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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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30 June 2023
Device that can remotely monitor your breathing: as tested on cane toads
A new photonic radar system has been developed by scientists at Sydney Nano and the School of Physics that delivers contactless, high-definition detection of vital signs. It could be developed for use in ICUs, aged-care facilities and for people with sleep apnoea or infants with breathing concerns.
27 June 2023
Drug discovery gets $9.75m boost for MedChem Australia
The University of Sydney will be one of three national nodes of MedChem Australia, established in partnership with Monash and WEHI Medical Research.
22 June 2023
$3.9 million in funding for ARC Linkage Projects
From investigating the role of the oxytocin receptor in social behaviour and quality of life, to reconnecting Indigenous communities with their cultural heritage.
15 June 2023
Professor Stephen Bartlett appointed Director of Sydney Nano
Chief Investigator for the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Engineered Quantum Systems to lead Sydney Nano.
25 May 2023
Professor Richard Payne elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
In recognition of his international leadership in chemical biology and organic chemistry, Professor Payne from the School of Chemistry has joined the ranks of esteemed scientists as a Fellow in the Australian Academy of Science.
17 May 2023
Growing sustainable everyday products using mushrooms
Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a biological growing process that uses mushrooms to turn organic waste into compostable products as a low-cost, sustainable solution to plastics.
05 May 2023
Sydney spinout lands $273m deal to develop drugs for psychiatric disorders
Compounds developed by Professor Michael Kassiou's drug discovery team for Kinoxis Therapeutics will be used to target oxytocin receptors with the aim of creating medicine to treat schizophrenia, depression and other neuropsychiatric illness.
03 May 2023
University of Sydney welcomes National Quantum Strategy
The Federal Government has unveiled its roadmap to scale up quantum technology in Australia. The University looks forward to working with industry and government to deliver on the great promise of quantum tech.
26 April 2023
Nano-architectured materials that respond to light in real time
Biological systems respond to external stimuli such as light, heat, magnetism. Scientists are looking to develop new materials that mimic these abilities for myriad uses in nanoscience, engineering and medicine.
19 April 2023
Why apply to be a Sydney Nano Student Ambassador?
Jed Austin, PhD candidate at the University of Sydney Business School, is also a Student Ambassador for the University of Sydney Nano Institute. In this interview, Jed explains how this secondary scholarship has enabled him to build connections with students and staff across the University, to be trained in a range of career critical skills, and to take on exciting opportunities to create impact beyond our academic institution.