CSIRO names new deputy chair
27 April, 2016Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Christopher Pyne has announced Shirley In't Veld as the deputy chairperson of the CSIRO board, a role she commenced in on 14 April.
Merck announces BioTek collaboration and culture media accreditation
21 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdPharmaceutical company Merck has announced a collaboration with BioTek Instruments and accreditation for the quality control of dehydrated culture media tested at its Microbiology Quality Control Laboratory in Darmstadt, Germany.
2016 Eureka Prize entries closing soon
18 April, 2016 by Lauren DavisResearchers, science leaders and science journalists are encouraged to enter the 2016 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes before the close of entries on 6 May.
UNSW and China partner on $100m innovation precinct
18 April, 2016Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang have announced a $100 million innovation partnership that will see a new science and technology precinct established at UNSW.
$2 million for Australian maths programs
15 April, 2016The Department of Education and Training will co-fund the expansion of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute's research and higher education training programs.
AIMS medical science awards launched in Queensland
12 April, 2016The first ever AIMS Queensland & Tropical Division Annual Awards for Excellence in Medical Science will recognise and celebrate the excellence of people working in the medical science profession.
Trajan acquires LEAP Technologies
07 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Trajan Scientific Australia Pty LtdTrajan Scientific and Medical has announced the acquisition of LEAP Technologies, which was formed in 1989 in order to serve the automation needs of chromatography- and mass spectrometry-related analytical laboratories.
Get GHS ready at a forum near you
04 April, 2016Comcare is holding a series of Australia-wide forums focusing on the transition to the new international system of chemical labelling and classification.
Australia has a diverse STEM workforce — but still lacking in women
01 April, 2016The Office of the Chief Scientist has released a detailed analysis of Australia's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) trained workforce.
FameLab's NSW semifinalists live on stage
31 March, 2016Semifinalists in the science communication competition FameLab will take to the stage on 7 April at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
Research Engagement and Impact working groups appointed
30 March, 2016The Australian Research Council has announced the members of the two Engagement and Impact working groups that will assist in the development of a research engagement and impact assessment for Australia.
Prostate Cancer Foundation opens 2016 funding round
29 March, 2016The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has opened its annual funding round with the aim of supporting groundbreaking prostate cancer research.
Expert Working Group to set Australia's research priorities
24 March, 2016The Turnbull government has appointed the Expert Working Group that will help set the direction of Australia's research infrastructure and priorities over the coming decade.
A roadmap for Australian stem cell science
21 March, 2016Scientists have created a map for the future of Australian stem cell science, saying the country has the potential to revolutionise medicine and become a world leader in stem cell research.
Building the next generation of STEM
15 March, 2016Women in Technology (WiT) is launching STEMed — a one-day festival of education for the future.
