STEM professionals encouraged to give back to students
06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIROAi Group and CSIRO have partnered together in a program to increase the number of industry professionals showcasing real-life science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills and careers in Australian schools.
Australian Academy of Science appoints new chief executive
01 September, 2016The Australian Academy of Science has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Anna-Maria Arabia, who is set to commence in her new role from 24 October.
Tailing dams and falling walls
26 August, 2016The inaugural Australian Falling Walls Lab competition has been won by Dr Kim van Netten, an engineering researcher from the University of Newcastle.
Olympus LIVE wins Business Innovation award
25 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdOlympus Australia has been proclaimed an ABA100 Winner of the 2016 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation.
Scitech appointed distributor for Omicron-Laserage
13 August, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdScitech has been appointed the authorised distributor for Omicron-Laserage — a company that develops, builds and produces an innovative range of lasers, laser light engines and LED sources and light engines.
RV Investigator turns into a floating classroom
11 August, 2016A new training program for Australia's future marine scientists is set to transform CSIRO's science research vessel, the RV Investigator, into a floating classroom.
Medical research conference fosters innovation
01 August, 2016NFMRI's second annual conference, 'Supporting Biomedical Innovations: Getting Innovations on the Right Track', will take place in October 2016 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland.
International plant health conference confirmed for Australia
01 August, 2016Plant pathology and biosecurity researchers, students, educators and policymakers will discuss the latest developments in plant protection at Science Protecting Plant Health 2017, to be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Queensland, in September 2017.
New ANSTO board members appointed
01 August, 2016 | Supplied by: ANSTOThe Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation has announced the appointments of Professor Margaret Sheil and Professor Brigid Heywood to the ANSTO board.
Positions open on Science Industry Australia board
26 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Science Industry AustraliaScience Industry Australia (SIA) has announced that a number of positions are open on its board of directors, with one- and two-year terms available.
Academy of Science welcomes new front bench
19 July, 2016The Australian Academy of Science has extended its congratulations to the new Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, former Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Innovations in medical science — AACB AIMS 2016 Combined Scientific Meeting
19 July, 2016With the conference theme 'Innovations in Medical Science', the AACB 54th Annual Scientific Conference and the AIMS 46th National Scientific Meeting have combined to create an exciting meeting with an outstanding program of keynote international and local speakers, a number of oral and poster opportunities, a great social program and an extensive industry exhibition.
Preparation for all-female Antarctic expedition underway
18 July, 2016Seventy-seven women from around the world have been selected to take part in Homeward Bound, said to be the world's largest all-female expedition to Antarctica.
Lonza Overcoming Interference e-Learning Module
18 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty LtdLonza has announced the release of the Overcoming Interference e-Learning Module for its QC Insider Toolbox, which covers the causes of interference in the bacterial endotoxins test (BET) and provides the user with solutions to help ensure compliance.
Finalists announced for Queensland medical science awards
06 July, 2016The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) has announced the finalists of the inaugural AIMS Medical Science Awards for Queensland.
