What it's like to be a woman working in science, and how to make it better
17 September, 2015 by Suzanne Cory, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute; Amanda Barnard, CSIRO; Chloe Warren, University of Newcastle; Maggie Hardy, The University of Queensland; Nalini Joshi, University of Sydney; and Tanya Monro, University of South AustraliaThis Wednesday saw the launch of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program by the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) in partnership with the Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE).
Pilot program to stem the loss of women in science
16 September, 2015The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot aims to improve the promotion and retention of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
Govt will continue to link industry and science, says Macfarlane
10 September, 2015Ian Macfarlane has marked the Abbott government's two-year anniversary by committing to further work with the industry and science sectors to generate economic growth and create new jobs.
The unexpected paths of female tech entrepreneurs
26 August, 2015Terem Technologies has conducted what it claims is the first study into the growth of female technology entrepreneurs, with surprising results.
Former Telstra CEO to chair CSIRO board
06 August, 2015Businessman and former Telstra CEO David Thodey has been appointed the new chair of the board of CSIRO for the next five years, Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has announced.
Chubb encourages Australia's citizen scientists
23 July, 2015Australia's Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb has launched the paper 'Building Australia through Citizen Science', highlighting the important role of people in the community collecting data to help solve real-world problems.
The search for Australia's next Chief Scientist
05 June, 2015The Australian Government has begun the process to select Australia's next Chief Scientist, in preparation for the conclusion of Professor Ian Chubb's tenure at the end of the year.
Academy elects new Fellows for 2015
26 May, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has announced the election of 21 new Fellows for their outstanding contributions to science and scientific research.
Largest ever study into gender stereotypes in science
22 May, 2015A study involving 350,000 people, from 66 nations, has found that the stereotypical association of men (rather than women) with science is prevalent across the world.
Udit Batra to lead Merck Millipore/Sigma-Aldrich life science business
15 April, 2015Merck has announced that Udit Batra, the current CEO and president of Merck Millipore, will lead the combined life science business of Merck Millipore and Sigma-Aldrich once the acquisition of the latter has been successfully completed.
Udit Batra to lead Merck Millipore/Sigma-Aldrich life science business
15 April, 2015Merck has announced that Udit Batra, the current CEO and president of Merck Millipore, will lead the combined life science business of Merck Millipore and Sigma-Aldrich once the acquisition of the latter has been successfully completed.
Empowering women to stay in science
13 April, 2015 by Janette WoodhouseIn Australia, there is a loss of female talent in the scientific workforce resulting in a chronic under-representation of women, particularly in senior positions.
Empowering women to stay in science
13 April, 2015 by Janette WoodhouseIn Australia, there is a loss of female talent in the scientific workforce resulting in a chronic under-representation of women, particularly in senior positions.
Professor Barney Glover named chair of Universities Australia
23 February, 2015The vice-chancellor and president of the University of Western Sydney (UWS), Professor Barney Glover, has been appointed the next chair of Universities Australia (UA) - the peak body representing the Australian university sector both nationally and internationally.
New scientific adviser for Humane Research Australia
17 February, 2015Humane Research Australia (HRA), a not-for-profit organisation which promotes humane, non-animal methods of research, has appointed Dr Brett Lidbury to its advisory panel.
