Latest News
Search news stories
Enter a keyword to search news.
Waves to watts: converting wave power to electricity

Dr Nataliia Sergiienko, Prof Ben Cazzalato, A/Prof Boyin Ding, Prof Maziar Arjomandi and A/Prof Luke Bennetts are developing technology to create wave farms that will harness wave energy efficiently, while minimising coastal erosion.
[Read more about Waves to watts: converting wave power to electricity]
Identifying challenges and opportunities for H2 in iron and cement sectors

Dr Alfonso Chinnici is leading a HILT CRC project to scope opportunities for green hydrogen to decarbonise the iron and cement sectors.
[Read more about Identifying challenges and opportunities for H2 in iron and cement sectors]
The case for urban agriculture: opportunities for sustainable development and community resilience

As segments of the world’s population continue migrating to cities, people become increasingly disconnected from their food, both geographically and conceptually.
Protecting vulnerable populations from the effects of extreme heat

Heatwaves cause more deaths in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ than any other natural hazard and as global temperatures continue to increase, heatwaves are predicted to become more frequent, more intense, and longer in duration.
[Read more about Protecting vulnerable populations from the effects of extreme heat]
Charting ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s journey away from coal-fired power stations

The transition of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s electricity industry from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy technologies is well underway – but not everyone supports the current pace of change.
[Read more about Charting ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s journey away from coal-fired power stations]
Industrial use of sustainable hemp: food, construction material, fabric

Professor Rachel Burton is using sustainable plants to achieve carbon neutral industrial products, to fight climate change and to future-proof our manufacturing industry.
[Read more about Industrial use of sustainable hemp: food, construction material, fabric ]