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ICT pioneers map out innovation wins and woes

Australia’s ICT innovation is suffering from a lack of dedicated government support, procurement opportunities and local advocacy, according to the sector’s pioneers, who warn some barriers have remained over...

Sydney Uni to tackle quantum errors with $10m US grant

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
University of Sydney quantum physicists will work with IBM to suppress errors in qubits in a new four-year research project backed with a $10 million grant from the US...

Sydney Uni to lead $18.3m Quantum Australia effort

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The University of Sydney has been awarded an $18.3 million federal grant over four years to establish a research and commercialisation networking group for Australia’s nascent quantum sector. The...

David Thodey is Sydney University’s new chancellor

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australian business leader David Thodey has been elected the new Chancellor at the University of Sydney, succeeding Belinda Hutchinson, who is stepping down after nearly 12 years in the...

Tech giants, unis meet to discuss NSW digital strategy

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Representatives from the biggest technology companies and leading universities convened in Sydney on Wednesday to discuss New South Wales’ next blueprint for digital services. Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, SAP...

Plasma power: Our renewable advantage

Posted on   |  by Professor Marcela Bilek, Dr Yunxia Yang and Dr Tony Murphy
Australia is truly the lucky country when it comes to endowments of renewable energy resources. We have more sunlit, windswept land than virtually any other country. And now that...

Professor Emma Johnston appointed to CSIRO board

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Leading marine scientist and conservationist Professor Emma Johnston has been appointed to the board of national science agency CSIRO. Professor Johnston, who is the  deputy vice-chancellor (research) at Sydney...