Remarkable medical researchers recognised by NHMRC
15 March, 2019The National Health and Medical Research Council has once again held its annual Research Excellence Awards, this year honouring 23 outstanding researchers.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Novasep collaborate on membrane chromatography
08 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Sartorius Australia Pty LtdSartorius Stedim Biotech and Novasep have entered into a collaboration agreement in the area of chromatography and single-use bioprocessing.
International research lab coming to Adelaide
06 March, 2019A new international research laboratory, which aims to turbocharge scientific collaboration between Australia and France, is set to be established in Adelaide.
Don Whitley Scientific founder dies age 89
06 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaThe directors of Don Whitley Scientific are sad to announce that the company's founder and chairman, Dr Don Whitley, has died at age 89 after a short illness.
AusCann appoints global pharma executive as new CEO
01 March, 2019The board of medicinal cannabis company AusCann has announced the appointment of Ido Kanyon as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 22 May.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to support BioNTech vaccine production
28 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has signed a multiyear agreement with German immunotherapy company BioNTech, focused on supplying critical raw materials for the manufacturing of precise immunotherapy vaccine candidates.
Get ready for the World Science Festival Brisbane
25 February, 2019From 20–24 March, the World Science Festival Brisbane will bring some of the world's most eminent scientists into Brisbane's cultural precinct and regional Queensland.
$22m program to fund early-stage disease research
21 February, 2019The Australian Government is providing more than $22 million for important early-stage research that will lead to new interventions, cures and treatments of major diseases.
Smaller teams produce more innovative research, study finds
14 February, 2019A new analysis of more than 65 million papers, patents and software projects found that smaller teams produce much more disruptive and innovative research than larger teams.
Meet Australia's oldest PhD graduate
08 February, 2019For Australia's oldest PhD graduate, Dr David Bottomley, learning is a lifelong journey.
Nominations open for 2019 PM's Prizes for Science
07 February, 2019The quest to find Australia's top scientists, innovators and science teachers is on again, with nominations now open for this year's Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
AXT adds LIBS product line from ELEMISSION
31 January, 2019 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with ELEMISSION, a Canadian-based company that specialises in large-scale micro characterisation using continuous LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) scanning technology.
Cancer researcher nominated for NSW Young Woman of the Year
29 January, 2019Voting is now open for the NSW Women of the Year Awards, which celebrate the outstanding contribution made by women across NSW to industry, communities and society.
Astrophysicist and Women in STEM Ambassador joins UNSW
21 January, 2019Australia's first ambassador for Women in STEM, astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, is joining UNSW as Professor of Practice in Science Communication.
$40 million distributed under CRC-P Program
18 January, 2019Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has announced the results of the sixth Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) selection round.
