Photonics catalogue
07 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Lastek Pty Ltd
Thorlabs has released its volume 19 ‘Tools of the Trade’ free catalogue. With over 1100 pages, the catalogue highlights more than 10,000 products for the photonics industry offered by Thorlabs and its strategic partner companies.
New era in scientific debate for Australia
07 February, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
Industries and sectors wait with baited breath for revolutionary new policies to be announced, increases in spending to be determined and any policies that the old government had planned can generally be assured of being tossed out the window
Japan seeking more Australian biotech companies
30 January, 2008
Australian biotech companies are developing a reputation for quality and innovation in Japan — the second largest biotechnology market in the world. With the Japanese biotechnology market and related industries expected to grow to $260 billion by 2010, The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking more businesses to take advantage of Australia’s standing with its largest trading partner.
NSW scientists shine at Academy Awards
21 January, 2008
Four scientists from New South Wales have won awards for scientific excellence in career research from peak science body the Australian Academy of Science.
Lomb opens service centre in Melbourne
18 January, 2008
Lomb Scientific is set to open an office and warehouse facility in the Melbourne suburb of Kensington.
Bonnett becomes Microanalytix
17 January, 2008
Bonnet Equipment, supplier of a range of high quality laboratory products and consumables to laboratories in Australia and New Zealand, has recently instituted a name change to Microanalytix.
Invitrogen acquires CellzDirect
16 January, 2008
Invitrogen, a provider of life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has announced a definitive agreement to purchase privately held American company CellzDirect for around $57 million.
Millipore joins Rohm & Haas to create chromatography solutions
12 December, 2007
Millipore Corp has announced a joint development agreement with Rohm & Haas Company to create high-performance chromatography products for use in the production of biologic drugs.
$50 million funding for UQ biosciences
22 November, 2007
The University of Queensland has received a $50 million funding agreement from the Queensland Government for the university’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB).
Readers respond to "Promoting science"
15 November, 2007
Our article on the state of science education in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Australia struck a chord with readers. We've assembled a few responses for your perusal:
Peptech name change to Arana Therapeutics
12 November, 2007
Peptech has announced an official name change to Arana Therapeutics. The company’s ASX code will change to AAH this week and its code on the London Stock Exchange has been changed to AAHx.
Guidelines for analysing research economics
09 November, 2007
The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Association has released a guidebook designed to greatly improve scientists’ ability to accurately assess the economical benefit of their research.
Adept Electronic Solutions opens Melbourne office
09 November, 2007
Adept Electronic Solutions is opening an office in Melbourne and is celebrating with a Machine Vision Open Day on 22 November.
Promoting science
06 November, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, Editor
You can't just wake up one morning and decide to go for that job as a scientist. You need some qualifications
Leading scientist throws in the labcoat
25 October, 2007
The Australian National University will be using the 12th Frank and Bobbie Fenner Conference to honour the retirement of Emeritus Prof Frank Fenner, the Australian scientist who oversaw the eradication of smallpox.
