Australian of the Year wins top American honour
02 June, 2006
Australian of the Year and cervical cancer vaccine inventor Professor Ian Frazer has won an award from one of America's premier cancer research groups.
Industry and professional association alliance
25 May, 2006
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Confectionary Manufacturers of Australasia (CMA) announced their new alliance.
Forty-four new Fellows
24 May, 2006
Forty-four scientists have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to science, engineering and medicine with their election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society the UK national academy of science.
Innovation Report reveals strengths in science and innovation
18 May, 2006
The Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP has released the Australian Government’s Innovation Report 2005-06.
Dud deals for science will topple “house of cards”
08 May, 2006
A University of Queensland team has challenged the nation’s corporate and political leaders to urgently boost investment in science and technology.
Executive director appointed
05 May, 2006
SIA has announced that Duncan Jones has accepted the position of executive director of Science Industry Australia and will begin work Monday 5th June 2006.
Australian facility plays key role in bird flu research
04 May, 2006
CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is hosting a project aimed at reducing the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Linking Australian science to the world
03 May, 2006
Nine Australian research projects which target the National Research Priorities will share in $2.9 million in funding in a round of the International Science Linkages (ISL) Competitive Grants, as part of the Backing Australia’s Ability initiative.
Australian scientists join international stem cell powerhouse
02 May, 2006
Scientists from Monash University and the Australian Stem Cell Centre have announced they will work with a Californian university to create an international collaboration in stem cell research.
Scientists converge in Canberra
01 May, 2006
From kangaroo DNA and wine testing to protecting Australia’s possums, Australia’s science elite will be recognised in Canberra.
Genetic Engineering student workshop
24 April, 2006
Most schools have difficulty providing practical genetic engineering activities for their students, so CSIRO Science Education Centre has organised a Genetic Engineering program for Victorian Certificate of Education Biology students that can provide experience and knowledge in genetic engineering applications and processes.
$1 million boost for QUT biotech research
12 April, 2006
Scientists from Queensland University of Technology have been awarded more than $1 million in new Smart State grants.
International software designer opens office in Sydney
05 April, 2006
International developer of technical computing and model-based design software for scientists and engineers, The MathWorks has opened an office in Sydney.
CSIRO to exhibit at BIO2006
30 March, 2006
CSIRO will join over 1500 of the world’s premier life sciences companies in the exhibition hall of BIO2006 in Chicago from 10-12 April.
Partnering on stem cell know-how
27 March, 2006
New technology combining immune system research and stem cell know-how will be developed under a tripartite agreement between Monash University, the Australian Stem Cell Centre (ASCC) and Norwood Immunology.
