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Annual KOALA Practise Session: Winners Announced
IPAS held its annual KOALA/AIP practise session on 21st November, providing students a platform to refine their presentations and receive feedback before conferences. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
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Interim Director Prof Mark Hutchinson Featured in SBS Documentary
Osher Günsberg knows what it’s like to live with pain and is determined to do something about it. In "Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain", our interim director, Prof Mark Hutchinson, discusses his groundbreaking neuroimmune research and the drive to transform innovative science into real-world solutions for chronic pain, stress, and depression.
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Hollow Core Fibre fabrication capability demonstration
Northrop Grumman Australia and the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø will explore fabrication of a type of hollow-core fibres specifically optimised for fibre optic gyroscopes (FOGs), a key component of modern navigation systems that can operate in the absence of GPS signals.
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Centre of Light for Life Hosts Inaugural Biophotonics Symposium
The Centre of Light for Life (CLL) hosted its inaugural Biophotonics Symposium on 15th November 2024 at the National Wine Centre, bringing together international and local experts in biophotonics, optical imaging, and light-based technologies. The event attracted a diverse audience of students and researchers, fostering engaging discussions and networking.
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IPAS Members Lead Successful Critical Technologies Challenge Program Applications
Two IPAS-led projects have secured funding in the Australian Government’s Critical Technologies Challenge Program. Miniprobes Pty Ltd, with the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, received $495,026 to improve diabetes assessment using quantum optical imaging. Loughan Technology Group, also with the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, was awarded $490,936 for quantum sensing to optimise resource extraction and reduce environmental impact.
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Revolutionising Synchronisation: Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs and the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø Collaborate on Atomic Clock Technology
Defence Trailblazer is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø and QuantX Labs, aimed at advancing cutting-edge quantum technologies.ÌýThis partnership, building on four years of collaboration, will focus on advancing atomic clock technology to exceed current industry standards and significantly enhance navigation networks.Ìý
ARC Linkage Project Funding for Portable Asbestos Detection Device
Professor SpoonerÌýwas also awarded in round one of the 2024ÌýÌý·É¾±³Ù³óÌý$675,816Ìýfor a project which will develop a new portable device that can be used to detect asbestos in real-world scenarios such as within homes or workplaces. This has the potential for significant public health and economic benefits through reduced exposure to hazardous asbestos dust.
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LIEF funding to enhance research excellence
Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have been awarded over $5 million of funding through the 2025 Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.
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Researchers discover localised pain relief using known chemical reaction
A team of international researchers including those from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have taken a well-known chemical reaction as the basis of a new generation of targeted pain relief medication.
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Dr Tiffany Tan Awarded $100,000 Berns-SPIE SPARK Grant
Congratulations to IPAS Member Dr Tiffany Tan, who has just been awardedÌý$100,000 as part of the Berns-SPIE SPARK Grants to advance her groundbreaking biomedical project.ÌýPart of the Reproductive Success Group group, led by A/Prof Kylie Dunning, Tiffany is leveraging photonics for advancing a multimodal microscope to enhance embryo quality assessment, showcasingÌýthe vital role of transdisciplinary research in driving innovation.
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