Today at ANSTO’s Discovery Centre at Lucas Heights, 14 of NSW’s future science leaders are participating in the NSW Fresh Science state final.
In total, 60 state finalists have been chosen competitively for their discovery and for the quality of their research.
Today, they will be trained in how to talk science to journalists, business and the public at a one day media and communication workshop.
And this evening, we’ll wrap up their training with a small networking reception where they’ll have one last challenge. Can they excite and inspire over a canapé?
The 2013 NSW state finalists are:
The NSW state final is supported by ANSTO.
From Rob Robinson, President of the Australian Institute of Physics
It is clear that the coming financial year is going to be much tougher for research in Australia, particularly with the Federal Budget coming up on 14 May.
The Federal Government announced $2.3 billion in cuts to the university sector on 14 April. The AIP is a member of Science & Technology Australia, and is working with them to respond to the cuts. Read the full article →
Today, 7 of Queensland and the ACT’s brightest young scientists are in Brisbane participating in the Fresh Science state final.
The 60 state finalists have been chosen competitively for their discovery and for the quality of their research.
Today, they will be trained in how to talk science to journalists, business and the public at a one day media and communication workshop.
And tonight, they’ll join guests for a networking reception, and meet one final challenge – can they excite and inspire over a glass of wine?
The 7 Queensland state finalists participants are:
The Queensland state final is supported by The University of Queensland
Sydney researchers have discovered a new type of immune cell in skin that plays a role in fighting off parasitic invaders such as ticks, mites, and worms, and could be linked to eczema and allergic skin diseases.
The team from the Immune Imaging and T cell Laboratories at the Centenary Institute worked with colleagues from SA Pathology in Adelaide, the Malaghan Institute in Wellington, New Zealand and the USA.
We’re on the road this week for Fresh Science – our first state final in Perth was great fun, and we’re looking forward to introducing the South Australian Freshies to science leaders in Adelaide tonight and elsewhere in the next week or so.
Applications are flowing in for the L’Oréal For Women in Science Fellowships – there are still two weeks left to encourage outstanding early-career women in science to apply for one of three $25,000 Fellowships.
Scientists and universities in NSW can apply for a share of $40,000 to support community science events and build links with other local organisations. It’s part of the Inspiring Australia initiative to promote science in the community and encourage engagement.
In Brisbane next month, meet Hiroaki Kitano – inventor of robot dog AIBO and a pioneer of systems biology. He literally wrote the book on systems biology – his work has bridged the gap between computing and life science.
He’s also speaking in Melbourne at a BioMelbourne Network CEO lunch and meeting with collaborators in Melbourne, Brisbane and Townsville. And a couple of his colleagues will lead a workshop on CellDesigner, a core piece of software for systems biology.
Stem cell researchers are invited to meet with patients at a public forum on diabetes in Melbourne. It’s part of a two-day symposium on the challenges of translating stem cell science into clinical practice.
And finally, a happy 21st birthday to our friends down the road at Scienceworks. Like good neighbours, they’ve warned us that they’re having a big party – and everyone’s invited.