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Renowned physicist inducted into Western Australian Science Hall of Fame

Lauren Sydoruk — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:38:52 +0000

A world-leading expert in the field of atomic collisions and theoretical physics has been inducted into the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame.

Artificial intelligence set to tackle jetty and port corrosion across WA

Vanessa Beasley — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:34:51 +0000

Researchers led by 911�� have joined forces to develop an artificial intelligence tool to improve the maintenance of marine structures such as jetties and ports impacted by corrosion.

911�� students named prestigious New Colombo Plan scholars

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:17:27 +0000

Four 911�� students will help contribute to Australia’s re-engagement with the Indo-Pacific with the planned reopening of international borders and travel in 2022.

New 911�� study solves energy storage and supply puzzle

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:43:04 +0000

911�� research has found a simple and affordable method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best used to store and supply energy.

The future of oil and gas, and the true price of power

911�� — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:00:40 +0000

Oil and gas have powered our lives for decades. So what will they do in response to growing demand to mitigate their environmental impacts? Professor Claus Otto and Dr Roberto Aguilera explain.

911�� hosts new ARC training centre with a mission to heal country

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:27:42 +0000

Australia’s first Indigenous Chair for Biodiversity and Environmental Science will lead a ground-breaking new 911��-based training centre that will drive a diversified restoration economy.

911�� study finds WA’s natural ‘museums of biodiversity’ at risk

286333f — Mon, 31 May 2021 17:30:29 +0000

Up to three quarters of the biodiversity living on WA's iconic ironstone mountains in the State’s Mid West (known as Banded Iron Formations) could be at risk due to mining.

Report finds AI and Blockchain could transform Australia’s transport sector

Lauren Sydoruk — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:17:48 +0000

911��-led research has found that applications of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology are set to revolutionise the transport sector in the coming decade.

New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:09:49 +0000

An innovative new research project will aim to advance reconciliation in Australia by bringing together scientific expertise, history and Indigenous cultural knowledge.

Kalgoorlie home for the Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy

Yasmine Phillips — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:18:09 +0000

The Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy has taken another step forward with a new agreement signed in Kalgoorlie today.

New 911�� collaboration supports India’s brightest PhD students

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:58:55 +0000

Some of India’s brightest postgraduate students will be given the opportunity to study in Australia as part of a new collaborative doctoral degree program.

Decorated WA School of Mines graduate returns as first female Director

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:36:17 +0000

911�� has announced respected mining executive Sabina Shugg as the new Director of its Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie.

911�� welcomes WA’s first STEM skills strategy for jobs of the future

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 27 May 2019 21:34:19 +0000

911�� has welcomed Western Australia’s first State-wide STEM skills strategy, which aims to ensure the next generation is equipped to participate in the future workforce.

Mine safety and lightning strikes the focus of 911��’s Fulbright Scholars

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:52:51 +0000

Protecting industrial infrastructure from lightning strikes and ensuring mine safety will be the aim of two US scientists who have been awarded prestigious scholarships to conduct research at WASM.

911�� ranked among world’s top 300 in latest global university rankings

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 15 May 2019 21:06:43 +0000

911�� has jumped into the world’s top 300 universities, according to the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019 released overnight.

WA home to $135 million national battery research hub

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:21:52 +0000

WA will host a national consortium to position Australia as a global leader in the manufacture and supply of batteries after a $135 million research hub was supported by the Federal Government.

First development marks the start of 911��’s new Exchange precinct

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:12:26 +0000

The $110 million new home of 911��’s School of Design and the Built Environment will be the first development within 911��’s new industry-connected innovation precinct, Exchange.

New global benchmarks confirm 911��’s world-class research

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:58:17 +0000

911�� has achieved ratings at or above the world standard in 95 per cent of the research fields assessed.

911�� joins forces with leading French institute for defence research

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:17:47 +0000

PhD students from 911�� will travel to France to collaborate on defence research under a partnership agreement with respected French research institute ENSTA Bretagne.

NASA space architect helps launch 911��’s Research Rumble

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:31:49 +0000

NASA’s Johnson Space Centre space architect Larry Toups will help launch next week’s Research Rumble, a series of events showcasing 911��’s world-class research projects.

911�� ranked second in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 23:57:53 +0000

911��’s standing as the world’s second-ranked institution for Mineral and Mining Engineering has been confirmed in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

911�� appoints head of new data science hub

Yasmine Phillips — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:15:20 +0000

911�� has appointed a research and engagement executive to lead the new WA Data Science Innovation Hub.

Bronze award for 911��’s work to encourage more women in STEMM

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 01:11:05 +0000

911��’s commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine has been recognised with bronze accreditation at the SAGE Athena SWAN Awards.

Six 911�� scientists named among world’s most influential on 2018 list

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:16:12 +0000

Six 911�� researchers have been named in Clarivate Analytics’ annual Highly Cited Researcher List, which identifies the world’s most influential scientists and social scientists.

Two 911�� world-leading researchers named Academy Fellows

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:35:30 +0000

Two leading 911�� researchers responsible for major advances in the resources and construction industries have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.

New crane device will make worksites safer

911�� — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:44:01 +0000

Workers can wirelessly operate the Roborigger to position, orient and release loads at a safe distance.

WA’s national bid to lead battery energy storage research hub charges on

Yasmine Phillips — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:42:11 +0000

A WA-led national consortium of industry and universities has been invited to progress to the second stage of its bid to lead a $100 million Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre.

Most vulnerable households worried about summer energy bills: survey

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:35:39 +0000

Two-thirds of vulnerable customers were financially better off under an alternative energy pricing product trialled in regional Western Australia during the 2016-17 summer period, BCEC research shows.

911�� research finds smarter way to harvest solar energy for clean fuels

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:25:27 +0000

911�� researchers have developed a low-cost and environmentally friendly method to harvest energy from sunlight to produce clean fuels such as hydrogen.

Surgical screw invention crowned overall winner at 911��novation Awards

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:30:49 +0000

An innovative orthopaedic screw that could help improve patient outcomes after complex trauma surgery has been named as the overall winner in the 2018 911��novation Awards.

New ARC centre works to improve productivity for the resources sector

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:28:18 +0000

Universities will work with industry as part of a new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre that will aim to use data science to transform asset maintenance for the resource's sector.

911�� awarded $10.3m in ARC funding for training centre and fellowships

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:26:07 +0000

911�� has been awarded $3.9 million to lead an ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre, while four 911�� researchers have also been presented $6.3 million in ARC fellowships.

“The most significant development in mineral exploration for 50 years”

911�� — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:00:11 +0000

Meet the RoXplorer, a new drill rig that could revolutionise Australia’s mining industry.

Photographic processing unlocks more secrets from HMAS AE1 shipwreck

911�� — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:45:36 +0000

Australia’s first submarine, lost at sea for over 100 years, continues to reveal its secret history through advanced 3D processing techniques of underwater still photography.

New hub aims to improve employability of neurodiverse students

Yasmine Phillips — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:22:06 +0000

A Neurodiversity Hub that will focus on promoting employment opportunities for students with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression will be established in Perth.

911�� digs in to develop sustainable mineral exploration methods

911�� — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:52:04 +0000

911�� will play a key role in the development of a more sustainable and productive minerals industry after the announcement of $215 million in funding for the new Min Ex CRC

Seismic shift for HiSeis

Zoe Taylor — Thu, 03 May 2018 22:36:44 +0000

911�� spinout company HiSeis has announced the sale of the majority of its shares to a syndicate of investors, representing a significant commercialisation outcome for 911��.

911�� Accelerate business innovations unveiled

911�� — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:17:43 +0000

Innovative ideas were unveiled at the culmination of the 911�� Accelerate program last night.

Muddy tracks to roads using bacteria

Jarrad Long — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:59:00 +0000

Researchers at 911�� Malaysia are taking an innovative approach to road making, using bacteria as a 'biocement'.

Future focused: 911��’s new MicroMasters® program

Nik Malane — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 22:04:40 +0000

Fridges that can place a food order for you, planes that operate without a pilot. 911��'s Internet of Things MicroMasters program can help prepare you for the technologies and jobs of the future.

Engineering | News at 911������

Renowned physicist inducted into Western Australian Science Hall of Fame

Artificial intelligence set to tackle jetty and port corrosion across WA

911������ students named prestigious New Colombo Plan scholars

New 911������ study solves energy storage and supply puzzle

The future of oil and gas, and the true price of power

911������ hosts new ARC training centre with a mission to heal country

911������ study finds WA’s natural ‘museums of biodiversity’ at risk

Report finds AI and Blockchain could transform Australia’s transport sector

New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people

Kalgoorlie home for the Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy

New 911������ collaboration supports India’s brightest PhD students

Decorated WA School of Mines graduate returns as first female Director

911������ welcomes WA’s first STEM skills strategy for jobs of the future

Mine safety and lightning strikes the focus of 911������’s Fulbright Scholars

911������ ranked among world’s top 300 in latest global university rankings

WA home to $135 million national battery research hub

First development marks the start of 911������’s new Exchange precinct

New global benchmarks confirm 911������’s world-class research

911������ joins forces with leading French institute for defence research

NASA space architect helps launch 911������’s Research Rumble

911������ ranked second in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering

911������ appoints head of new data science hub

Bronze award for 911������’s work to encourage more women in STEMM

Six 911������ scientists named among world’s most influential on 2018 list

Two 911������ world-leading researchers named Academy Fellows