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Sydney Nano

The next giant leap is seriously small

With combined expertise from across the University's disciplines and access to purpose-built facilities, our research is taking the field of nanoscience to new levels.

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Our research

Our research strategy aligns with the University’s objectives to build a culture of multidisciplinary research excellence and to achieve broad recognition and impact, nationally and internationally.

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Nano Solutions for Grand Challenges

The Sydney Nano Grand Challenges are aimed at discovering ground-breaking solutions to the world’s greatest challenges that are of social, economic and scientific significance. Bringing together researchers from across the University, the multidisciplinary Grand Challenge initiative will be enabled by advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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Industry partners

Knowledge about underlying science and technology is critical to harnessing the full market potential of products. Working with industry partners, we provide the expertise to translate research into commercial application.

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Education

Discover why our current students chose to study nanoscience, and learn about how the undergraduate units will help you towards a nanoscience career. Get in touch to join us and be mentored by our academics.

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29 August 2023

Scientists use quantum device to slow chemical process by factor of 100bn

New research - and a world-first experimental result - display the potential for using quantum technology to explore new designs in material science, drugs or solar energy harvesting.

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24 August 2023

Nanoscale 3D image of protein condensates interacting.

When proteins get stuck: unlocking the secrets to brain diseases

Biomedical engineers at the University of Sydney, in collaboration with scientists at Cambridge and Harvard, have developed sophisticated optical techniques to monitor how protein aggregates form at the nanoscale.

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24 August 2023

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Sydney researchers claim all 2023 Eureka Prizes in leadership

Researchers at the University of Sydney have secured four awards at the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, the prestigious annual science awards.

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17 August 2023

Nano-thin 'liquid-like' coatings pave the way for a self-cleaning world

University of Sydney researchers have observed oil molecules retaining their 'liquid-like' properties when they are chemically attached as an extremely thin layer to solid surfaces, opening new possibilities for designing sustainable materials with non-stick characteristics.

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07 August 2023