Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
A new online patent access system will enable IP offices in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom to share a digital library of patent search and examination reports.
The Centralised Access to Search and Examination system (CASE), a pilot system to provide their patent examiners easier access to one another's search and examination results, was launched recently by the intellectual property (IP) offices of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, along with World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).
The aim of the system is to reduce the time and effort that patent examiners in the participating countries spend on processing duplicate applications filed in multiple offices. The duplication of work is a contributing factor to the growing patent backlog that is estimated to cost the global economy more than $12 billion* for every year of extra delay caused by backlogs.
CSIRO and Chinese Academy of Sciences join forces for food production
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Science and CSIRO have held a three-day scientific forum in Canberra to discuss future research collaborations with a focus on the world's major food crops, such as wheat, rice and corn.
CSIRO strikes spread over new enterprise agreement
Staff at CSIRO are continuing a series of rolling strikes in support of their demands for a 4.6 per cent pay increase and changes to employment conditions.
NHMRC Partnership Project funding awarded
Sixteen health and medical research projects will receive a total of $14 million in funding through the NHMRC’s Partnerships for Better Health – Projects (Partnership Projects) scheme.
Duarte appointed director of UWA Oceans Institute
The University of Western Australia has appointed renowned oceans researcher Professor Carlos Duarte as Director of the Oceans Institute.
Australia strengthens solar technology research with Germany
The Australian Government has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Germany for research and development into solar technologies.
New CSIRO environmental research clusters established
CSIRO has launched a new two new environmental research clusters.
Academies voice concerns about gene patents legislation
The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) and Engineering have both expressed concerns that proposed changes to the gene patents legislation could stifle research and limit availability of effective new drugs for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Clinical Trials Action Group's recommendations accepted
The Federal Government has accepted the recommendations of the Clinical Trials Action Group report and will introduce changes intended to increase pharmaceutical research and development and improve the clinical trials approval process.
ATSE approves Gender Equity Policy
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has taken steps to promote women's roles in technological sciences and engineering – both within the Academy and nationally.
Built Environment Industry Innovation Council report released
Partnerships between Government, industry, academia, unions and small business have been demonstrated in a new report from the Built Environment Industry Innovation Council.
NHMRC program grants announced
The Australian Academy of Science has congratulated three Fellows for winning a combined total of more than $54 million in prestigious five year National Health and Medical Research Council Program Grants, to continue their vital work in medical research.
MASSIVE computing research facility launched
A new computing facility called MASSIVE – or Multi-modal Australian ScienceS Imaging and Visualisation Environment – is the latest tool in the fight against serious and life-threatening illnesses including lung disease, diabetes, AIDS and cancer.
Funding available for local government researchers
Local government researchers and tertiary institutions now have the opportunity to conduct original research that will benefit the sector under an initiative undertaken by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government.
Commercialisation Australia announces project funding
34 new inventions have received grants of up to $2 million to commercialise their projects under the Federal Government’s new Commercialisation Australia initiative.
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor to chair Universities Australia
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis will be the next chair of peak body Universities Australia.
Meat and Livestock Australia innovation manager resigns
Meat and Livestock Australia's general manager livestock production and innovation, Ian Johnsson, has resigned after being at the helm of the producer-owned red meat research and marketing company for 15 years.
Third Round of Public Consultation on IP Rights Reforms
IP Australia is seeking comments from the public on draft legislation designed to strengthen and improve Australia's IP system.
Queensland Health Database of Research Activity released
The Queensland Health Database of Research Activity (DoRA) has been released.
2011 NHMRC Australia Fellowships awarded
Six world-class researchers have been recognised with the presentation of the 2011 NHMRC Australia Fellowships.
Aerospace centres to be established
Melbourne aerospace researchers at RMIT are working with leaders of the Russian space industry to build two space centres in Australia.