Science Materials Science & Engineering

Research centres, hubs & institutes

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SMaRT centre

We work with industry, national and international research partners, and governments across Australia, on the development of innovative environmental solutions for the world’s biggest waste challenges.
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FLEET ARC centre of excellence

FLEET addresses a grand challenge: reducing the energy used in information technology, which now accounts for eight per cent of the electricity use on earth, and is doubling every 10 years.
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UNSW materials & manufacturing futures institute

Studying, building and transforming the future of materials innovation and advanced manufacturing – we are an interdisciplinary research hub delivering real-world social benefits and tangible solutions to emerging global problems.
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Baosteel Australia joint research & development centre

This is a world-first joint venture between Baosteel – one of the world’s largest steel companies – and four Australian universities.
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UNSW torch innovation precinct

Since its inception by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1988, the China Torch Program has created more than 150 high tech zones across China and, more importantly, become the engine room of innovation, urbanisation and economic growth.
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