyer Lecture series will be presented by Professor Suzanne Cory AC PhD FAA FRS, a distinguished molecular biologist and former president of the Australian Academy of Science.
New ANSTO board member
29 May, 2014Federal Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has announced the appointment of Penny Dobson as a new member of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) board.
Merck Millipore announces incoming CEO and president
15 April, 2014Merck Millipore, the life science division of Merck, has announced the appointment of Dr Udit Batra as its incoming president and CEO. Dr Batra comes to Merck Millipore from the consumer health division of Merck KGaA, where he successfully grew the business in established and emerging markets.
Renowned biological scientist elected to Australian Academy of Science
14 April, 2014A leading British scientist, Professor Sir Philip Cohen FAA FRS FRSE, has been announced as a Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science.
2014 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science announced
26 March, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced the election of 21 leaders in Australian science to its Fellowship.
Samuel Sadoulet named president of Edmund Optics
06 February, 2014Optical components provider Edmund Optics has appointed Samuel Sadoulet as its president. Sadoulet is currently chief operating officer of the company and will retain that title as he leads the company's corporate technology, global engineering and manufacturing operations.
Why do some people not care about science?
03 February, 2014 by Joan Leach and Fabien MedveckySurveys on public attitudes to science regularly tell us that there are swathes of the public that simply seem to not care about science, despite our best effort to engage them. But perhaps the issue is not with the public - the issue is with the question.
Nancy Millis Medal to honour women in science
22 November, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has created a new award - the Nancy Millis Medal - which recognises outstanding research and leadership by early- to mid-career Australian women who have established independent research in the natural sciences.
Director of Australian Synchrotron announced
20 November, 2013The Synchrotron Light Source Australia (SLSA) Board today announced the appointment of Professor Andrew Peele as Director of the Australian Synchrotron. Professor Peele has held the role on an interim basis since the beginning of 2013, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of world-class science at the facility.
New leaders at Trajan
18 October, 2013Trajan has made a number of key appointments to its leadership team.
Continued call for a strategic and stable plan for science
01 October, 2013 by Lauren DavisAustralian scientists and researchers from the Research Alliance have put out a call to policymakers asking for a strategic and stable plan for science and research that will stop the country falling behind the rest of the world.
No science minister for Coalition government?
17 September, 2013 by Lauren DavisPrime Minister-elect Tony Abbott yesterday announced the incoming ministry for the new federal government, to be sworn in this week. It has been observed that several portfolio titles have been simplified, while a minister for science appears to have been omitted altogether.
