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University of ��’s research expertise to help build Asian energy network

Posted on Oct 27 2022 by Crispin Savage

��, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.

Making headway with hydrogen

Posted on Oct 6 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Green hydrogen is expected to be the next big thing but questions remain over whether it will provide society with an affordable source of green energy in the future.

Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future

Posted on Aug 22 2022 by Crispin Savage

A new institute at the University of ��, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the University’s sustainability research initiatives.

New electrocatalysts herald carbon neutrality

A wind farm with trees and clouds in the background

Posted on May 9 2022 by Crispin Savage

A team of researchers at the University of �� is undertaking fundamental research into new types of high-performance low-cost metal-based electrocatalysts that are the key to the development of sustainable energy solutions and help to achieve carbon neutrality. They are developing catalysts which can be ‘tailored’ to different uses.

Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise

Posted on Nov 12 2021 by Crispin Savage

��’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.

Partnership focuses on Australian carbon capture and storage research

Posted on Oct 5 2021 by Elisa Black

The Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER) is teaming up with Chevron Australia to create a new state-of-the-art facility for carbon storage research that will accelerate Australia’s transition to cleaner energy sources and net zero emissions.

Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry

Posted on Apr 12 2021 by Crispin Savage

The production of green steel will be a critical step to enable the world’s heavy industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and Australia is well placed to be an important player in this space.

National success for industry-linked ARC grants

Posted on Mar 25 2021 by Crispin Savage

�� has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry. The research will have a positive impact on diverse areas such as defence, food production and protecting the environment.

Critical mass of talent and expertise

Professor Carl Spandler (right) and Professor Nigel Cook

Posted on Mar 11 2021 by Crispin Savage

Ongoing and secure supply of critical minerals is essential to the transition to a high-tech and clean energy world.

Australian renters suffering due to energy hardship

Posted on Sep 23 2020 by Crispin Savage

A new report from the University of �� has found the rental housing sector must set minimum standards for energy performance to protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians.