APESMA is hosting a Professional Women Conferencing and Mentoring Program on Tuesday 5th April 2005 in Sydney.  A 3-month continuing mentoring program will be devised for participants.  For more information please click here. (posted 10/12/04)
 

Congratulations to WISENET member, Fiona Wood, as convenor of the workshop 'Beyond Brain Drain' - Mobility, Competitiveness & Scientific Excellence.
    The Workshop was attended by a broad cross-section of the Scientific and Research Community.  The resulting Report which was recently launched at Parliament House and is being distributed by FASTS is having a significant impact and being widely discussed.   For more information click here. (posted 03/12/04)
 

  ANTARCTIC CALENDAR  Tasmanian WISENET member, Lyn Irvine, has produced a 2005 calendar showing some exquisite Antarctic images.  For more information about Lyn, her photography and the calendar, Click here (Note: large download, 2Mbytes).  (posted 11/11/04)
 

Applications are invited for the GLASSTONE FELLOWSHIPS, tenable at the University of Oxford.  Separate Fellowships are provided for men and women. Closing date: 6th December 2004  For further details click here. (posted 26/10/04)
 

In New Scientist Magazine, 2^nd October 2004 issue, there is another report on Women in Science with a clear and balanced appraisal on the value of women in science [click here]. A pdf version is also available [click here]. Reference is made to the New York Women's Advocacy Group Catalyst which can be accessed through http://www.catalystwomen.org. (posted 20/10/02)
 

Dr Diane Webster, VIC WISENET Convenor, has been awarded a UNESCO-L'Oreal Fellowship for Women in the Life Sciences.  The awards provide for 15 women each year to travel to another laboratory to further their research and help establish their careers.  To read a description of her work, some experiences as a UNESCO-L'Oreal Fellow and how to nominate for a Fellowship, click here. (posted 23/09/04)
 

The European Commission's 6th Framework Programme has a specific theme for Science & Society. €80 million (A$137 million) have been allocated over the five years 2002-2006. The European Commission is determined to bridge the gap between the scientific community and society with a focus on women in science.   Projects  encourage  networking with groups outside the European Union on topics that strongly support  WISENET aims and objectives. For  more information click here. (posted 30/08/04)
 

Call for Applications to attend an expert workshop on understanding the Gender Dimensions of biotechnology research and application in the Asia-Pacific.  Applications close 25th September.  Travel and accommodation are provided.  For further information click here (posted 20/09/04).
 

TAS WISENET is Meeting on Saturday 25th September, 12 - 4 pm for a BBQ at the Waterworks Reserve in South Hobart.  Click here for more details. WISENET members from other areas who are in Tasmania at the time are welcome to join in. (posted 20/09/04)
 

A warm welcome to WISENET's new Public Officer, Robyn Porter. Robyn has a
 chemistry/protein biochemistry background and has now moved into consultancy with Capital Hill Consulting (www.capitalconsulting.com.au). Our thanks to outgoing Public Officer, Gina Newton.  Gina is moving on to other exciting things -  more later. (posted 27/07/04)
 

July 2004 newlsetter of the VIC WISENET Link Group now posted by Diane Webster. Click here (posted 25/07/04)
 

New ACT CONVENOR.  WISENET welcomes Dr Sari Ruuska as the new ACT Convenor. Sari has recently returned to the ACT after completing a post-doc in the US. For contact details, click here.   For short bio, click here. (posted 12/07/04)
 

WISENET 2004 AGM - Actual and Virtual (22nd May to 27th June). Changes to the Aims and Objectives of WISENET were formalised; Jean Weber made Honourary Member; new position created for National Convenor Elect, listserver to be established.   For AGM Minutes (Click here), financial documents (RIGHT Click here - then click "save target as" requires version 6 of Acrobat Reader) and for current (amended) and previous Constitutions (Click here). (posted 04/07/04)
 

New arrangements for WISENET membership subscriptions. A new membership form has been posted on our website which allows subscription payments by credit card as well as cheque or funds transfer. Click here for details. (posted 30/06/04)
 

WISENET was invited to the launch of Ann Moyal's new book, The Web of Science.  The Scientific Correspondence of the Rev. W.B. Clark, Australia's Pioneer Geologist. Hosted by the Independent Scholars Association (http://www.independentscholars.asn.au) at the Friends Room, National Library of Australia Monday, 10 May 2004 - it was launched by Michael Organ, MHR, Australia's first Greens member of the Federal Parliament. For a report of the event and brief review of the book. (posted 09/06/04) click here.
 

Volume 65, November 2003 of the WiseNet Journal is Now Available Online, [Click here] (Posted 08/06/04)
 

Pandora Archive - "Preserving and accessing networked documentary resources of Australia." This initiative by the National Library of Australia has archived over 5000 Australian websites whose material might otherwise become lost or overlooked when removed. The WISENET website is included. http://pandora.nla.gov.au/index.html.
Accordingly, the following statement has been added to the WISENET website on June 7, 2004, "Contributors to WISENET should be aware that permission for inclusion in the Archive is implicit in any contribution made to the WISENET website." (Posted 15/05/04, revised 07/06/04)
 

The WISENET 2004 AGM was held on Saturday 22nd May, 2004 at 5.00 pm in the Fellows Room, University House, Balmain Crescent, Acton, ANU Campus, Canberra.   A telephone link-up was used for members from out of town. Click here for the Agenda and additional documentation.
     Cheers, Anna Robinson, National Convenor. (posted 10/04/04, revised 24/05/04)
 

Volume 64, November 2003 of the WiseNet Journal is Now Available Online, [Click here] (Posted 10/04/04)
 

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) is Seeking Nominations for relevant positions on the three gene technology committees that are mandated by the Gene Technology Act. If any members of WISENET are interested, further details can be found at http://www.ogtr.gov.au/committee/nominations.htm Note that these positions are not intended for representatives of Organisations. You must apply individually. If required, WISENET would be happy to support applications from appropriately qualified members. Please contact the National Convenor, anna.robinson@bigpond.com. (posted 09/04/04)
 

An interview with Barbara Smith, Tasmanian WISENET Convenor, wins an award for the Take Two Science program.  Barbara spoke about ways of increasing women's participation in different scientific disciplines during the interview.  To read the media release click here. (posted 06/04/04
 

New Forum for Sharing Professional Development Strategies. In this 2004 auspicious leap year with a whole extra day... WISENET has initiated a new forum for sharing professional development strategies. If you have any suggestions or contributions, please forward to the National Convenor (anna.robinson@bigpond.com)." [More] (posted 18/02/04)
 

Hot off the press from New Scientist. They are often seen as the poor relations of the European Union, but in one resource the former communist countries to the east are richer: women are far better represented in science. [More] (posted 05/02/04)
 

Change of Treasurer.   Enormous thanks to Karen Edwards (ACT WISENET) for carrying out the role of Treasurer for the past 12 months.  Under Karen's guidance WISENET now has a new and more flexible membership payment scheme and rationalised banking arrangements.   Welcome to  our new Treasurer, Julie Christie, who kindly (and willingly) accepted nomination for the role.  New contact details can be found on the Contacts Page.    For any financial enquiries, please now contact Julie.  Karen will continue to lend support if required.  Our gratitude to you both. (posted 05/02/04)
 

Change of Convenor:  WISENET WA.  
      Great thanks to Narelle Molloy for her guidance, enthusiasm, time and energy in leading WISENET WA for the last two years.  While Narelle is staying on as a WISENET member and has promised assistance for the next WA WISENET journal, she has passed the convenorship to Susan Barker [Click here for contact information]
    And the first WiseNet Western Australia newsletter is now online [Click here] (posted 15/01/04)
 

Meloni Muir Replaces Diana Temple as Sydney Convenor.
    Diana Temple will remain on the Executive and continue as an  active member; Meloni is a lecturer in the Department of Physiology. [More] (posted 09/01/04)