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Astronomy in May: a Moon mosaic, writers festival, ‘Shared Sky’ and more

Issued on behalf of Helen Sim, IYA

Welcome to my May bulletin for the International Year of Astronomy in Australia.

There are nearly 60 events around Australia in May. I’ve listed them below and full details are online at www.astronomy2009.org.au.

The highlights include an Open day at Siding Spring Observatory, Galactic television on the web, careers in space exploration with Glen Nagle from NASA, multi-media performances in the ACT, Sydney, and the Mornington Peninsula, astronomy in antiquity at the University of Sydney, and many opportunities to gaze at the stars. [Read more…] about Astronomy in May: a Moon mosaic, writers festival, ‘Shared Sky’ and more

Global economic crisis threatens Australia’s Biotech

Issued by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes

The global economic crisis is threatening Australia’s ability to turn medical research into products that improve lives and create high value jobs, according to the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI). Urgent government action is needed to bridge the gap between research and application. Without it, the next generation of innovation may be lost to the community. [Read more…] about Global economic crisis threatens Australia’s Biotech

Darwin – myths, voyages and notebooks: Evolution events in March and April

Darwin celebrations continue with thought-provoking talks and exhibitions across the country.

In this bulletin we highlight 15 evolution events taking place in March and April. Some of them are finishing soon, including the Darwin exhibition at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, so don’t delay if you want to see them.

Charles Darwin – voyages and ideas that shook the world opens today at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney. [Read more…] about Darwin – myths, voyages and notebooks: Evolution events in March and April

Innovation Fund a small step in the right direction

Issued by the BioMelbourne Network

The BioMelbourne Network welcomes the $83 million Innovation Investment Follow-on Fund (IIFF) announced today.  We hope this is only the first step, as $83 million shared with the wider innovation sector will not deliver the necessary funds that the biotech sector desperately needs and which it lost with the close of the Commercial Ready program last year. [Read more…] about Innovation Fund a small step in the right direction

100 Hours of Astronomy

Issued by Sue Nelson, Quick Thinking Communications 11 March

An event 400 years in the making

One of the major cornerstone events of the UN-designated International Year of Astronomy, 100 Hours of Astronomy, will take place over 2-5 April.

This global event will see millions of people all over the world coming out onto the streets at night to participate in “star parties” or public viewings of the sky through telescopes – just as Galileo did for the first time 400 years ago. Amateur astronomy groups, observatories, arts and scientific institutions around Australia are organising public events for the 100 Hours. [Read more…] about 100 Hours of Astronomy