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New appointments at Research Australia

31 May, 2016

Research Australia has appointed four new board members: Professor Nicholas Fisk, Dr Adrian Nowitzke, Annette Schmiede and Professor Ian Jacobs.


From pest research to driving policy

31 May, 2016 by Adam Florance

Danielle Butcher, Executive Officer of Science Industry Australia, tells Lab+Life Scientist journalist Adam Florance a bit about herself and what she hopes to achieve in her new role at SIA.


ARC CEO to head up UQ

25 May, 2016

The CEO of the Australian Research Council, Professor Aidan Byrne, will depart the ARC later this year to take up the position of provost at The University of Queensland.


Chief Scientist among those elected to Academy of Science

23 May, 2016

The Australian Academy of Science has elected 21 new fellows, including former Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry and Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel.


Guns don't kill people… oh wait, yes they do!

23 May, 2016 by Adam Florance

Australian researchers have found that individuals with mental illness are far more likely to be the victims of gun violence than the perpetrators.


Paterson reappointed as ANSTO's CEO

10 May, 2016

The CEO of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Dr Adi Paterson, has been reappointed to his position for the next five years.


CSIRO names new deputy chair

27 April, 2016

Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Christopher Pyne has announced Shirley In't Veld as the deputy chairperson of the CSIRO board, a role she commenced in on 14 April.


Australia has a diverse STEM workforce — but still lacking in women

01 April, 2016

The Office of the Chief Scientist has released a detailed analysis of Australia's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) trained workforce.


Research Engagement and Impact working groups appointed

30 March, 2016

The Australian Research Council has announced the members of the two Engagement and Impact working groups that will assist in the development of a research engagement and impact assessment for Australia.


Expert Working Group to set Australia's research priorities

24 March, 2016

The Turnbull government has appointed the Expert Working Group that will help set the direction of Australia's research infrastructure and priorities over the coming decade.


Danielle Butcher joins Science Industry Australia board

10 March, 2016 by Lauren Davis

Science Industry Australia (SIA) has announced Danielle Butcher as the new executive officer of its board of directors.


Tanya Monro appointed to CSIRO board

01 March, 2016

Christopher Pyne has announced the five-year appointment of physicist Professor Tanya Monro to the CSIRO board.


Alan Alda and ANU promote science communication

23 February, 2016

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, based in the US, has welcomed the Australian National University as its first international affiliate.


Alan Finkel commences as Chief Scientist

02 February, 2016

In his first statement as Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO said he wants to use his new position to "tell Australia's great success stories".


Healthcare executive John Chiplin joins Sienna Cancer Diagnostics

27 January, 2016

Melbourne-based biotech company Sienna Cancer Diagnostics has announced the appointment of Dr John Chiplin to its board of directors.


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