Our Sponsors

QLDQueensland Government
www.qld.gov.au		International Collaborations, in the Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet, drives the State’s key collaborative alliances with a range of countries, regions and overseas institutions. International Collaborations advances alliances and networks that support Queensland’s priorities, particularly in the sectors of energy, water, arts and creative industries, and the development of an environmentally sustainable Queensland.
www.premiers.qld.gov.au/Business_and_industry/intcollab
ARCAustralian Research Council
www.arc.gov.au
NHMRCNational Health and Medical Research Council
www.nhmrc.gov.au		The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's leading expert body promoting the development and maintenance of public and individual health standards. The NHMRC has a well established record of achievement and has extensive links with the Australian community, national and international health and research agencies, and other bodies.
IRUAInnovative Research Universities Australia
www.irua.edu.au		The IRU Australia is made up of six internationally renowned research-intensive universities with comprehensive disciplinary coverage and a strong commitment to innovation and an inter-disciplinary focus. Each member undertakes diverse and high quality research, while at the same time ensuring excellent standards of teaching and learning. Member universities are:
  • Flinders University, South Australia
  • Griffith University, Queensland
  • La Trobe University, Victoria
  • Macquarie University, New South Wales
  • Murdoch University, Western Australia
  • The University of Newcastle, New South Wales
ECThe European Commission
ec.europa.eu/research/fp7
DESTDepartment of Education, Science and Training
www.dest.gov.au
ANSTOAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
www.ansto.gov.au		ANSTO is Australia’s nuclear and scientific research and development organisation responsible for delivering expert scientific and technical advice, products and services to government, industry, and research organisations.
Our new research reactor, OPAL provides world class neutron research capabilities for understanding materials at the nanoscale and will deliver an extensive range of radioisotope products and industrial services.
Solvay PharmaceuticalsSolvay Pharmaceuticals
www.solvay.com		Solvay Pharmaceuticals as a division of Solvay Biosciences Australia is the Australian Pharmaceutical subsidiary of Solvay SA, Brussels. Solvay Pharmaceuticals sales reached about $54 million in 2005 and are expected to pass the $65 million mark in 2006. For the time being Solvay Pharmaceuticals is only marketing and distributing their products in Australia. As a research based company, Solvay Pharmaceuticals concentrates on prescription drugs only specialising in the cardiovascular, gastroenterology and CNS areas. Additionally Solvay offers an important seasonal product, a world leading Flu vaccine.
Go8Group of Eight
www.go8.edu.au		The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of Australia’s leading universities. Membership comprises The Australian National University, Monash University, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, The University of Sydney, the University of Queensland and the University of Western Australia. All Go8 members were ranked in the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement 2005.
AASThe Australian Academy of Science
www.science.org.au		The Australian Academy of Science is a private organisation of some 350 of Australia's leading research scientists, elected for their personal contributions to science. Fellows occupy senior positions in universities, the CSIRO and industry. The Academy recognises research excellence, advises government, organises scientific conferences, publishes scientific books and journals, conducts international scientific relations and fosters science education and public awareness of science and technology.
www.science.org.au/internat/programs.htm
ATSEAustralian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
www.atse.org.au
CRCACooperative Research Centres Association
www.crca.asn.au
Embassy of ItalyEmbassy of Italy
Office of the Scientific Attaché
www.scientificambitalia.org		The Scientific Office of the Italian Embassy promotes and encourages S&T cooperation between Australia and Italy through regular activities comprising
  • web site;
  • Bollettino della Comunita’ Scientifica in Australasia
  • Associations ARIA
  • workshops, seminars and conferences and exhibitions
  • fellowships, exchange of students
Embassy of SpainEmbassy of Spain
Canberra
www.mae.es/Embajadas/Canberra/en/Home
Embassy of France in Australia
www.ambafrance-au.org
ANUThe Australian National University
www.anu.edu.au

This project is supported by International Science Linkages established under the Australian Government’s innovation statement, Backing Australia’s Ability,
and has received funding from the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme.
FEAST is hosted by The Australian National University on behalf of Australia’s research community.