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Positions open on Science Industry Australia board

26 July, 2016

Science 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, 2016

The 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, 2016

Seventy-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, 2016

Dr Wafa El-Adhami has been appointed the executive of Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).


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.


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