Pay is up but morale is down for Australia's scientists, says report
21 November, 2016The 2016 Professional Scientists Employment and Remuneration Report provides an overview of the pay and conditions of scientists across Australia — with somewhat concerning results.
SciAps XRF and LIBS systems coming to Australia
21 November, 2016 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdScientific equipment supplier AXT has teamed up with SciAps, bringing the Boston-based instrumentation company's handheld XRFs and LIBS devices to Australia.
Rockwell invests in FIRST science and technology program
18 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has announced a $12 million, four-year commitment to FIRST, founded to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.
Westwick-Farrow Media acquires The Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin
15 November, 2016Westwick-Farrow Media (WFM) this week adds a 13th media brand to its portfolio with the acquisition of The Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin (AHHB) from APRS Media.
Awards for Excellence in Innovation now open
14 November, 2016The CRC Association's Awards for Excellence in Innovation are now open for 2017.
Innovation and Science Australia appoints CEO
10 November, 2016Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science Greg Hunt has announced the appointment of Dr Charlie Day as CEO of the Office of Innovation and Science Australia (OISA).
Sydney to host prestigious space science conference
09 November, 2016Australia will host the Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), said to be the world's largest space conference, in the year 2020.
Bel-Art – SP Scienceware 2016/2017 New Product Supplement
09 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Rowe Scientific Pty LtdThe 2016/2017 New Product Supplement from Bel-Art – SP Scienceware offers 28 pages of innovative, problem-solving products — from GHS and OSHA compliant safety wash bottles to magnetic bead separation racks and everything in between.
Promising new spinal cord research
04 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityA global expert in spinal cord research will be speaking at Griffith University as part of the 'Curing Paralysis' public lecture series.
Over $416 million for almost 1000 new projects
02 November, 2016Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham has announced $416.6 million in funding as part of the ARC's National Competitive Grants Programme.
Set your alarm clock for upcoming webinars
31 October, 2016Australian scientists may find themselves having an early morning on Thursday, 17 November with not one but two free webinars being held in the wee hours.
A winning week for Australia's women scientists
28 October, 2016Women scientists in Australia and New Zealand hit the jackpot this week, with 25 outstanding female figures receiving recognition across three different sets of awards.
Melbourne leads Australia in high-quality science output
27 October, 2016Melbourne was Australia's leading city in terms of high-quality science output in 2015, followed by Sydney, according to the Nature Index.
Video: Comparing cleanrooms and kitchens
26 October, 2016This year's µTAS Video Competition has been won by Enrica Rollo, from Switzerland's EPFL, whose winning video showcased a recipe for a 'Micropillars Chocolate Cake'.
ANSTO acquires neutron beam instrument
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: ANSTOThe Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German research facility Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB).
