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University executive mission focuses on sustainable futures

Professor Jessica Gallagher speaks during a trip to Vietnam.

International experts in energy, climate change, green technology, circular economy and sustainable development shared ideas at the first Sustainable Futures Showcase Seminar in Hanoi on Thursday, 15 August.

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Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon

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New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.

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Adelaide experts at centre of global hydrogen research

Hydrogen production

³ÉÈË´óƬ experts will play a leading role in a new global centre that will focus on perfecting hydrogen production technology – a key driver for achieving net-zero emissions targets.

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Experts focus on hydrogen production tech

Hydrogen production

The latest technology and developments in the hydrogen sphere will be discussed by over 70 experts from around the world when they meet at a virtual international forum convened by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Strategy embeds sustainability across University

Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's North Terrace campus

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has launched its Sustainability Strategy 2030 – Here for GoodÌýwhich reaffirms its commitment to providing sustainable and socially responsible solutions that benefit ecosystems, governments, industries and communities.

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Grants underline ability to partner with industry

Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's North Terrace campus

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded $1,405,458 in linkage grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) to undertake two projects that aim to reduce the uncertainties of capturing and storing COâ‚‚ and to create a new class of optical fibre that will enable the future quantum internet.

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Growing houses: hempcrete could be the answer to building supply shortages

A researcher stands next to industrial hemp concrete.

Houses made from hemp grown in South Australia could be the next sustainable solution to the nation’s building supplies crisis.

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Catalyst for more efficient chemical production on the horizon

A cluster of atoms

An innovative technique is being developed by scientists that could allow Australia to lead the way in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.

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Portal provides access to sustainability capabilities

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Solar Farms at Roseworthy Campus

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) has launched an online portal that will assist its stakeholders to access the University’s sustainability-related capabilities.

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Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and Adelaide

Professor Shearer West and Professor Peter Høj.

The University of Nottingham and the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have formally launched the Adelaide-Nottingham Alliance.

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