Women in STEM: pay improving but opportunities lacking
08 March, 2018A national survey has revealed that female scientists are not getting the same opportunities for promotion or seniority as their male peers with similar qualifications and experience.
Cannabis-focused biotech Zelda expands partnership with Curtin
07 March, 2018Zelda Therapeutics, an Australian-listed biotech focused on medical cannabis, has expanded its pancreatic cancer research collaboration agreement with Curtin University.
Clinical guideline for mental health management
01 March, 2018New worker mental health management guidelines are currently being canvassed, with community input accepted until mid-March, according to WorkCover Queensland.
Performance declining for Australia's maths and science students
01 March, 2018Australia's future is at risk as performance declines amongst our maths and science students, says Science & Technology Australia (STA).
Funding announced for six new research collaborations
27 February, 2018Projects outcomes include the development of 3D-printed materials for the vision impaired, improved grain crop production through better weed control and innovations in advanced composite paints.
Nominations open for Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2018
26 February, 2018The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science celebrate the achievements and successes of Australian scientists, teachers and innovators.
Imagion Biosystems appoints new VP of clinical research
23 February, 2018Dr Farideh Bischoff will lead the clinical program for MagSense cancer detection technology, to achieve regulatory approval as a diagnostic device for the early detection of malignant tumour cells.
Merck acquires Aus biotech Viralytics
22 February, 2018Merck has acquired Australian listed cancer research firm Viralytics in a $502 million deal.
Science meets Parliament 2018 the largest yet
15 February, 2018 by Lauren DavisThe 20th annual Science meets Parliament was attended in record-breaking numbers, bringing more than 240 Australian scientists to Canberra for a chance to meet with parliamentarians.
Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices opens at UTS
09 February, 2018Professor Dayong Jin will spearhead the institute's efforts to create small, stable, inexpensive devices for disease diagnosis that are as easy to use as smartphones.
Call to better record patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials
08 February, 2018Researchers have recommended changes to the guidelines used in clinical trials, in an effort to gain information about the impact on the quality of life of participating patients.
Discovery allows the human eye to track a single molecule inside a living cell
06 February, 2018Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new microscopy technology that allows the human eye to track a single molecule and inspect its behaviour inside a living cell.
Funding for 13 medical researchers and projects
02 February, 2018Thirteen medical researchers and projects tackling critical health issues across northern Australia have received government funding.
Prosperity through innovation: Australia's 2030 Plan released
31 January, 2018 by Lauren DavisFollowing an extensive consultation process, Innovation and Science Australia's strategic plan for Australian innovation has finally been made public.
Australian researcher wins prestigious award
31 January, 2018Veteran immunologist Jacques Miller has been awarded the 2018 Japan Prize.
