Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2013
Registration is now open for the ‘Strategic Science in Antarctica’ conference to be held from 24-26 June 2013 at the University of Tasmania in Hobart.
Blood test to prevent suicide
Preventing suicide may be as simple as taking a blood sample, with recent research finding that a certain chemical in the brain is linked to suicidal behaviour.
CSIRO announces flu breakthrough
The CSIRO has announced the successful design of a new drug that promises to safeguard against epidemic and pandemic flu strains.
Government kickstarts Innovation precinct consultation
The Federal Government has announced the start of a new round of consultation on the Industry Innovation Precincts project, one of the key initiatives announced as part of the $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs.
Green rooftops research campaign launches
Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Robert Doyle officially launched the University of Melbourne’s new green roof research and outreach project.
Low tax feeds our addiction to gas guzzlers finds ANU
The decade old decision to remove the automatic indexation of petrol excise duty is a significant contributing factor in our national obsession with petrol hungry vehicles, a Australian National University (ANU) report has found.
New project to examine WA's blue carbon sink potential
A new collaborative research project will see the CSIRO and the eight tertiary education institutions explore the role of Australia’s coastal and marine environments in storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Perth on the cusp of geothermal revolution
Perth could become the world’s first geothermally cooled city, with potential of achieving zero emissions, under the new federally funded CSIRO Geothermal Project.
Universities to investigate regional possibilities
The Vice-Chancellors of Monash University and the University of Ballarat have announced an investigation into amalgamating Monash’s Gippsland University and the University of Ballarat into a single, regional focused institution.
CSIRO cracks the mystery behind marine heatwave
The CSIRO has cracked the mystery behind the abnormal climatic conditions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans during the 2010-2011 La Nina event which contributed to the extreme marine heatwave off the Western Australia coast.
UWA appoints international Pro-Vice Chancellor
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has announced the appointment of Iain Watt as the university’s new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).
ANU locates major asteroid impact zone
A team of researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) has discovered one of the largest asteroid impact zones on the planet.
Cell immortality defect discovered
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have discovered a key genetic defect that can halt cell growth and force cells into a death-evading survival state.
Climate change effects caps differently
Despite the many similarities shared between the Antarctic and Arctic regions, climate change effects them in significantly different ways according to new research from the University of Western Australia.
CSRIO conducts landmark carbon assessment
The Australian landscape absorbed as much as one third of the carbon emitted by fossil fuels in Australia over the past two decades, according to a new study conducted by the CSIRO.
Melbourne cracks malaria puzzle
A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered that immature malaria parasites are more resistant to treatment than their mature counterparts.
Sydney supercharges antioxidants
A team of researchers from the University of Sydney are using supercomputers to supercharge antioxidants, promising to keep age related illnesses at bay.
UQ and RAC to assess Collinsville conversion
Energy company RATCH-Australia Corporation (RAC) has announced it has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to undertake a feasibility study into converting the coal-fired Collinsville Power Station into a hybrid solar thermal/gas power station.
Government announces Industry Innovation Precincts
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $504 million to establish 10 new Industry Innovation Precincts in an attempt to drive productivity, improve connections between business and the research sector and modernise the country’s industry to compete more successfully in global markets.
LaTrobe opens molecular science building
LaTrobe University will be able to examine the fabric of the universe with even greater accuracy following the opening of its new $100 million LaTrobe Institute of Molecular Sciences (LIMS) building.
New chief for UNE's animal genetics studies
The University of New England and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have announced the appointment of Robert Banks as the Director of the university’s Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU).