Tag: UNSW Sydney
UNSW partnership sets manufacturing benchmark for large-scale perovskite solar
Manufacturing scalability has been highlighted by UNSW Sydney researchers after a collaboration with energy technology company UtmoLight achieved a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
UNSW explores wastewater algae for new manufacturing materials
UNSW Sydney researchers are investigating whether algae biomass generated during wastewater treatment could be converted into a natural binder for manufacturing, with discarded textiles among the materials being tested.
UNSW tests next-generation solar modules under harsh Australian conditions
Manufacturing the next generation of solar technology will require testing beyond the laboratory, with UNSW Sydney researchers exposing commercial-sized perovskite and tandem solar modules to Australia’s challenging outdoor conditions.
UNSW technology turns regional hotel into community power plant
A regional hotel in Bowral is set to trial a new community energy model combining rooftop solar, battery storage and artificial intelligence, as part of a $4 million project led by UNSW Sydney.
UNSW researchers secure $64.8M share of ARENA solar research investment
UNSW Sydney researchers have secured $64.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for 12 solar projects, according to the university.
UNSW turns Sydney parklands into open-air science labs for National Science Week
UNSW Sydney is bringing more than 30 hands-on experiments, demonstrations and science activities to Sydney parklands as part of National Science Week, with free events planned at Centennial Park and Western Sydney Parklands this month.
UNSW highlights manufacturing innovation in Australia–India partnership talks
UNSW Sydney says recycling research and sustainable manufacturing innovation are helping shape discussions on how Australia and India can strengthen economic ties, improve resource security and create new manufacturing opportunities.
UNSW honours women engineers at 2026 alumni awards
UNSW Sydney has recognised the achievements of women engineers across industry, research and academia at its 2026 Women in Engineering Alumni Awards, with engineering leader Dr Gunilla Burrowes receiving the Ada Lovelace Medal for Outstanding Engineer.
UNSW researchers develop soft robotic heart to support disease research and device testing
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a soft robotic model of the human heart designed to replicate key aspects of heart function and disease, with the aim of supporting research into cardiovascular conditions and the development of new medical devices.
UNSW brews up manufacturing breakthrough with ultrasonic espresso
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a new coffee brewing process that could reduce energy consumption in beverage manufacturing by up to 75%, using ultrasonic sound waves to produce espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water.
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