Australian universities, medical research institutes, and public research agencies have created hundreds of spinout businesses and over $1.5 billion in commercialisation deals over the past five years according to Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia’s (KCA) annual SCOPR® survey. And the survey shows we’re getting better at knowledge commercialisation, with a 39 per cent growth in commercialisation revenue…
Tuesday 18 August Highlights from day 4 of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. QLD: Get inside the brain of a professional ruby player – Toowoomba. NSW: Stomach in stitches – giant knitted wooly gastrointestinal system highlights gut-brain link. WA: Real CSI careers STATE: Quantum leap:…
Women in science highlights: More on these below and visit ScienceWeek.net.au/events to find more stories in your area. Scientists, experts, performers and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science Week. Read on for direct contact details for each event, or contact Tanya Ha, tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0404 083 863. Individual event details and media…
“We encourage governments, research institutions and industry partners to continue their shared commitment to recognising national research infrastructure as a long-term sovereign asset.” On the Future of Australia’s National Research Infrastructure – outcomes from the 20 Year Anniversary of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Canberra, 30 June 2026 Leaders from across government, universities,…
Australian honours for the ‘Mozart of Mathematics’, a gravitational waves detector, an allergist turned politician, and a journalist who put scientists on the radio. It’s always both inspiring and reassuring to see scientists, medical researchers, innovators and their supporters recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours list. This year’s highlights include: • Adelaide-born Terence Tao AC…
Eureka Prizes nominations, Superstars of STEM applications, the Shaping Australia Awards and many other opportunities now require short videos as part of submissions. Here are our tips for making videos for award nominations, applications and profiles:
Early career researchers and young professionals are invited to apply to undertake study, work experience and/or research in Switzerland, through the following programs: Hear from past scholars below:
Mining between a rock and a hard place With more storms, fires and floods Hydrogen economy, rock cutting, automation, sharing water… Plus Rio, Allkem, Bechtel and Newmont leaders It’s Day 3, Wednesday 28 June at the 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Media welcome.
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