Tag: University of Sydney

Quantum boost as Research Council dishes new funds

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Eight new Centres of Excellence announced by the Australian Research Council on Tuesday includes $70 million for two centres focused on quantum computing research over the next seven years....

AirTrunk founder’s STEM diversity push shifts gear

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Data centre billionaire Robin Khuda on Thursday urged business, government and academia to unite to draw more women into STEM careers, as he launched the next stage of a...

The Gig Guide: New Innovation minister in SA cabinet reshuffle

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
A major South Australian cabinet reshuffle announced Friday has elevated trade unionist Joe Szakacs to Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science. The changes were triggered by deputy premier and the...

Economic Accelerator backs $93m in research projects

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Almost $100 million has been allocated to 39 university-led projects through the Innovate stream of the Australian Economic Accelerator program, with the highest-funded initiatives focused on commercialising research in...

Diraq and Emergence team up for major quantum milestone

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Two emerging Australian startups have joined forces to demonstrate qubit control in cryogenic temperatures, a major milestone highlighting a local quantum ecosystem that is coming of age. Research published...