Lab business

$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.


Trade mission in US open to NSW businesses

14 April, 2011

NSW businesses in the life science sector are invited to join a trade mission in the United States.


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