Defence Science Institute: Call for Capability Statements
27 July 2020 Closes 2 August 2020 Supporting Safe Operation in Contaminated Environments Do you work in the areas of detection, diagnostics, contamination containment, threat protection modelling, AI, autonomy or wearable assistive devices? Your expertise could help Defence…
2020 Australia’s STEM Workforce Report
23 July 2020 Via Australia’s Chief Scientist. The second Australia’s STEM Workforce report once again provides a comprehensive analysis of Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) trained workforce. The report builds on data from the 2016 report, updating…
JobKeeper extension, eligibility and rate updates
21 July 2020 Keep up to date with the latest updates via the Federal Government. On 21 July, the Government announced it is extending the JobKeeper Payment until 28 March 2021 and is targeting support to those organisations…
General advice on face masks and coverings for Victoria
Date posted 21 July 2020 For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Department of Health and Human Services Coronavirus Advice webpage. For information targeted to businesses, see “Face masks in the workplace”. If you live within metropolitan…
Face masks in the workplace
Date posted: 21 July 2020 For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Business Victoria Coronavirus webpage. For general advice, see “General advice on face masks and coverings for Victoria”. From 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July, people living…
MTPConnect and MRFF BioMedTech Horizons Funds 21 Projects In Round 3
20 July 2020 Delivered by MTPConnect, the Australian Government’s $45 million BioMedTech Horizons program is an initiative to support innovative collaborative health technologies, drive discoveries towards proof-of-concept and commercialisation that address key health challenges as well as maximise…
Scientists describe immune response to COVID-19’s spike protein – the secret to a successful vaccine?
16 July 2020 Scientists have uncovered how a crucial component of the immune system responds to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 – important information for future validation of vaccine candidates. Coronavirus particles have…
New training centres to undertake world-leading research
14 July 2020 The Morrison Government is investing in partnerships between universities and industry to produce world-leading research and real-world commercial outcomes while also creating jobs and business opportunities. Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced five new…
Dosing begins in the first human trial of UQ’s COVID-19 vaccine
13 July 2020 The next critical phase for The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine is underway – with the research effort moving out of the lab and into human trials. Healthy adult volunteers have received the first dose…
New Victorian Commissioner Appointed To Southeast Asia
13 July 2020 The Victorian Government will continue its focus on building strong business, trade, investment and cultural relations across the world following the appointment of a new Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia. Rebecca Hall will soon…
Accelerating diabetes and cardiovascular disease research
13 July 2020 The Morrison Government is backing cutting-edge research into two of the most prominent health conditions that affect millions of Australians – diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The Government will invest $47 million over four years into…
CSIRO/Doherty Institute Select Recce Compounds for Priority 1 SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Screening Program
9 July 2020 Highlights: • RECCE® 327 and New RECCE® 529 compounds were selected for their unique mechanism of actions against hyper-mutation, as indicated on bacteria and viruses (respectively) • Testing program will be conducted by CSIRO &…
