Alan Finkel gets an extra two years as Chief Scientist
06 September, 2018The Australian Government has extended Dr Alan Finkel's term as Australia's Chief Scientist for a further two years to the end of 2020.
Academy welcomes Karen Andrews as new Science Minister
28 August, 2018 by Lauren DavisKaren Andrews has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, making her the first female federal Cabinet Minister from the Gold Coast.
The search is underway for the next Superstars of STEM
20 August, 2018Nominations are now open for the Superstars of STEM program, which supports and trains women in STEM to share their passion with the Australian community.
World-renowned physicist appointed as CSIRO Chief Scientist
15 August, 2018Dr Cathy Foley will start her new role at the end of September, and said her priority will be promoting science, STEM and women in science.
Robotics expert selected as NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
31 May, 2018The NSW Government has announced the appointment of world-renowned robotics expert Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte as the next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer.
John Shine commences as President of the Academy
28 May, 2018Biochemist and molecular biologist Professor John Shine AC FAA has commenced as President of the Australian Academy of Science.
Distinguished Australian scientists elected to Royal Society
11 May, 20182018 Australian of the Year Michelle Simmons is among several Australian scientists newly elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of London.
Dr Dan Grant appointed as new CEO of MTPConnect
07 May, 2018MTPConnect, the MedTech and Pharma Growth Centre, has appointed Dr Dan Grant as new CEO.
Leadership changes at AusBiotech
02 May, 2018AusBiotech CEO Glenn Cross has decided to retire from his position after 13 years' service and two years heading the organisation.
Gender gap in STEMM could persist for generations
30 April, 2018Of the gender-biased disciplines, almost all are moving towards parity, though some are predicted to take decades or even centuries to reach it.
Chris Goodnow appointed as executive director of Garvan
06 April, 2018The Garvan Institute of Medical Research has appointed Professor Chris Goodnow as its executive director.
Clinical guideline for mental health management
01 March, 2018New worker mental health management guidelines are currently being canvassed, with community input accepted until mid-March, according to WorkCover Queensland.
Imagion Biosystems appoints new VP of clinical research
23 February, 2018Dr Farideh Bischoff will lead the clinical program for MagSense cancer detection technology, to achieve regulatory approval as a diagnostic device for the early detection of malignant tumour cells.
Nobel Laureate to join UNSW
20 December, 2017UNSW Sydney has announced the part-time appointment of its first Nobel Laureate, Sir Fraser Stoddart, to the School of Chemistry.
Geneticist and angel investor Jay Hetzel appointed as UniQuest chairman
15 December, 2017Scientist and angel investor Dr Jay Hetzel has been appointed chairman of UniQuest, The University of Queensland's commercialisation company.
