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Developing a WiFi system for mission-critical applications in underground mines
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Centre for IoT and Telecommunications are developing an industrial long-range WiFi system allowing wireless signals to travel several kilometres, while carrying more data without dropping out or experiencing lag.
The Sensor - December 2021
Coronavirus is evolving quickly! Omicron, announced by WHO as the latest variant of concern, had reached Europe at least a week before it was detected. No matter how fast the threat grows, we know one thing for sure: throughout the six million years of human evolution, we have worked together, built tools and used our common knowledge and skills to survive.
NSSN Annual Report FY20/21
In FY20/21, we were bolstered by the release of the Accelerating R&D in NSW Action Plan and its strong support for the triple helix collaboration model that the NSW Smart Sensing Network embodies. We invite you to read on for a detailed report on the NSSN’s achievements in FY20/21.
Smart sensing innovation considered vital for zero emission mining
A workshop hosted by the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) on 29 November 2021, has convened expert academics, mining executives and the government to discuss innovative solutions to better understand the relationship between mining and water.
UTS and The University of Sydney appointed to lead Connectivity Innovation Network
The NSW Government has announced that the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of Sydney will lead the establishment of the state’s Connectivity Innovation Network.
The importance of label design for a circular economy
Published in the Australian Printer magazine, this article by Dr Melita Jazbec, Benjamin Madden and Dr Nick Florin from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at UTS, focuses on the importance of label design for a circular economy.
Mental health sensing in the palm of your hand
In this opinion piece, NSSN Co-Director and Head of the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW Sydney, Professor Julien Epps, tells us about his experience with creating smart technologies capable of sensing mental health.
Funding announcement: NSSN Grand Challenge Fund now open
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is calling on research, industry and government stakeholders to form collaborative proposals and apply for funding under round two of the NSSN Grand Challenges Fund. The applications open today and close on 21 February 2022.
$40 million clean technology grants open
Applications are open for the $40 million Clean Technology Research and Development (R&D) Grants Program, which encourages the development of innovative technologies and services to lower industry carbon emissions.
NSW agri-food companies can win a chance to pitch to the world
NSW Government is giving six NSW agricultural, food and beverage manufacturing and technology businesses the opportunity to pitch to high-profile investors and customers from across the Middle East and the World.
The Sensor - November 2021
It's the 1st of November 2021. With NSW leading the way, today, Australia reopens to the world after 590 days of restricted access.
NSSN announces Mining and Smart Places as new Grand Challenges
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) has announced mining, and smart places and buildings as new NSSN Grand Challenges eligible for funding under the Network's upcoming round of NSSN Grand Challenges Fund.