Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released two new research reports examining nanotechnology work health and safety issues.
There's gold in them there (shaky) hills
The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Australian National University haveofficially confirmed what gold prospectors have long suspected; there is a connection between seismic activity and the presence of gold and other trace elements.
UQ announces battery breakthrough
The University of Queensland (UQ) has announced that of a new version of the lithium-sulphur battery that can run electric vehicles is currently being developed.
Cipla opens Melbourne headquarters
Indian pharmaceutical giant Cipla has opened its Australian headquarters in Melbourne, marking one of company’s first regional expansions outside of India.
Facebook fingerprint can expose intimate details finds research
New research from the University of Cambridge has painted an alarming picture of how innocuous digital behaviour can be used to infer intimate details and personality traits with an alarming degree of accuracy.
UNSW produces cloned embryos of extinct frog
A team of researchers from the University of New South Wales have succeeded in reproducing the genome of an extinct frog, reviving and reactivating it through the use of a sophisticated cloning technology to implant a ‘dead’ cells into an egg of another frog species.
UWA announces diabetes testing breakthrough
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has announced a research breakthrough that could lead to a revolution in testing for type diabetes around the world.
Melbourne acknowledges $28 billion mental goldmine
The City of Melbourne has announced it has thrown its full support behind the key findings of a comprehensive knowledge industries report, which concluded that the city's 'knowledge economy' has reached $28 billion in worth.
Chubb challenges research confidence
While Australia continues to be a solid contributor to global research efforts, more must be done to ensure that we keep up the good work, according to a research report released by the country’s top scientist.
Graduates underemployed finds research
A large proportion of the nation’s freshly graduated workers are employed in roles well below their level of education, leading to a significant shortfall in earning according to new research from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and John Curtin University.
UNSW announces anti-ageing drug breakthrough
Effective anti-ageing drug therapy may be available within five years, following a research breakthrough by the University of NSW (UNSW).
UNSW cracks genetic mystery
The University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) Dean of Science, Professor Merlin Crossley, has tracked down the third and final missing piece of the genetic puzzle of an unusual form of haemophilia, over 20 years after he first discovered the first two pieces.
Universities release higher education vision
Universities Australia has released its long awaited policy agenda on how best to address key issues facing the tertiary education sector.
New research cracks plant reproduction question
New international research has discovered the mechanism that regulates the reproduction of plants, paving the way for a possible tool foe engineering higher yielding crops.
Sydney launches first multi-disciplinary food security centre
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched the country’s first multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to addressing key issues of food security and environmental challenges.
Times Higher Education ranking released
The Times Higher Education 2013 World Reputation Rankings has been released, with US and UK institutions cementing their places as the world’s top institutions.
UQ cracks mental health molecular puzzle
Early intervention and treatment options could soon become a reality in the treatment of ADHD, autism and schizophrenia, thanks to a breakthrough research study conducted by Australian scientists.
Government chips in to help solar shine
The Federal Government has announced a $1.86 million grant to help Melbourne’s Semitech Semiconductor develop technology to reduce the cost of photovoltaic systems, making them more affordable and practical for homes and businesses.
Government opens new science and engineering precinct
The Federal Government has officially opened the new $230 million Science and Technology Precinct at the Queensland University of Technology.
Keep calm and act local says UWA
The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) top ecologist has lambasted the idea of a planetary tipping point – where global ecosystems shift radically and irreversibly into decline – saying it could promote unnecessary dread of catastrophe or dangerous complacency.
Study gives fluoride tick of approval
Fluoride in the drinking water significantly cuts the rate of tooth decay in the adult population, according to the findings of a new international study on dental health conducted by the University of Adelaide.