UNSW announces its first four futures institutes, to be funded from a $200m commitment to inter-disciplinary research. Ageing is led by Kaarin Anstey, cellular genomics by Chris Goodnow, digital grid (sustainable power) by Joe Dong and materials and manufacturing by Sean Li (“pending a definitive appointment”).

ANU has also announced a new research initiative in its second Grand Challenge Scheme. Ken Baldwin leads the Zero-Carbon Asia Pacific energy project which has $10m to develop renewable electricity exports and capabilities.