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The field of quantum computing took a major leap this week, thanks to researchers from the University of NSW (UNSW). The team of scientists developed a two-qubit gate between atom qubits in silicon. Two-qubit gates are the foundations of any quantum computer. This version is the fastest that’s ever been achieved in silicon, completing an … Continue reading Quantum research breaks through major boundary →

As robotics researchers, students and enthusiasts gathered at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, home-town teams from universities in Sydney were hoping for simulated and solid success. Two local universities came out with first place honours, University of Sydney (USYD) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), in the Soccer Simulation 2D League and the … Continue reading RoboCup results in wins for local universities →

Researchers from RMIT and the University of New South Wales, (UNSW) have discovered magnetic properties within atomically thin structures that could be used for a new generation of devices, known as “spintronics”. With further research in this field, ultra-thin devices could be produced for industrial applications. This research created devices with three layers, a non-magnetic … Continue reading Researchers suggest possibility of ultra-thin electronics →

The Australian Defence Force has identified seven research proposals for innovative materials as worthy of pursuing for military platforms. Contained within the research proposals are methods of developing new adhesives to bind high temperature structures, the integration and repair of different composite types, and the joining of ceramic armour for greater protection against bullets and … Continue reading Joint AU-UK funding for advanced materials in defence →

Robotics teams and experts have converged on Sydney to compete in the 2019 RoboCup, aiming to claim the World Champion title. Held for the first time in Sydney, 170 teams including 1,200 participants from research laboratories and universities around the world will compete not only in soccer, but robotic urban search and rescue missions, manufacturing, … Continue reading 2019 RoboCup kicks off →

Students from the University of New South Wales have been selected to compete in the 2019 Hyperloop Pod Competition. A subsidiary of SpaceX, Hyperloop attempts to create a new method of long-distance travel where people travel through vacuum tubes in pressurised pods, at speeds similar to aircraft. The competition, to be held on July 21, … Continue reading UNSW students push the potential for vacuum travel →

Adopting new technology shouldn’t be avoided over worries that a security system will be breached. Miri Schroeter finds out how companies can benefit from upgrading their systems while staying away from hackers. With more manufacturers looking to improve the software systems and connectivity of their factories, there is an increase in information for the public … Continue reading Overcoming fears associated with introducing new technology →

UNSW’s Torch research roadshow has made three stops in China in May leading to two new collaborations between Australian researchers and Chinese manufacturers. Meeting enterprises, technology transfer platforms and investment institutions in Yixing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the researchers from the Sydney-based university obtained two new industry partnerships while in China. The Torch events will reportedly … Continue reading UNSW connects Australian research with Chinese manufacturing →

University of New South Wales (UNSW) engineers have developed micrometre-sized submarines powered through nanomotors that can deliver medicine to cancer affected organs. UNSW chemical and biomedical engineers say the technology can be used to design the next generation ‘micro-motors’ or nano-drug delivery vehicles, that apply novel driving forces to reach specific targets in the body. … Continue reading UNSW develops medical submarines →

The UNSW Global Water Institute (GWI) is developing a solar-powered desalination technology called Capacitive Deionisation (CDI) in hopes of revolutionising irrigation and food production. The new technology should provide dependable water supplies to the agricultural industry that are cost effective, and work in isolation from the grid. The idea was born when Ratan Tata, chairman … Continue reading UNSW’s Global Water Institute revolutionises desalination →

Researchers at UNSW Sydney could improve how network operators monitor and classify internet traffic, saving them costs and bettering the internet experience for consumers. The UNSW team have attracted investment from London-listed IP Group to help fund a start-up that will solve internets issues such as buffering. Professor Vijay Sivaraman from UNSW’s School of Electrical Engineering … Continue reading Australian invention could solve buffering issues →

Workshops are being held in New South Wales on February 27-28 to enhance local manufacturing capability, reduce waste and build better economies and communities. UNSW professor Veena Sahajwalla will be at the events in Dubbo and Orange to showcase scientifically developed technology at UNSW Sydney that enables waste items such as glass and clothing to be reformed … Continue reading Technology to transform local manufacturing and waste coming to NSW →

Imagine a future in which thin, flexible solar panels cover the surfaces of cars and buildings, powering their activities. Xiaojing Hao, UNSW associate professor and Scientia fellow in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, and her team, are building such cells made of kesterite photovoltaics. Containing copper, zinc, tin and sulphur, they are cheaper … Continue reading Thin, flexible solar panels on the drawing board at UNSW →

An urban climatologist at UNSW Built Environment is part of a team developing a wearable Fitbit that can measure the wearer’s physiological response to their immediate environment. UNSW Scientia Fellow Dr Negin Nazarian said the aim of Project Coolbit is to create a personalised comfort model for each wearer, as well as crowdsourcing environmental data … Continue reading “Coolbit” aims for personalised comfort advice in specific environments →

A team of UNSW engineers has an ambitious plan to prove the commercial viability of mining water from the moon to produce rocket fuel. In an announcement in early February at the SIAA Space Industry Forum discussing Australia’s role in the Moon Treaty at UNSW Sydney, the group outlined steps to put together a multi-university, … Continue reading UNSW Sydney engineers want to mine water on the moon →

UNSW Sydney’s $3m deal with Providence Asset Group (PAG) will accelerate research into reliable energy networks and fund a new centre supporting global development of renewables markets. The deal is part of a 10-year commitment to joint research and collaboration in sustainable energy technologies. PAG has made an initial investment of $500,000 to support renewables technology research at … Continue reading UNSW development of renewables markets powered by $3m deal →

Australia’s first ambassador for Women in STEM, astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith, is joining UNSW as professor of Practice in Science Communication. UNSW has also been named the host organisation for her Women in STEM Ambassador role. Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astrophysicist with 15 years’ experience conducting and publishing fundamental astrophysics research at universities and research institutes … Continue reading World-renowned astrophysicist joins UNSW →

Rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries are a step closer to becoming a reality after a UNSW Sydney researcher found a way to make the science behind the technology work. In a study completed at Northwestern University in Illinois and published in Nature Energy, Dr Dong Jun Kim of UNSW’s School of Chemistry – led a team of … Continue reading Aluminium-ion batteries inch closer to reality →

A joint venture between the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Chinese high-voltage cable manufacturer, Hangzhou ­Cable Co., will help roll out large-scale manufacturing of graphene power cables, which promise to cut electricity costs and improve grid transmission. The collaboration moved into its second phase after the two parties formalised an agreement for the  … Continue reading Chinese company to manufacture graphene cables based on UNSW tech →

A new strategic partnership between St.George Banking Group, UNSW Sydney and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) was announced today to advance Australian research and accelerate the introduction and commercialisation of new manufacturing technologies. The unique partnership will help Australia unlock its competitive edge in manufacturing by bringing together three different streams of the Australian … Continue reading New industry partnership explores Australia’s manufacturing potential →