IP Group to invest $200m in Australian research
01 June, 2017British intellectual property commercialisation company IP Group has signed agreements with nine Australasian universities to invest $200 million in finding and developing companies involved in disruptive innovation.
New leadership at WA's Perron Institute
31 May, 2017The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science has welcomed Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA as its new board chair.
Australian Society For Microbiology 2017
31 May, 2017 by Anthony Baker, chairman of the local organising committee for ASM2017, TasmaniaThe president of the Australian Society for Microbiology, ASN Conference organisers and the organising committee would like to invite you to stunning Tasmania for the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting and Trade Exhibition. The event will be held in Tasmania's capital city, Hobart, from 2–5 July.
NHMRC restructures grant funding program
26 May, 2017The National Health and Medical Research Council has restructured its grant program following a major review.
21 scientists join the Academy of Science
23 May, 2017The Australian Academy of Science has inducted 21 of Australia's best scientists for their outstanding contributions to science.
Nominations open for GSK Award for Research
18 May, 2017Nominations for GSK's Award for Research Excellence are now open until 10 July 2017.
Funding boost for clinical trials
11 May, 2017The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance has welcomed the funding commitment for clinical trials and registries in the Federal Budget.
A safe Budget for science
11 May, 2017 by Lauren DavisReactions to the 2017–18 Budget, delivered on the evening of 9 May, seem to indicate that the federal government is taking a safe and steady approach to science this year.
Australia's best young science communicator named
08 May, 2017Microbiologist and honey expert Dr Nural Cokcetin has been named the country's best young science communicator at the Australian final of FameLab, an international competition sponsored by the British Council.
MTPConnect Project Fund Program applications to open in July
03 May, 2017MTPConnect, the industry growth centre for the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector, will open the second round of its $15.6 million Project Fund Program in July.
Supporting female superstars of STEM
01 May, 2017Applications are now open for Science & Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM program — an ambitious new initiative to elevate the profiles of Australian women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Six characteristics of the scientist-entrepreneur
01 May, 2017 by Dr Cameron Ferris, Commercialisation Manager* | Supplied by: The iQ Group GlobalWhat we need are true scientist-entrepreneurs who are able to navigate the complex pathway from the lab to the market with integrity, passion and determination, often in partnership with others, said Dr Cameron Ferris.
ARC appoints Professor Sue Thomas as CEO
28 April, 2017Esteemed researcher Professor Sue Thomas has been announced as the new chief executive officer of the Australian Research Council (ARC) — a role she will commence on 3 July.
Prominent and ordinary Australians show their support for science
24 April, 2017Australian scientists, technologists and celebrities have signed an Open Letter to reinforce their support for, and the significant value of, science and technology, just days after an ANUpoll found that a large majority of Australians support science and want politicians to rely more on the advice of scientists and experts.
ISA releases Issues Paper for Australian innovation
27 March, 2017Innovation and Science Australia has released the 2030 Strategic Plan Issues Paper as part of its plan to drive the national conversation around the future of Australian innovation, science and research.
