Scientex turns 20
26 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdScientific instrument supplier Scientex has passed a milestone, with November 2014 marking the company's 20th anniversary of providing highly technical instruments to a range of scientific research sectors.
Academy announces 2015 scientific excellence awards
25 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced the winners of honorific awards for scientific excellence. The awards were established to recognise distinguished research in two categories: medals and prizes for early- and mid-career scientists up to 15 years post-PhD; and career awards for scientists of lifelong achievement.
Collaboration in research commercialisation
24 November, 2014The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and the Kolling Institute of Medical Research have launched SPARK Sydney - a start-up program to aid the commercialisation of health and medical research.
Insights into selenium win thesis medal
24 November, 2014Dr Claire Weekley has been awarded the Australian Synchrotron Stephen Wilkins Thesis Medal for her insights into elemental selenium, adding to our understanding of its potential for the prevention and treatment of disease.
RiAus launches online science channel
21 November, 2014National science communication organisation RiAus, in partnership with Hostworks, has launched riaus.tv - a dedicated online science television channel which delivers free, science-based content on demand.
No more ANZ therapeutic products regulator
21 November, 2014The Australian and New Zealand governments have ceased efforts to establish a joint therapeutic products regulator, the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Agency (ANZTPA).
Australia Biotech Invest returning to Melbourne
20 November, 2014Following a successful debut in 2013, the Australia Biotech Invest conference will return to Melbourne from 3-4 December.
Five leading scientists to join academy council
14 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced that five of Australia's leading scientists will join its council in 2015. The council, which has overall responsibility for managing the academy, is made up of 17 members from a diverse range of disciplines across the physical and biological sciences.
Qiagen and Novartis to collaborate on companion diagnostics
12 November, 2014Qiagen, a provider of sample and assay technologies, has entered into a master collaboration agreement with Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis. The collaboration will enable the development and commercialisation of companion diagnostics to be paired with existing Novartis pharmaceutical products as well as compounds in its development pipeline.
Olympus to exhibit at AINDT Conference
11 November, 2014The 2014 Australian Institute of Non Destructive Testing (AINDT) Conference will provide an opportunity for maintenance and quality-assurance professionals to learn more about non-destructive testing and related technologies from AINDT members.
Space explorers coming to Melbourne
06 November, 2014Engineers Australia is bringing two retired NASA astronauts, as well as the only Australian currently working in the International Space Station (ISS) Flight Control team, to Convention 2014.
Chinese students to study radio astronomy in WA
05 November, 2014The University of Western Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) that will see up to 50 Chinese PhD students visit Western Australia.
Australian Academy of Science launches video podcast
04 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has launched Brain Box, a series of video podcast interviews with Australian scientists. Available for free on YouTube and iTunes, the series features short clips of scientists speaking about their passions, motivations, heroes and experiences.
2014 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
31 October, 2014The winners of the 2014 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science were announced this week at a black-tie dinner held at Parliament House.
Qiagen and Astellas Pharma to develop companion diagnostics
29 October, 2014Sample and assay technology company Qiagen has announced a collaboration agreement with Astellas Pharma to develop and commercialise companion diagnostics paired with Astellas drugs for use in cancer and other diseases.
