Tag: University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne, Orsted establish offshore wind partnership
A new partnership between the University of Melbourne and global offshore wind developer Orsted is expected to boost Australia’s transition towards renewable energy.
WEHI’s Doug Hilton tapped as CSIRO’s new CEO
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has named Professor Doug Hilton as its new chief executive, effective 29 September 2023.
Scientists develop computer chip that mimics human vision, memory abilities
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a tiny device that mimics the human brain's ability to see and remember things, which they describe as a “promising step” towards having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.
$27 million ARC funding awarded to transform research into real-world innovations
Eight Industry Laureate Fellowships have received a total of $27 million from the Australian Research Council to help translate research ideas into real-word innovations.
RIIS Research Hub opens at UNSW Sydney
The new ARC Research Hub for Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (RIIS) has opened at UNSW Sydney, intending to improve infrastructure systems in the urban, energy, and resources sectors.
Tyre Stewardship Australia unveils next-gen safety barrier solution ideal for manufacturing, recycling
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) announced that a new application for crumb rubber is now ready to open pipelines to more end markets for Australia’s circular tyre economy, with value for a wide range of sectors including construction, tyre recycling, as well as manufacturing.
Researchers reveal nanoparticle building coatings to control temperature in various environments
Scientists from the University of Melbourne have published new research that looked into the potential role of building coatings that use nanoparticles in reducing the world’s reliance on energy production by adjusting the amount of radiation that can pass through them.
CSIRO announces US partnership to turbocharge international research collabs
CSIRO and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) have established a multi-million-dollar partnership to accelerate research initiatives aimed at tackling global challenges, such as climate change, building low-emissions technologies, and developing ethical artificial intelligence.
Federal funding unveiled to support women in STEM careers
Over $17.9 million in federal funding has been awarded to 17 projects that support more women to study and build careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Good vibrations turbo charge green hydrogen production
Engineers in Melbourne have used sound waves to boost production of green hydrogen by 14 times, through electrolysis to split water.
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