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…
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…
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…
Whether you are new to stargazing, a science teacher, or an amateur or professional astronomer, the International Year of Astronomy has something for you. And we need the support of all with a passion for astronomy to make IYA a success.
After a big celebration of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday last week, evolution activities continue this week and through the year.
Celebrations recognise the impact of Darwin’s theory of evolution on society today Today is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and birthday celebrations are taking place across Australia.
Australia’s only direct descendant speaks out about living in Charles Darwin’s shadow Blue Mountains resident Chris Darwin is a great great grandson of Charles Darwin. He’s available to talk today (from early morning) about evolution, Darwin and life in his shadow.
The evolution of the Universe The evolution of life The end of human evolution Climate and an evolving planet These are some of the big topics that will be explored Sunday evening at a free public forum discussing evolution and its implications.
A church service is probably the last thing you would expect to kick off a year-long celebration of evolution-but that’s exactly what’s happening at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne at 2 pm on Sunday 8 February.
Charles Darwin’s birthday-12 February-is almost upon us. Tickets for the party are still available. I’m writing to tell you about the evolution events happening in February and to ask that if you are running an event celebrating Darwin and Evolution, to register it on the evolution festival website www.evolutionaustralia.org.au.