Daily Archives: October 9, 2020

Parasitravaganza 2020: Insights into a Virtual Parasitology Conference #TrendsTalk publication

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge parasitology research, with access to laboratories and field work limited by the social distancing and lockdown and in particular for early-career researchers (ECRs). Following the postponement of the face-to-face 2020 ISFPX & ASP Annual Conference the ASP organised an online conference ‘Parasitravaganza 2020’ on July 30-31 for ECRs to…

STA Members Update 25 September – 8 October 2020

This week’s  Budget 2020-21 highlighted the crucial role of science, technology, engineering and maths to the nation’s economic recovery. Measures announced in the Budget for the STEM sector included: A $1 billion boost to university research funding this year, and a $459 million COVID-19 lifeline for CSIRO – both measures warmly welcomed by STA; A decision…