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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.