Positions open on Science Industry Australia board
26 July, 2016Science Industry Australia (SIA) has announced that a number of positions are open on its board of directors, with one- and two-year terms available.
Academy of Science welcomes new front bench
19 July, 2016The Australian Academy of Science has extended its congratulations to the new Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, former Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Preparation for all-female Antarctic expedition underway
18 July, 2016Seventy-seven women from around the world have been selected to take part in Homeward Bound, said to be the world's largest all-female expedition to Antarctica.
Executive director of SAGE appointed
15 June, 2016Dr Wafa El-Adhami has been appointed the executive of Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
New appointments at Research Australia
31 May, 2016Research 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 FloranceDanielle 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, 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.
