Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Mental health advocacy group Black Dog Institute has announced the formation of a new methodology to measure national mental health.
The new Black Dog Index has been formed in response to international recognition that traditional economic-based measures do not sufficiently reflect the mental health of a country’s population.
In forming the new index, the Institute contacted 1,200 adults from all walks of life around the country and asked them to provide a score out of 10 for a series of questions about their mental health and personal circumstances, varying from income, martial status, education and political views.
Research kindles hope for spinal cord injury patients
New research led by a team from Monash University has revealed that a simple antibody could reverse the damage caused by trauma to the central nervous system.
Sydney to host new prostate research centre
The Federal Government has announced that Sydney will host a new centre of excellence to research and treat prostate cancer.
Women in Science fellowships announced
The 2012 L’Oreal Australia and New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowships recipients have been announced, with three remarkable young women scientists sharing in $75,000.
Government announces climate change adaption funding
The Federal Government has announced $8 million in funding under the NRM Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Research Grants Program, aimed at fostering research projects between institutions and region Natural resource Management (NRM) organisations.
NSW launches Melanoma Genome Project
The New South Wales Government has launched an ambitious two-year national research project aimed at identifying the gene mutations that lead to melanoma.
UQ to research CSG water impact
The University of Queensland has announced a research project measuring the impact of the coal seam gas (GSG) industry on Australia’s underground water supplies.
GE announces clean tech innovation challenge
GE has announced a $10 million funding initiative to help find, fund and bring to market technological innovations that help the company reduce its carbon footprint.
Volcanic rocks could hold key for irrigation
Research being undertaken by the Central Queensland University (CQU) is using volcanic rocks to make salty and brackish water a viable source of water for for irrigators.
Australian team challenges Big Bang theory
A team of theoretical physicists the from the University of Melbourne and the RMIT has challenged the existing model of the formation of the universe, arguing it should be modelled on a big chill, rather than the Big Bang.
Commercialisation the key to biotechnology's future
Funding to secure continual commercialisation of research is the key to fostering continued growth in the country’s biotechnology industry, according to an expert advisory panel.
Professor Reynolds named SA Scientist of the Year
Leading biomedical engineer Professor Karen Reynolds has been named South Australia’s Scientist of the Year for her outstanding research in her field.
$10.6 million for Victorian grain productivity research
The Victorian Government has announced $10.6 million in funding to boost research that will accelerate productivity growth in the grains industry by developing superior varieties and management practices best suited for local conditions.
Australia Institute calls for more CSG research
A new report released by the Australia Institute has warned that the country risks significantly underestimating its contribution to global climate change if it fails to adequately measure fugitive emissions from coal seam gas wellheads.
CRCs a high brow cash cow
Cooperative Research Centres (CRCS) will have a combined total value of $14.5 billion to the Australian economy by 2017, with their technologies, products and processes equating to substantial boosts for the country.
JCU to investigate anti-cancer venom treatment
A team of researchers from Queensland’s James Cook University is undertaking research to determine if venom from funnel web spiders and tarantulas can be used to kill breast cancer cells.
Top ten research projects lauded
The Federal Government has released the Ten of the Best Research Projects 2012 paper, showcasing the work of some of the finest medical researchers in the country.
Ferguson appointed research manager at NCVER
The National Centre of Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has announced the appointment of Sue Ferguson as General Manager Research.
Oceans already changing finds CSIRO
The CSIRO has published a research study that shows that the country's oceans are already being significantly impacted on by climate change.
Victoria opens CCS research centre
The Victorian Government has officially opened the new Peter cook Centre for Carbon and Capture Storage (CCS) Research at the University of Melbourne.
Adelaide leads opiate addition breakthrough
The team of international researchers has proven that addiction to opiates, such as morphine and heroin, can be blocked, while at the same time increasing pain relief.