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What's happening in nano technology at the institute
Find out about upcoming events, recent discoveries and progress in the field of nanotechnology.
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28 November 2024
'Velcro' DNA origami helps build nanorobotic Meccano
The nanorobots developed by Dr Minh Luu and Dr Shelley Wickham could be used to deploy targeted cancer drugs, make futuristic materials that respond to their environments and find uses in creating energy-efficient signal processing.
12 November 2024
8 Sydney academics receive ARC Linkage grants
Eight University of Sydney researchers have received funding under two of the Australian Research Council's (ARC) prestigious Linkage programs: the Linkage Project scheme and the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.
11 November 2024
Compact error correction: towards a more efficient quantum 'hard drive'
Two quantum information theorists at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have solved a decades-old problem that will require fewer qubits to suppress more errors in quantum hardware.
25 October 2024
$6 million boost for industry research projects
The University of Sydney has secured $6 million from the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to advance hydrogen storage and medicine discovery projects with industry partners.
23 October 2024
Earthquake on a chip: harnessing sound waves on the surface of a microchip
Removing electronics from microchips and using sound and light waves a path to create a new generation of high-tech devices in sensing and communications technology.
26 September 2024
Sydney psychologist wins NSW Young Tall Poppy of the Year 2024
Three University of Sydney researchers received a NSW Young Tall Poppy award for their outstanding work in the fields of psychology, adolescent health, and quantum computing.
05 September 2024
Eureka Prizes 2024: Sydney celebrates four wins at science awards
The University of Sydney has excelled at the 2024 Eurekas, known affectionately as Australia's 'Science Oscars'.
02 September 2024
AI was born at a US summer camp 68 years ago. Here's why that event still matters today
The Dartmouth participants didn't spend much time discussing the ethical implications of AI. Today we know better and must do better, writes Associate Professor Sandra Peter for The Conversation.
26 June 2024
ARC invests in research partnerships with industry
The Australian Research Council has awarded $5.15 million to industry projects at the University, along with funding for an Industrial Transformation Training Centre to prepare leaders of Australia's future quantum computing industry
08 May 2024
Sydney a logical choice for $10 million grant to suppress quantum errors
University of Sydney one of four research institutions globally funded in IARPA program to work on quantum error correction methods aimed at drastically improving quantum technology.