ComBio2017 to be held in Adelaide next month
21 September, 2017ComBio2017 — the combined meeting of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society of Plant Scientists and Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology — will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 2–5 October 2017.
WA neurologist appointed president of the World Federation of Neurology
21 September, 2017Professor William Carroll, a multiple sclerosis clinician and researcher at Western Australia's Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, has been elected president of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
MTPConnect and LSQ partner to boost life sciences industry
19 September, 2017MTPConnect and LSQ (Life Sciences Queensland Limited) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost the Australian life sciences sector.
The Amgen Biotech Experience comes to NSW high schools
14 September, 2017The Amgen Foundation, in partnership with the University of Sydney, has launched the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) in Australia as part of a global $10.5 million investment in science education.
Solida Biotech appoints Scientex as distributor
13 September, 2017German biotech company Solida Biotech has appointed Scientex as a distributor.
Inaugural PluS Alliance Prize winners announced
08 September, 2017The PLuS Alliance has announced the winners of the inaugural PLuS Alliance Prize, which recognises innovation in both research and education.
US food company Neogen acquires UQ's animal genomics lab
06 September, 2017 by Mansi GandhiGlobal US food and animal safety company Neogen Corporation has acquired the assets of The University of Queensland Animal Genetics Laboratory (AGL).
APSA 2017 early bird extended
04 September, 2017Early bird registrations for APSA 2017 have been extended to Friday, 15 September.
Lasers and dung beetles: the 2017 Eureka Prizes celebrate the best of Australian science
04 September, 2017 by Ariel Bogle, The ConversationScientists working on malleable electronics, more effective blood tests and lasers were just some of the winners at the 2017 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
MTPConnect and CII sign MoU to boost growth
01 September, 2017MTPConnect and CII have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work collaboratively to boost the innovative medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in India and Australia.
Fresh Science competition closes this week
28 August, 2017Nominations for Fresh Science, the national competition that helps early-career researchers find, and then share, their stories of discovery, close this week.
UNSW to house Australia's first quantum computing company
25 August, 2017Silicon Quantum Computing, which holds the distinction of being Australia's first harware quantum computing company, has been launched at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Clarivate Analytics selected as ERA citation provider
24 August, 2017The Australian Research Council has announced its selection of Clarivate Analytics to provide citation information for the 2018 round of Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), Australia's national research evaluation framework.
8 habits of great laboratory technicians
21 August, 2017 by Russell Grace, Director | Supplied by: Westlab SuppliesIrrespective of the type of laboratory environment, great technicians adapt and take on a few common habits that facilitate laboratory-based scientific investigations in the best way possible.
Young Tall Poppies recognised during National Science Week
18 August, 2017Nine outstanding young researchers from NSW have been recognised with Young Tall Poppy Science Awards as part of the Sydney Science Festival and National Science Week.
