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Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub established furthering sustainable mining practice

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Monash University has signed individual Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the International Centre for Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation (iCEM) in Gujarat, India, which will bring Monash research and innovation into the mining and mineral development sector in India.  The Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub will … Continued

Fire-retardant paint, developed at Australian university, is first to protect homes from extreme fire conditions

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A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack. The paint, which is now on sale at selected Bunnings stores, achieved the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 40 standard which assesses the bushfire resistance of buildings and construction materials. … Continued

Australian Space Technology Company Metakosmos Forges Strategic Partnership with Digilogic Systems an Indian Testing and Automation Specialist.

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6th November 2023 Sydney, Australia – Metakosmos, an Australian human spacesuit technology company, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digilogic Systems, a premium systems integrator for aerospace and defence industries. This MoU signifies a significant step towards a strategic collaboration that will leverage the strengths and expertise of … Continued

Wearable heart monitor ticks all the boxes for better healthcare: study

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A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market. ECGs help manage cardiovascular disease – which affects around 4 million Australians and kills more than 100 people every day – by alerting users to seek medical care. The … Continued

UNSW Sunswift Racing claims Bridgestone World Solar Challenge victory after wind drama in Outback

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UNSW Sydney’s student-built Sunswift 7 solar-powered car has been declared the winner of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (Cruiser Class) after strong winds wiped out the entire race. The Sunswift car was dominantly leading the points classification on day four of the 3600km race from Darwin to Adelaide last week, before weather conditions threw the competition into disarray. Competitors … Continued

Excellence in Welding: NSW’s Finest Recognised at Weld Australia’s 2023 Awards

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Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2023 New South Wales and ACT Welding Excellence Awards announced in Sydney. Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. The Awards showcase and celebrate the world-class work being undertaken by local welders, fabricators … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Google Brain AI expert Andrew Ng in conversation with UNSW Scientia Professor Toby Walsh

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Media are invited to attend what promises to be a fascinating evening of captivating conversation and deep insights into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Renowned globally-recognised leader in AI and Co-Founder of Coursera, Andrew Ng, will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with UNSW AI Institute’s Chief Scientist Scientia Professor Toby Walsh. They will shed light … Continued

AECOM appoints four industry directors and promotes more than 550 across Australia and New Zealand

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BRISBANE (October 24, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has appointed four industry directors, 125 new directors, and promoted over 450 team members. Industry directors are the most senior technical professionals at AECOM, highly sought after and responsible for delivering the most technically complex and challenging client assignments.   “Technical excellence is … Continued