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CRA urges gov’t to put innovation at heart of economic reform
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has urged the Australian Government to place research, development, innovation (R&D&I), and commercialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, warning that long-term prosperity depends on lifting productivity and building resilience through innovation.
RMIT researchers develop new 3D-printed titanium alloy
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new type of 3D-printed titanium alloy that is approximately 29 per cent cheaper to produce than commonly used titanium alloys, marking what researchers describe as a significant advancement in additive manufacturing.
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.
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