The Australian Research Council announces funding for two industry-partnered research and training schemes

There are four new research hubs

Monash U: $5m for carbon recycling into “valuable” products

UNSW: $5m for fire risks in critical infrastructure

Uni Queensland: $5m for med tech and device manufacturing

Uni Queensland: $3m for engineered wood in construction

Six training centres receive $4.5m-$5m

Flinders U: “transform biofouling management strategies for maritime platforms by building on local and international expertise to mentor and train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists and engineers”

QUT: advanced building systems against airborne infection transmission, “establishing clean indoor air as the norm, with Australian industry being the forerunner in this process”

Uni Queensland: “ new generation of researchers to combat the impact of antimicrobial resistance on agribusiness and the environment”

UNSW: “co-develop the change agents needed to transform the architectural profession”

Uni Tasmania: “materials and inspiration for young researchers to apply novel hyphenated methods to complex environmental and industrial systems”

Uni Wollongong: “train industry-focused researchers in advanced manufacturing of new-generation mining equipment and sustainable mining technology”