Tag: UNSW Sydney

A new white paper released by UNSW Sydney and its partners has outlined a roadmap for maintaining electricity grid security as Australia accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, amid the retirement of coal-fired generators and the rapid scaling of new technologies.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed the world’s first motor powered by a droplet of liquid metal, a breakthrough the university says could have significant implications for manufacturing, soft robotics, and flexible machines.

A breakthrough innovation developed at UNSW Sydney could transform global solar cell manufacturing, with researchers reporting that a new contactless inspection system has the potential to reduce waste, double production speed, and save the photovoltaic industry an estimated USD 1.4 billion annually.

UNSW Sydney researchers are advancing work on cleaner iron and steelmaking technologies in a bid to address one of the manufacturing sector’s largest sources of carbon emissions.

Engineers at UNSW Sydney have developed a spray designed to make cotton clothing and fabrics more resistant to fire, offering a potential new tool for people in bushfire-prone regions and emergency situations.

UNSW Sydney researchers are using advanced manufacturing techniques to create 3D-printed marine habitats designed to restore oyster populations in Sydney Harbour.

UNSW Sydney has launched a new international fellowship initiative aimed at attracting leading global researchers to collaborate on solutions to major societal challenges. 

UNSW Sydney researchers will lead a renewable energy pilot project aimed at building Aboriginal community capacity in New South Wales’ Central-West Orana, as part of efforts to support the development of the state's first renewable energy zone (REZ).

UNSW Sydney is convening energy leaders, researchers, and policymakers this week for the 2025 State of Energy Research Conference, aiming to address urgent challenges and advance Australia's transition to net zero emissions.

UNSW Sydney has secured the highest number of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grants in the latest round, receiving more than $4.6 million in funding to collaborate with industry and government partners on research projects, several of which focus on advancing Australia’s manufacturing capability.