Merck's acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich is coming closer to fruition
17 June, 2015The United States, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, South Africa, Taiwan, Japan and now China and Europe have cleared the way for Merck's acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich.
Free webinar on pluripotent stem cells
11 June, 2015Lonza has announced that it is holding a free webinar, titled 'Pluripotent Stem Cells - From Research to Therapy', on 17 June. The webinar is aimed at helping researchers streamline pluripotent stem cells (PSC) workflow through various stages of research and development.
The search for Australia's next Chief Scientist
05 June, 2015The Australian Government has begun the process to select Australia's next Chief Scientist, in preparation for the conclusion of Professor Ian Chubb's tenure at the end of the year.
Wanted: The best Queensland women in technology
03 June, 2015Women in Technology (WiT) is once again holding its annual awards program, with nominations open from now until 30 June. The technology industry association supports, develops, recognises and promotes the achievements of Queensland women in ICT and life sciences.
AXT to distribute OpenSpecimen biobanking software solution
26 May, 2015AXT and Krishagni Solutions have announced a distributorship agreement for the OpenSpecimen biobanking software solution for clinical researchers. The product is designed to speed up workflow, allowing users to spend less time tracking specimens.
Academy elects new Fellows for 2015
26 May, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has announced the election of 21 new Fellows for their outstanding contributions to science and scientific research.
Merck Millipore acquires rights to Singulex technology
25 May, 2015Merck Millipore and Singulex have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck Millipore will control and manage the Singulex Life Science Research business. As a result, Merck Millipore will have exclusive rights to further develop and commercialise Singulex's Single Molecule Counting (SMC) technology for research applications worldwide.
Largest ever study into gender stereotypes in science
22 May, 2015A study involving 350,000 people, from 66 nations, has found that the stereotypical association of men (rather than women) with science is prevalent across the world.
Annual metrology prizes awarded
21 May, 2015Australia's National Measurement Institute (NMI) has presented the annual Barry Inglis Medal and the NMI Prize. The awards highlight the importance of measurement across diverse spheres of knowledge.
Australia's research training system under review
21 May, 2015Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne has commissioned the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to undertake a review of Australia's research training system to ensure that it meets our research needs in the 21st century.
CRC conference to celebrate 25 years of achievements
20 May, 2015The CRC Association's annual conference, to be held from 25-27 May in Canberra, will be celebrating 25 years of innovation through the Cooperative Research Centres Program.
Macfarlane visits Trajan manufacturing facility
20 May, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has undertaken a special visit to the Trajan Scientific and Medical global headquarters in Melbourne, facilitated by Member for Deakin Michael Sukkar.
65th Australasian Grain Science Conference
18 May, 2015The 65th Australasian Grain Science Conference will be held from 16-18 September at the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Hotel, Sydney. With the theme of 'Grains for a Healthy Future', the event will bring together international and Australian scientific and technical experts on issues vital to shaping our relationship with food, nutrients and dietary patterns.
Industry-led initiative to support research commercialisation
15 May, 2015
The Science Next Collaborative was launched by Sigma-Aldrich this week in response to the challenges faced by many scientists, particularly early- to mid-career researchers, when bridging the gap from basic and promising research discovery to translational research and its commercialisation.
NCRIS funding allocations announced
15 May, 2015Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne has revealed the 2015-16 funding allocations for 27 National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) facilities.
