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Driving the global net-zero agenda through technological innovation
The NSW Smart Sensing Network Sensing and Climate Change Roundtable took place on 28 October 2021. The online event explored the role of smart sensing in responding to the global net zero agenda, and more locally, the NSW Net Zero Plan.
NSW universities to establish $96m RNA pilot manufacturing facility
A first-of-its-kind RNA pilot manufacturing facility to translate mRNA and RNA research into home-grown therapeutics and vaccines will be built in NSW following a $96 million investment from the state government.
Avoiding black summers: driving bushfire innovation through collaboration
The NSW Smart Sensing Network has hosted a Bushfire Smart Sensing Workshop convening 100 participants from across academia, industry and government on 19 October 2021. The workshop aimed to progress a roadmap for smart sensing innovation and identify opportunities for collaborative projects advancing the development and adoption of sensing technologies for bushfires.
We are hiring an Electronics & Development Engineer
Exciting opportunity for an engineering specialist in electronics and development to join our team at the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN). Closing date for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 7 November 2021.
From Sydney to Glasgow: activating innovation for climate action
In the lead-up to the UN COP26 Glasgow summit, the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) will host a virtual roundtable event that elucidates the opportunities at the nexus of smart sensing and climate change on 28 October 2021.
New 'smart' tech for rapid detection of early-stage breast cancer
Australian researchers have created 'smart' microscope slides that can detect breast cancer cells.
NSSN founding co-director awarded 'Oscars' of science
NSSN founding Co-Director Professor Justin Gooding, UNSW Science, and Professor Maria Kavallaris, Children’s Cancer Institute and UNSW Medicine & Health, were recognised for their work on a breakthrough in 3D bioprinting that will be a game-changer in cancer research.
The Sensor - October 2021
NSW is one step closer to opening its borders as we approach the 80% vaccination rate target. To support the state’s plan to return to normal, the NSW Smart Sensing Network has partnered with industry and universities to develop a “data safe” quarantine monitoring system that could be used by arrivals once state and national borders reopen.
New method improves detection of harmful microscopic parasites in water
UNSW engineers have identified a new simpler method to detect tiny microbes in water which cause significant health risks and potentially even death.
NSSN leads collaboration on water data
Researchers from the University of Sydney, the Australian National University, UNSW and Macquarie University are part of an $850,000 joint initiative between the Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) and the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) that will use new and innovative technology to enhance the state’s knowledge of water movement.
We are hiring a Data Theme Leader
Exciting opportunity for a data specialist to join our team at the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN). Closing date for applications is 11.59pm, Wednesday 13 October 2021.
Tech company partners with NSSN to release a 'safe' quarantine monitoring system
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is collaborating with researchers and industry to deliver a quarantine monitoring system that supports the state’s plan to return to normal and could be used by arrivals once state and national borders reopen.