Funding for business globalisation
28 May, 2007
The government has introduced the Global Opportunities program, promising $254.1 million over 10 years to help Australian companies become global businesses.
Australian nanotech forces combine
25 May, 2007
The Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) and the Australian Nano Business Forum (ANBF) have combined to help raise industry awareness of the potential of nanotechnology.
Sydney professor honoured with prestigious award
24 May, 2007
Two respected chemists across the world from one another will share the 2007 Welch Award in Chemistry, bestowed for their achievements in theoretical chemistry.
A week of innovation
22 May, 2007
The Australian Innovation Festival is finishing with a bang this week, with events including the AIIA iAwards and the Western Sydney Manufacturing Week 2007.
New appointments to Monash institutes
17 May, 2007
Leading international molecular biologist, Professor Nadia Rosenthal has been appointed head of Victoria’s new Regenerative Medicine Institute in an announcement made by Minister for Innovation, John Brumby.
Unique research collaboration opportunity with Hong Kong
16 May, 2007
A leading Chinese official has highlighted Australia’s opportunity to undertake new R&D collaborations with Hong Kong, in the lead-up to the 2007 Cooperative Research Centres Association Conference.
Sigma-Aldrich announces successful takeover of Molecular Medicine BioServices
10 May, 2007
American company Sigma-Aldrich announced on 8 May that it has acquired Molecular Medicine BioServices (MMB), a biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing organisation located in Carlsbrad, California.
Research or development?
09 May, 2007
According to a report released by the Department of Industry Tourism and Resources which was prepared by Antonio Balaguer, Steven Playford and Ian Tranter of the Innovation Division, R&D expenditure by industry is not a stable and predictable beast.
Conference on the importance of investing in science
08 May, 2007
The importance of investment in science and innovation will be emphasised on 16 May at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre, with the annual conference of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Association.
Premier to lead biotech delegation to Boston
26 April, 2007
Victoria’s biotechnology sector will showcase its strengths when Premier Steve Bracks and Innovation Minister John Brumby lead a delegation of more than 150 businesses to BIO 2007 in Boston.
ATSE appoints CEO
26 April, 2007
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has appointed Dr Trevor Evans as chief executive officer, commencing 1 July 2007.
Inspiration through innovation
24 April, 2007
NSW will have a chance to enter the world of innovation and entrepreneurship as the annual Australian Innovation Festival rolls into its sixth year.
UQ uses nanotechnology in medical testing
18 April, 2007
University of Queensland researchers are using nanotechnology in the medical diagnostic testing of diseases such as cervical cancer.
Public support for science and innovation
04 April, 2007
When Commissioner Mike Woods released the Productivity Commission's research report, he said, "The most important functions of publicly-supported science and innovation are nurturing a highly skilled and creative workforce
Checklist for maximising return on R&D
02 April, 2007
Successful ‘proof of concept’ implementation is the key to maximising return on R&D investment in universities, according to Science Industry Australia (SIA).
