Radioactive capsule remains lost in Western Australia
31 January, 2023 by Lauren DavisEmergency services are searching for the capsule and are asking the public to report anything that looks like the missing material, which has been described as small, round and silver.
NSW Govt launches biosciences, quantum funds for startups
19 January, 2023NSW startups are set to be supported under the state government's $40m Biosciences Fund and $7m Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund.
NHMRC announces Ideas Grants, NSW launches R&D acceleration program
20 December, 2022Over 200 projects will share in $241m through the latest NHMRC Ideas Grants, while NSW's Innovation Research Acceleration Program will improve vital infrastructure and equipment for scientists.
2022 GSK Award recognises cancer genetics researcher
09 December, 2022Professor Georgia Chenevix-Trench won the GSK Award for Research Excellence for her research investigating genetic predispositions to breast and ovarian cancer.
Best practices vital to navigating medical device post-market surveillance
02 December, 2022 | Supplied by: PharmaLex AustraliaManufacturers of medical devices must put in place a wide range of processes and documentation to meet post-market surveillance requirements.
CSL Florey awards for malaria, microbiome research
30 November, 2022Professor Alan Cowman won the CSL Florey Medal for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans, while the Next Generation Award went to Chloe Yap for debunking the myth that the microbiome causes autism.
Elevate is the latest program for women in STEM. Will it deliver change?
28 November, 2022As ATSE announces the first recipients of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program, the STEM Equity Evaluation Portal assesses which STEM equity programs are making a difference.
Leading oceanographer awarded PM's Prize for Science
23 November, 2022Professor Trevor McDougall has received the 2022 Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his pioneering work in understanding the ocean's role in regulating climate.
Women in science recognised by Superstars of STEM, L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowships
18 November, 2022Female and non-binary scientists have been lauded in recent days through the Superstars of STEM program and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative.
CSIRO Chief Executive Larry Marshall to depart next year
16 November, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIRODr Larry Marshall will depart CSIRO as its longest serving Chief Executive in half a century, having acted as its leader since 2015.
$384.9m awarded to 11 ARC Centres of Excellence
09 November, 2022ARC Centres of Excellence are focal points of expertise by which high-calibre researchers collaborate to deliver research that benefits Australia.
Leading neuroscientist named NSW Scientist of the Year
04 November, 2022Acclaimed neuroscientist Professor Glenda Halliday was one of 10 exceptional innovators honoured at the 2022 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering.
Evident launches new APAC headquarters, imaging competition
31 October, 2022Evident has announced its new APAC headquarters in Singapore and opened entries for its Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award.
Budget helps strengthen Aust scientific leadership in Asia–Pacific
26 October, 2022The Australian Academy of Science will lead a new regional presence coordinating scientific engagement in the Asia–Pacific.
CSIRO releases VR safety training for lab workers
24 October, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO is looking to improve safety for everyone working in potentially hazardous environments with a new training package that uses virtual reality to simulate risk scenarios.
