Commercialisation funding of $13m for Australian biotech companies
18 May, 2011
The commercialisation of new Australian inventions, including an influenza test kit for pandemics, is being supported by $13m of federal government funding.
$3bn for CSIRO
13 May, 2011
The CSIRO, through a new quadrennial funding agreement with the Australian Government, will receive $3 billion over the four years from 2011.
Steady science Budget won’t win the race
11 May, 2011
While the Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Budget decision not to cut science research funding, it is disappointed there will be no increase in the research budget and no ongoing support for scientists to collaborate internationally.
Scientist for a Day program for NZ businesses
10 May, 2011
A program offering the services of Industrial Research Ltd’s scientists and engineers aims to encourage New Zealand businesses to focus on how R&D can improve their producitivity and profitability.
Microbiology on the edge
05 May, 2011
At the 2011 ASM Annual Scientific Meeting, Microbiology on the Edge, world-leading scientists will be presenting their current research on diverse microbiology topics. The program encompasses the latest developments in food microbiology, medical microbiology, molecular microbiology, virology, emerging zoonoses and marine microbiology.
Researchers call for new approach to innovation
04 May, 2011
Leading British and Australian researchers have critiqued the way western governments encourage innovation and have called for fundamental change.
Physicist blazes new trail for women
04 May, 2011
Professor Mahananda Dasgupta, a new Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, continues to encourage and pave the way for women in the physics and science arena.
CSIRO-UWA crop genomics lab opens
03 May, 2011
A lab for research into the molecular workings of plants and the genomes of crops will be launched in Perth.
Quality improvements through online sorter training
29 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
A major multinational food processor purchased a subscription to Key’s PROliance Online Training program, as a way to effectively train its plant personnel on the maintenance and operation of Key Technology’s equipment.
Professor Ian Chubb appointed Australia's Chief Scientist
20 April, 2011
Professor Ian Chubb has been appointed as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
DNA equipment donated to The University of Western Australia
19 April, 2011
Philanthropist Charles Morgan has donated cutting-edge DNA equipment to The University of Western Australia.
World's first forensics YouTube channel launched
19 April, 2011
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is launching the world’s first forensics YouTube channel.
IRL calling for innovation agency to boost NZ's manufacturing sector
15 April, 2011
IRL is calling for the creation of an advanced technology innovation enterprise to help New Zealand's manufacturing sector.
IRL appoints Professor Shaun Hendy as Industry and Outreach Fellow
15 April, 2011
Professor Shaun Hendy has been appointed as IRL’s first Industry and Outreach Fellow, to assist the New Zealand high-tech manufacturing sector in realising its potenial.
Accurate science and TV
14 April, 2011
More scientists are needed to help television shows portray accurate science as more and more people rely on TV as their major source of science and technology information and even base career and study choices on these fictional shows.
