New legislation to end political interference in the ARC
30 November, 2023Minister for Education Jason Clare has introduced legislation into parliament to abolish the ministerial veto on Australian Research Council (ARC) grants.
Outgoing STA CEO praises Industry Growth Program
29 November, 2023The $392 million government program aims to support innovative startups and small businesses to scale their operations with economy-boosting R&D.
Oceanographer named NSW Scientist of the Year, nominations open for PM's Prizes
22 November, 2023Professor Trevor McDougall was recognised for his contribution to our understanding of the fundamental physics of the ocean.
Report released into Qld's "flawed" DNA extraction method
21 November, 2023 by Lauren DavisThe report found that Project 13, which introduced automated DNA extraction methods to the Queensland Health forensics laboratory, was a "fatally flawed" project.
Asbestos testing in Victoria bolstered by new MoU
20 November, 2023 | Supplied by: NATAThe National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings.
NSW Govt recognises leading cancer researchers
15 November, 2023Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer were named NSW Australians of the Year for their immunotherapy approach for advanced melanoma, while Anthony Gill has been named Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year.
ARC announces $250m in research project funding
10 November, 2023The ARC has announced more than $220m in funding as part of the Discovery Projects scheme, and $28m under the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme.
2023 GSK Award recognises leading ubiquitin researcher
06 November, 2023Professor David Komander won the 2023 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his work in elevating global understanding of the ubiquitin system.
$650m in funding to support national research infrastructure
31 October, 2023The latest funding will support 80 projects across 25 lead agencies from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027.
TSANZ and NATA sign MoU for new accreditation program
20 October, 2023 | Supplied by: NATAThe program will offer accreditation to respiratory function laboratories for a range of tests that contribute to better health outcomes and treatments for patients with respiratory and lung health conditions.
Quantum pioneer awarded 2023 PM's Prize for Science
17 October, 2023Professor Michelle Simmons AO, from UNSW Sydney, has received the $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science for her pioneering developments in quantum computing
CSL Centenary Fellowships recognise new approaches to cancer therapy
13 October, 2023Two Australian scientists have been awarded CSL Centenary Fellowships, valued at $1.25 million over five years, for their work developing new kinds of cancer therapies.
Second inquiry launched into Qld forensic testing
06 October, 2023The new inquiry will review recent public statements and documents in relation to automated DNA extraction methods that were introduced under what is known as Project 13.
2023 Nobel Prize winners announced
05 October, 2023Significantly, the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the research that gave rise to the mRNA vaccines that contained the COVID-19 pandemic and saved millions of lives.
Breakthrough Victoria announces university investment deals
25 September, 2023Breakthrough Victoria has launched investment partnerships worth $87m with five Victorian universities to help move life-changing research out of the lab and into the market.
