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Revolutionising Synchronisation: Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs and the University of Adelaide Collaborate on Atomic Clock Technology
Defence Trailblazer is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the University of Adelaide and QuantX Labs, aimed at advancing cutting-edge quantum technologies. This partnership, building on four years of collaboration, will focus on advancing atomic clock technology to exceed current industry standards and significantly enhance navigation networks.
New funding to enhance research excellence
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have been awarded over $5 million of funding through the 2025 Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.
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Researchers discover localised pain relief using known chemical reaction
A team of international researchers including those from the University of Adelaide have taken a well-known chemical reaction as the basis of a new generation of targeted pain relief medication.
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IPAS Photonics & Pizza Night 2024
On Tuesday, October 15th, The Braggs proudly welcomed 80 high-achieving undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds at the IPAS Photonics Showcase and Pizza Night. The event was a true success, showcasing over 25 pioneering projects from IPAS research groups and celebrating the spirit of innovation and discovery.
Commercialising the Real-Time Identification of Minerals, Materials and Chemicals
Defence Trailblazer, the University of Adelaide and Loughan Technology Group have signed a research project agreement to advance the development and commercialisation of Novel Fluorescence technology. The groundbreaking project aims to address significant challenges in the real-time field detection of hazardous materials, minerals, and chemicals.
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2024 IPAS Photonics Showcase and Pizza Night
Join IPAS to explore cutting-edge photonics technology! Enjoy poster presentations, lab tours, demos & network with experts over FREE pizza!
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Inspiring Future Scientists: A Successful Careers Night at IPAS
The Australian Institute of Physics and the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) hosted a vibrant Careers Night, attracting over 100 students and parents eager to explore the world of physics and STEM. Now in its third year, this annual event continues to grow, highlighting the increasing interest in physics studies among high school students.
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Space fibres touch down for in-depth analysis
Glass fibre drawn in space has returned back to the University's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing for anlaysis. The fibre could prove transformative for quantum communication due to its properties.
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IPAS at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024
We celebrate the contributions of IPAS members who recently participated in the SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024 conference in San Diego. The Centre of Light for Life (CLL) at IPAS was well-represented by Professor Kishan Dholakia, Dr Chris Perrella, and PhD candidate Alexander Trowbridge, who showcased their cutting-edge research to an international audience.
Dr Emma Watson Awarded 2025 DECRA for Nucleic Acid-Based Molecular Circuitry
Congratulations to Dr Emma Watson on receiving the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), with funding totaling $483,591. This award will support her innovative project, "Nucleic Acid-Based Molecular Circuitry to Control Biological Processes," which aims to advance the field of biosensing and molecular control.
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