ARC CEO to head up UQ
25 May, 2016The 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, 2016The 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 FloranceAustralian 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, 2016The 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, 2016Minister 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, 2016The 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, 2016The 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, 2016The 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 DavisScience 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, 2016Christopher 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, 2016The 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, 2016In 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, 2016Melbourne-based biotech company Sienna Cancer Diagnostics has announced the appointment of Dr John Chiplin to its board of directors.
Australia's outgoing Chief Scientist says we're good but we can be better
22 January, 2016 by Michael Lund, The ConversationFriday 22 January marks Professor Ian Chubb's final day as Australia's Chief Scientist after almost five years in the role. So what are his achievements over that time and what's his advice for his successor, Alan Finkel?
Vale Graeme O'Neill
15 January, 2016It is with sadness we report the sudden death of Graeme O'Neill, aged 68, on Sunday December 20 last year.
