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News • 12 Dec 2024
University-made Printed Solar powers Coldplay concerts
Printed Solar, a 100% recyclable solar material developed by researchers at the University of Newcastle, is helping power Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour thanks to a collaboration between the iconic band, Kardinia Energy (the technology's commercialisation partner), and the University’s Centre for Organic Electronics (COE).
News • 06 Mar 2024
Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies
More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy program in its first year, namely establishing $117M in industry co-funded R&D projects focused on bringing disruptive technologies to market.
News • 28 Feb 2024
Pain-free diabetes test wins Shaping Australia Award
A revolutionary biosensor poised to change the treatment of diabetes forever, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Shaping Australia ‘Problem Solver’ Award.
News • 13 Jul 2021
World-first needle-free diabetes test
A world-first, pain-free diabetes test developed at the University of Newcastle could be in the hands of consumers following $6.3 million in funding to establish the first manufacturing facility for the device.
News • 29 Aug 2018
Electric partnership powers energy innovation
A powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.
News • 23 Mar 2018
University of Newcastle welcomes its first American Fulbright Scholars
In an historic first, under a partnership agreement with Australian-American Fulbright Commission, the University of Newcastle will officially welcome three American Fulbright Scholars this week.
News • 28 Aug 2017
Research fuelling development in the energy sector
UON has attracted $1.6 million to develop an alternate method of generating electrical energy that is more than twice as efficient as coal-fired power stations.
News • 15 May 2017
The clever electronic inks rewriting our energy future
Australia’s position as a global leader in printed solar has surged, following the unveiling of its first printed solar demonstration site at UON.
News • 21 Jul 2016
Winter School inspires the next generation of scientific researchers
Current University of Newcastle students had exclusive access to leading researchers and advanced equipment at the annual Winter School
News • 15 May 2016
World first microscope innovation
Helium atom microscope opens new window into scientific world
News • 10 Mar 2015
Researchers print needle-free glucose tests
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have developed a salvia-based glucose test using a 2D printer, which could spell the end of blood tests for diabetics
News • 08 Nov 2013
$8.8M ARC funding
Australian Research Council awards University of Newcastle $8.8 million and seven research fellowships.
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