Chemical industry releases report on global megatrends
21 March, 2013The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) launched its foresighting report ‘Elements in Everything: Current profile and future trends for the Australian chemicals and plastics industries’ at Parliament House in Canberra this week.
INTERPOL and pharmaceutical industry launch global initiative to combat fake medicines
15 March, 2013Combating the global scourge of fake medicines that threatens the health of millions of people is the focus of a landmark agreement between INTERPOL and 29 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
Lonza and Hyglos reach agreement for Endotoxin detection patents
15 March, 2013Lonza Walkersville and Hyglos GmbH have reached a mutually beneficial global settlement which includes a licence agreement for Hyglos under certain Lonza patents in the area of endotoxin detection.
New guidelines for gender equity in science
11 March, 2013The Early and Mid Career Researcher Forum of the Australian Academy of Science has published working guidelines to ensure that women and men have equal opportunities to pursue a successful career in science.
BioReliance acquires rights to Big Blue colonies and cell lines from Agilent
06 March, 2013Sigma-Aldrich Corporation has announced that BioReliance has signed an agreement to acquire the colonies required for the Big Blue transgenic rodent mutation (TRM) assay and to obtain a licence to its associated trademark from Agilent Technologies.
Legion of Honour awarded to Australian science leader
06 March, 2013Professor Kurt Lambeck will today be awarded the Legion of Honour - the highest decoration in France - in recognition of his contribution to the field of science and his strong ties to the country.
Horsemeat and lab responsibilities
04 March, 2013 by Janette WoodhouseCrystal balls are needed if food analysts are to meet consumer expectations that all food adulteration scandals can be thwarted by laboratory testing.
WPI surgical instruments catalogue
27 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Coherent Scientific Pty LtdThe latest surgical instruments catalogue is now available from WPI, containing a variety of new products.
Bone Therapeutics invests in cell therapy manufacturing facility
26 February, 2013Bone Therapeutics, an international biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative cell therapy products for the treatment of bone diseases, has announced that it has secured its future manufacturing requirements, allowing it to produce its bone cell therapy products on a commercial scale.
Models made for science at University of Sydney exhibition
26 February, 2013An exhibition at the University of Sydney’s Macleay Museum provides a rare opportunity to see models used to teach science and medicine at the university from the 1880s.
NSW Government funding for researchers competing for Commonwealth grants
25 February, 2013Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner is urging NSW’s leading research centres to tap into state government funding offering them a more competitive edge in attracting lucrative Commonwealth grants.
New workforce development service will help SMEs improve their competitive edge
25 February, 2013A Manufacturing Workforce Development Service (MWDS) has been formed to specifically work with manufacturing SMEs to support and help them access the Australian government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).
Neurotrauma research to benefit from development grants
20 February, 2013Twelve new research projects focusing on improving outcomes for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkSafe Victoria clients have been funded through the Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) 2013 Development Grants Program.
UWA becomes a global online classroom
19 February, 2013The first free online courses in arts and science are about to be offered at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with US internet-study pioneer Stanford University.
Academy awards excellence in science
18 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science today opened applications for its 2014 round of prestigious awards, including career and early career researcher awards, travelling fellowships, research bursaries and conference support.
