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ARC invests over $62M in new research hubs and training centres
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $62 million in funding for 13 new Industrial Transformation Training Centres and Research Hubs under its Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP).
Boost for Aussie solar manufacturing with new Tindo-UNSW research
Adelaide-based solar manufacturer Tindo has partnered with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on two research projects aimed at advancing solar cell technology and improving power output in real-world conditions.
UNSW to fund int’l experts for collaborative research in Sydney
UNSW Sydney has launched a new international fellowship initiative aimed at attracting leading global researchers to collaborate on solutions to major societal challenges.
UQ researchers test magnetic heat shields in spaceflight first
The University of Queensland is undertaking world-first experiments to investigate the potential of magnetic heat shields to enhance spacecraft re-entry, a development that could support future return missions from Mars by reducing spacecraft weight, cost, and thermal stress.
ARC proposes major overhaul of research grants program
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced proposed changes to its National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), following an extensive consultation process aimed at better supporting researchers across all stages of their careers.
New research extends quantum battery life from nanoseconds to microseconds
Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO have developed a quantum battery device that lasts 1,000 times longer than previous prototypes, marking a major step forward in the experimental field of quantum energy storage.
Sydney researchers harness lightning to produce ammonia from thin air
Scientists at the University of Sydney have developed a new method to produce ammonia using human-made lightning, potentially transforming the way one of the world’s most important chemicals is manufactured.
$920K in ARC funding boosts Swinburne’s energy storage and EV security research
Swinburne University of Technology has secured two Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants worth nearly $920,000 to advance research in battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity.
UQ researchers develop remote-controlled beetles for search and rescue missions
Researchers at the University of Queensland are developing technology that could one day turn common beetles into life-saving tools for search and rescue operations in disaster zones.
Northumbria University awarded EU grant to advance sustainable manufacturing in 3D-printed construction
Northumbria University has been awarded over €250,000 under the European Union’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship to drive research into sustainable manufacturing processes for 3D-printed construction materials.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
