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ANFF-Q clients awarded $4.4 million in Human Frontier Science Program Grants

Three of the four Australian university scientists to win 2018 Program Grants from the Human Frontier Science Program are ANFF-Q clients. Their international collaborative projects have been awarded more than $US3.4m ($A4.4m) from the highly competitive global program. AIBN researcher, Associate Professor Vickers is part of an international team studying how enzymes work inside living cells. “Thanks … Read more “ANFF-Q clients awarded $4.4 million in Human Frontier Science Program Grants”

Frontiers in microscopy & microanalysis

Supporting Materials Research to Manufacture the Future Join us for a seminar that will answer how microscopy can be used to unlock your research potential. The presentations will include presentations from Zeiss, Raith and Witec on multimodal and multiscale electron and light microscopy, as well as new frontiers in correlative techniques. Utilise microscopy to enhance … Read more “Frontiers in microscopy & microanalysis”

Falling Walls Venture — applications now open!

Are you a scientist-entrepreneur with an outstanding start-up company based on scientific research? Or a university or research institution looking to showcase your most promising academic spin-off? We got the perfect stage for you! Falling Walls Venture is a global platform for the next generation of outstanding science based start-ups. We are giving a stage … Read more “Falling Walls Venture — applications now open!”

21st Century Scientist — workshop for high school girls

FUEL’s 21st Century Scientist all-day workshop event will connect 12 extraordinary women scientists with 75 teen girls for: an interactive Q&A, a 90 minute networking roundtable, two 1-hour interactive workshops. The event is open to teen girls in high school (Years 7-12) passionate about any area of science, and with a desire to learn more about … Read more “21st Century Scientist — workshop for high school girls”

Call for abstracts — Translational Research Symposium 2018

The 6th Annual Translational Research Symposium will be held on Thursday 26 July at the Translational Research Institute, Brisbane. This year the theme is “Beyond Academia” with the aim to promote careers outside of academia, and provide insight into the alternative paths available. The discussion panel and keynote speakers will explain their journey into alternative careers in sales, … Read more “Call for abstracts — Translational Research Symposium 2018”

Applications are now open for the Queensland Biomedical Voucher Program!

Queensland-based biomedical businesses are invited to apply for support to help attract a national or international client to develop their biomedical product in Queensland. Under the program, the Queensland Government are offering Queensland-based biomedical businesses up to 50% of the fees they would charge the client to develop its biomedical product or service in Queensland … Read more “Applications are now open for the Queensland Biomedical Voucher Program!”

Myriad 2018 — Australia’s leading innovation festival

Queensland is brimming with ideas and talent. Myriad makes sure this innovation is seen as well as heard. Once a year, Myriad gathers the world’s most influential thinkers and tinkerers, entrepreneurs and experts, rebels and renegades in beautiful Brisbane, Australia. Together, we aim to push the world forward, one essential question at a time. With … Read more “Myriad 2018 — Australia’s leading innovation festival”

Call for abstracts — 19th Asia-Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference 2018

The need for increased education, improved treatment options and sharing of knowledge on prostate cancer treatment and care, has never been so important. The 19th Asia-Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference will present a world-class faculty of both international and national presenters, across a full 3-day program. The themes in 2018 will involve locally advanced and metastatic … Read more “Call for abstracts — 19th Asia-Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference 2018”

Wanted — Senior Technical Officer: Electron Beam Lithography

The Australian National University (ANU) are looking for a Senior Technical Officer to maintain the efficient operation and usage of the ANFF-designated electron beam lithography (EBL) system. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repair, service and daily operation of the system. They will also give instruction and training to staff and students from … Read more “Wanted — Senior Technical Officer: Electron Beam Lithography”

Call for abstracts — 2018 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices

The Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) and the Australian Optical Society (AOS), with the support of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and the Australian Nanotechnology Network (ANN), would like to invite you to submit abstracts for presentation at the 23rd AIP Congress and the Australian Optical Society Conference that will be held jointly with … Read more “Call for abstracts — 2018 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices”