Tag: research

A research partnership led by the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC) has been launched to examine sustainable alternatives to traditional fibreglass in the marine industry, as millions of vessels worldwide approach the end of their operational life with limited recycling options.

New South Wales has expanded its manufacturing capability in advanced therapeutics with the opening of a $96 million RNA research and manufacturing facility at the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct. 

A new national research hub dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of solar panel waste has been launched at UNSW Sydney, marking what the university describes as an Australian-first initiative focused on photovoltaic recycling and sustainability.

POSCO Holdings has expanded its partnership with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), moving from International Trading Partner to Key Partner status to deepen its involvement in collaborative research on industrial decarbonisation.

The University of Wollongong has launched a research internship program aimed at connecting businesses with PhD researchers to support innovation and address industry challenges.

Leafy vegetables commonly found in household kitchens could play a role in extracting valuable metals from contaminated soils, according to research from The University of Queensland.

Researchers at La Trobe University have developed a portable biosensor designed to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on site, offering a potential alternative to laboratory-based testing methods.

A new global study by engineers at UNSW Sydney has highlighted potential challenges for the manufacturing of next-generation solar panels, showing that ultraviolet (UV) radiation could reduce panel lifespans by up to 10 years in some regions.

Scientists working to cure children’s genetic diseases are calling on New South Wales residents to support a community recycling initiative aimed at raising $200,000 for research by 19 April, according to Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) Connect to deliver a new advanced manufacturing program aimed at supporting small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their manufacturing innovation and research capability.