Custodian of pitch drop experiment dies
05 September, 2013The custodian of the world’s longest running laboratory experiment, Professor John Mainstone, has died at the age of 78 after suffering a stroke. The former Head of the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Department of Physics was the guardian of the world-famous pitch drop experiment.
Senior Cochlear executive Michael Kavanagh named Nanosonics CEO
28 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNanosonics has tapped senior Cochlear executive Michael Kavanagh to become its next CEO. Kavanagh will take the roles of CEO and president effective 21 October.
Following the herd: the influence of online ratings
15 August, 2013The comments section of online news sites is intended to be a place where everyone can express their own opinion. But according to a study published in the journal Science, many people are heavily influenced by the positive opinions of others in such outlets, while less swayed by the negative ones.
UNSW responds to the ABC’s claim that its research into DZ13 was flawed
13 August, 2013The University of New South Wales responds to claims that the research into the antiskin cancer drug, DZ13, was flawed. Clinical trials have been suspended as a third round of investigations continue.
New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013The board of Standards Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Bronwyn Evans as chief executive officer. Dr Evans will replace incumbent CEO Colin Blair following his retirement and is due to commence on 28 October 2013.
Engaging the unengaged in science? Try a little harder
05 August, 2013 by Craig Cormick, CSIROThe strange but true fact is: not everybody is absolutely fascinated by science, nor thinks it is vital.
Research alliance wants support for science
18 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisAustralia’s research and science community has formed an alliance to urge political leaders to put short-term politics aside and back a strategic national research policy to build a stronger, smarter nation.
New CEO for UniQuest
13 June, 2013University of Queensland (UQ) commercialisation company UniQuest has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr Dean Moss.
Extended term for CSIRO Chief Executive
03 June, 2013CSIRO Chairman Simon McKeon has announced that Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark has agreed to extend her term with the organisation to the end of 2014.
Royal Fellowship for Australian scientists
08 May, 2013Three Fellows from the Australian Academy of Science have been elected to the prestigious Royal Society in the United Kingdom, the oldest scientific academy in the world.
Researchers banking on getting your thoughts
07 May, 2013Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, an institute of the University of Tasmania, is calling for the public to voice their opinion on a Tasmanian biobank to inform an ongoing research project.
Leading scientific experts appointed to Carbon Farming Committee
24 April, 2013The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Yvette D’Ath, today appointed Dr Tony Press, CEO of the Australian Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, as Chair of the Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee. D’Ath also appointed Noel Peters as a new member of the committee.
Good fellows and great science
11 April, 2013The Australian Synchrotron has announced the establishment of the Australian Synchrotron Fellows Program, available to outstanding individuals whose passion for science matches that of the AS’s staff and who will be rewarded with access to Australia’s premier scientific and innovation support facility.
Outstanding Australian scientists recognised with election to the Australian Academy of Science
27 March, 2013A contributor to discoveries at the large hadron collider at CERN, the researcher who determined the molecular mechanism behind coral bleaching, and a leader in human disease gene mapping are among 20 new Fellows to be elected to the Australian Academy of Science in 2013.
Alan Finkel announced as patron of the Australian Science Media Centre
27 March, 2013The Australian Science Media Centre is delighted to announce Dr Alan Finkel as the organisation’s Australian patron.
