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Excellence celebrated at 25th Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
The 25th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrates the outstanding contribution made by scientists, innovators and teachers to uplifting Australia’s way of life.
International student caps threaten Australia’s economic and research future, warn UNSW academics
Research reveals that science at UNSW alone contributes more than $350 million to the Australian economy and $2.2 billion to global GDP annually
Global engineering and applied science innovators announced as 2024 ATSE Fellows
32 innovators elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
BlueScope joins HILT CRC to help drive low-carbon innovation in heavy industry
BlueScope Steel Limited has joined the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) as a Key Partner.
Webinar: Unlocking solutions to environmental contaminants
Upcoming webinar: Unlocking the solutions to environmental contaminants. Brought to you by ANSTO.
Showcasing industry-research collaboration in the Australian innovation ecosystem
Winners of Cooperative Research Australia’s Excellence in Innovation Awards showcasing the positive impact Australia’s established industry-research collaborations have.
3D printed device for in-the-field soil testing wins the Early Career Researcher competition
Winner of Cooperative Research Australia’s Early Career Researcher Competition has developed a portable, pocket-sized 3D printed device that pairs with smartphone apps to allow farmers to quickly and accurately test their soil.
The future of quantum set to soar in Queensland
PsiQuantum partners with Queensland universities, bolstering the future of quantum computing in Australia
The Science Behind Net Zero: New issue of Australian University Science – out now.
As the world aims to move towards Net Zero emissions, university science is at the forefront of research and innovation.
The science behind net zero
Australia’s universities are spearheading the scientific innovations critical to achieving national targets in renewable energy, storage, and reduction of emissions.
University science: poised to deliver on net zero policy
University science is uniquely placed to inform government policy: ensuring debate is grounded in scientific fact, and coordinating between industry, government and society.
5 ways Australian university science drives the energy transformation
Research and innovation across diverse disciplines are accelerating our journey to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Universities lead the way in building energy-efficient infrastructure for a net zero future
Across the nation, universities are at the forefront of designing and implementing low energy buildings.
Universities pioneer innovative chemistry for energy storage in Australia’s Net Zero quest
While renewable energy is vital to realising net zero, storage is key to securing constant supply. For many, batteries are synonymous with energy storage.
Australia targets net zero emissions with next-generation renewable energy technology
Australia plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and our universities are spearheading the scientific innovations to achieve it.
Innovative strategies to boost soil carbon propel Australia towards net zero emissions
Soil carbon sequestration can play a pivotal role in reducing Australia’s agricultural sector emissions.
Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) set to scale sustainability
The Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) is Australia’s largest to date. It evolved from and relies on university science.
University science underpins our journey to net zero
Achieving net zero is a grand challenge that relies on universities’ science innovation, deep history and escalating the journey forward.
Jobs in quantum heat up, with scholarships on offer
Australia’s quantum industry needs skills and is offering generous scholarships to help build the future.
Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.
Husic tells quantum startups: ‘We will make the world take notice of your work’
Diraq sets sights on world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer
Quantum allies push commercialisation
Governments seek a startup ecosystem beyond quantum computing: Australia’s chief scientist Cathy Foley, speaking at the Quantum Australia conference this week
Free webinar: Unlock the potential of a science degree
Join this free webinar to explore how you can combine a science degree with your passion, another field or a world changing goal.
Australia’s Virtual Irrigation Academy wins COP 28 and World Economic Forum awards
Australia’s Virtual Irrigation Academy (VIA) was announced as the winner of the Inclusion Award under the Water Changemakers Innovation Awards 2023 held at COP 28 this week.