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All research funded by NHMRC to be accessible free of charge

ALMA — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:28:16 +0000

All research funded by NHMRC to be accessible free of charge:

"From July this year, we will be mandating the deposit of publication outputs arising from NHMRC funded research into an institutional repository within 12 months of publication."

(Via .)

Hundreds at Sydney University to learn their fate today

ALMA — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:35:17 +0000

Hundreds at Sydney University to learn their fate next week:

"At a time when Syd. U enrolments are projected to increase some 30%, we are presented with the news that 340 staff - "have to go"…..??"

The Evolving Service Model

ALMA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:14:34 +0000

The Evolving Service Model - Lab Manager Magazine®:

"Faced with shrinking budgets, laboratory managers are constantly seeking more effective ways to service and maintain their equipment, which they must now keep operational over lengthening life spans."

Science enrolments stable over 50 years: report on higher education

ALMA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:41:29 +0000

Science enrolments stable over 50 years: report on higher education:

"Contrary to fears of falling enrolments in the sciences, the proportion of students taking science at Australian universities has been remarkably stable over the past half century: in 1962 16.4 percent of university students studied science, rising a touch to 17.2 per cent in 2010."

(Via The Conversation.)

SIA/ALMA Networking Seminar and Event

ALMA — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:19:59 +0000

Want to get the edge over your competitors and create more business opportunities?

Come to this Science Industry Australia seminar and learn how to become a "Master Networker"

How you network is as important as why you network and if you don't have the skills - or the confidence - to do it with style and panache, then frankly, you're missing out on the greatest opportunity to grow your business.

Master Networking will take what you know and then teach you how to do it better - after all, 80% of your business is through word of mouth. Consequently, you'll create business opportunities while developing mutually beneficial relationships - and all because you've become a charismatic communicator and feel confident in all business and networking situations

Date Thursday February 23, 2012 4pm to 5.30pm

Venue SGE Analytical Science Training Room

7 Argent Place Ringwood 3134

No charge for ALMA members Non-member $30

Investing In Innovative Companies

ALMA — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:50:22 +0000

Investing In Innovative Companies:

Up to $100 million will be invested in new, innovative companies as part of the Australian Government's Innovation Investment Fund (IIF).

The Gillard Labor Government will support private sector investors to help ensure that new business ideas that originate in Australian firms and research organisations compete in global markets.

(Via .)