Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - December, 2012
The Federal Government has announced the CSIRO will lead a new $87 million solar research initiative aimed at significantly improving the viability of solar technology.
$37 million for UTAS
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is set to develop cutting edge teaching facilities after the Federal Government announced a $37 million funding injection for the institution.
Nation's top water specialists to meet
Over 100 of the nation’s top water managers and scientists are set to meet in Canberra in a bid to develop a new vision of how we can better measure outcomes from water initiatives from across Australia.
Tasmania opens new energy and water institute
The Tasmanian Government has officially opened the new Entura Clean Energy and Water Institute, which it says will strengthen the state’s position as a leader in renewable energy.
SA opens research strategy for public consultation
The South Australian Government has called on the public to comment on a consultation paper released last week which will aim to shape the future of the State’s science, research and iinnovation policies.
Aussie researcher takes out top pharmaceutical award
A Monash University researcher who's work focuses on the development of more targeted drugs with fewer side effects has become the first Australian to be awarded the prestigious John J. Abel Award in Pharmacology by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).
Australia hitting above its research weight finds report
10 of Australia's universities are performing above global average for research, with four of those performing well above world standard, according to a new report released by the Federal Government.
Top students recognised
90 top university students from Australia and the Asia Pacific region have been recognised for their outstanding work after being awarded the 2013 Prime Minister's Australia Award.
Parents key to education finds report
Supportive parents and a highly engaged community are key to the success of a well rounded education, according to a new report released by the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY).
CSIRO to examine shorelines
A small team of researchers have been tasked with improving our short to mid-term shoreline predictions.
Monash leads graphene breakthrough
A team of researchers from Monash University have established, for the first time, an effective way of producing graphene, a substance which promises to revolutionise fields from computers to organ regeneration.
Next piece of SKA unveiled
The Federal Government has welcomed the unveiling of the new, $51 million Murchison Widefield Array, the latest piece of the Square Kilometre Array in outback Western Australia.
Research paints grim climate future
The earth is on track for a 6°C increase in global temperatures if the current rate of emissions is maintained, according to the latest research released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP).
University of Adelaide announces strategic goals
The University of Adelaide has pledged a ‘fundamental paradign shift’ towards smaller class sizes and the delivery of a premium student experience.
Hobart to host Antarctic science conference
The Australian Antarctic Division and Antarctica New Zealand have announced they will be conducting the first joint Antarctic science conference in Hobart from 25-27 June 2013.