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Fresh Science 2012 – state finals on the way
This year, we are able to open Fresh Science to a wider number of participants and audiences by introducing state-based finals in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.
As a part of each state final, we’ll be holding science-in-the-pub events which are open to the public.
This year there will be state finals in:
- Queensland on 27 August
- Victoria on 5 September
- New South Wales on 10 September and;
- South Australia on 12 September
The national final will be in Melbourne from 15-18 October, shortly after the Victorian school holidays.
If you’d like us to keep in touch about the Fresh Science program and pub events, email aj@scienceinpublic.com.au.
The Australian Synchrotron helps its big brother in Geneva
The synchrotron’s intense electron beam contributes to the enhancement of the Large Hadron Collider and the design of future accelerators.
The discovery of a Higgs boson-like particle will see the international research effort shift focus to study its unique characteristics – and it is here that Australia’s Synchrotron is playing a collaborative role with CERN. [Read more…] about The Australian Synchrotron helps its big brother in Geneva
On the Mongol Rally to boost the fight against liver disease
One large steppe for liver research
Driving along the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan at 4000 m above sea level or through the Mongolian desert is a far cry from working on the genetics of hepatitis C in a laboratory in central Sydney.
But that’s the transition Wil d’Avigdor, a PhD student from the Liver Injury and Cancer Laboratory at the Centenary Institute is about to make in the next few weeks. [Read more…] about On the Mongol Rally to boost the fight against liver disease
Inspiring Australia grant overviews
A total of $5 million has been awarded across three levels of grant categories, small, medium and large, for projects to be delivered in 2012 and/or 2013 and/or 2014.
The prime objective of the program is to increase the engagement of Australians in science and it has prioritised projects that engage people who may not have had previous access to or interest in science-communication activities. Inspiring Australia is an initiative of the Australian Government.
Below is the full list of grants received in each state. [Read more…] about Inspiring Australia grant overviews
Can Australian researchers help maintain the technological superiority of the US Air Force?
And what are the benefits for Australian research?
Today in Washington DC, the Australian Ambassador Kim Beazley will open a four day workshop with more than 60 US defence researchers and 33 Australian nanotechnology scientists.
The meeting, organised by the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), will explore opportunities for collaboration in nanotechnology and nano-manufacturing.
New Fellowships for Young New Zealand Women in Science
Issued on behalf of L’Oréal New Zealand
The L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science international awards are a world recognised programme, present in 180 countries. For the first time this year, a National Fellowship programme is open to young New Zealand and Australian women scientists, with three NZ$31,737 (AU $25,000) fellowships on offer.
Applications are now open (1 April to 1 May, 2012).
[Read more…] about New Fellowships for Young New Zealand Women in Science
EMBL Australia Style Guide
What is EMBL Australia
This document is intended as a resource and guide for anyone writing about EMBL Australia and its projects. It is based on a paper discussed with the EMBL Australia Executive Council on 26 February.
A full version of the document is available here: What is EMBL Australia – 21 March 2014
EMBL Australia Style Guide
The Executive Committee of the EMBL Australia approved the following guidelines for use for all EMBL Australia Communications programs and documents at its February 2013 meeting. It’s a work in progress and the master is maintained by Science in Public.
The current version is available here: EMBL Australia Style Guide – 21 March 2014
High resolution logos for EMBL Australia, its partners, initiatives and resources are available here
L’Oréal For Women In Science Fellowships Nominations opening on 1 April 2012
Applications for the L’Oréal For Women In Science Fellowships will open on 1 April 2012.
[Read more…] about L’Oréal For Women In Science Fellowships Nominations opening on 1 April 2012
Science in Charlie Teo's Australia Day address
In his Australia Day address, noted brain surgeon Charlie Teo said he was ashamed to admit to an American friend, who had received a US$50 million grant in the US to study brain cancer, that he works with just AU$150,000 over three years from the Australian government.
Teo says we need another AIS – one for sport, one for science.
[Read more…] about Science in Charlie Teo's Australia Day address