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Yesterday, Assistant Minister for Education Anthony Chisholm met with representatives of the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer in Clayton, Victoria at CSIRO's Lab22 Innovation Center to explore our newly acquired PX100 Digital Metal Binder Jet System. The state-of-the-art technology provides cost competitive alternatives to conventional metal manufacturing and supports high volume metal production. Curtin University's Tejas Bhatelia has been spearheading the use of this equipment since its arrival in Australia last month on recent projects funded through the RTCM Trailblazer such as SpiroPak: “The PX100 Binder Jetting System represents a step change in the reduction of 3D printing costs, a core element of SpiroPak’s production processes. The technology is the first of its kind in Australia. By reducing these costs, we can now investigate a wider range of applications for SpiroPak’s structured packaging technology, thereby increasing the value and impact of this ground-breaking research.” The equipment was purchased as part of the Australian Government Department of Education $45 million partnership with CSIRO to boost Australia's industrial manufacturing capabilities via the Trailblazer Universities Program. Minister Chisholm also received a tour of similar technical equipment acquired by the iLAuNCH Trailblazer, Defence Trailblazer, and Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA). Read more about the opportunities now available to researchers and industry in the resources and critical minerals sectors through this exciting news via our website: https://lnkd.in/gzmgRsqF #criticalminerals #resources #csiro #technology #innovation #commercialisation Curtin University Curtin University Media The University of Queensland James Cook University Sustainable Minerals Institute Australian Government Department of Education

Congratulations are in order to the team behind 'Nepternal Hydrogen' who took home the Woodside Energy Platinum Award for Energy Innovation Award at last night's WA Innovator of the Year Awards. Nepternal Hydrogen - with support from the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer - has developed a breakthrough system that produces 99.999% ultra-pure hydrogen directly from seawater in Western Australia, with an impressive 76% efficiency and an energy consumption of just 43.6 kWh per kilogram of hydrogen. In addition to hydrogen, the system generates pure water and 99.999% pure oxygen as valuable by-products. Successfully verified at pilot scale and backed by Curtin University's Venture Studio, Nepternal Hydrogen provides scalable, cost-effective electrolyser solutions leveraging local natural resources, positioning WA as a key player in the global hydrogen industry. Hosted by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, the WA Innovator of the Year celebrates and recognises the outstanding Western Australians developing innovative products, technologies, and services with support from notable research, innovation and resources sector players including Rio Tinto, CSIRO and Griffith Hack. Congratulations to Jiayi Tang, Zongping Shao and Andy Hart for this momentous achievement! #hydrogen #cleanenergy #resources #curtinuniversity #wainnovatoroftheyear #wainnovatoroftheyear2024 Curtin University Media

Great reflections here by my KOREA RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT CENTRE colleague Jay Song on the recent work by the Korean Nobel Prize winner Han Kang. Curtin University Media Curtin School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry Curtin University

Tax Angels As the tax deadline looms, a pro bono service is making sure prisoners can also meet their obligations. Curtin Tax Clinic staff and students visit or telephone prisoners around the State to prepare their income tax returns and business activity statements. Being in prison doesn’t excuse someone from lodging a return. Some prisoners have years of missed lodgements to catch up on. “When you’re incarcerated and you don't have the ability to deal with the tax office, it can lead to lots of issues,” Clinic Director Annette Morgan says. “If we can assist clients in obtaining refunds, that can help their families while they are in prison,” she says. “The prisoners are always so lovely and thankful for the service.” In cooperation with the Department of Justice, the Clinic last year reached 13 prisons, assisted more than 500 clients, filed 1,812 tax returns and secured more than $1 million in refunds. The Clinic was recognised for its efforts in the 2024 Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards, winning the Not-for-Profit category. Curtin University Media

INSPIRING LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE G’day from Perth! We are welcoming a second delegation of Vietnamese public sector leaders to Western Australia for a public and international affairs strategic leadership course. A wonderful opportunity for Vietnamese and Australian counterparts, including senior executives and experts from across Australia’s public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, to engage in a diverse array of panel discussions, group exercises, and industry visits. Last week, our participants explored impactful partnerships and innovations in action, cutting edge AI analytics, Perth’s commitment to sustainable growth, and employment pathways for people with disability while contributing to the circular economy. Through these activities, participants were inspired to lead the way towards a more sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future. This course signifies the enduring partnership between Australia and Vietnam through shared commitment to human resource development under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Learn more here www.vietauscentre.org. #Aus4Skills #VietAusCentre #AUVNCSP #SLC2 Curtin University Curtin Faculty of Business and Law Quentin Derrick Le Huong Van Tran Amy WEI TIAN Jane Coffey Steve Brown PhD. Tien Nguyen Good Sammy Enterprises Optus Stadium

🌳🐝 New #CurtinResearch shows Marri trees are vital to more than 80 native #bee species in WA’s South West - a #biodiversity hotspot! Lead researcher Dr Kit Prendergast from Curtin Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) said Marri trees give native bees critical nectar and pollen, especially in late summer when few plants bloom. With Marri trees named a ‘near threatened’ species, protecting them is crucial for bees and biodiversity. 🌱 Read more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxRPuPfr CSIRO Publishing, Forrest Research Foundation, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Zanthorrea Nursery. #CurtinUniversity

There's something about Marri 🐝 New research has revealed Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia’s South West, a region known for its incredible biodiversity, but which is also under threat. “The findings that these trees support at least 81 different species of foraging bee in the South West highlight their extraordinary role in the survival of native bee populations, particularly during late summer when most other plants have stopped flowering," said Curtin University's Dr Kit Prendergast of the research, which was published in Pacific Conservation Biology. “Furthermore, this tree not only provides food sources for native bees, but also nesting resources, with species observed nesting in small holes and among the roots, and its copious iconic red sap is used by Megachilidae bees to seal off their nests.” Read the statement from Curtin University Media: https://lnkd.in/gFNFeRJy 📷: 1) Karen H Black, Getty Images, 2) Jean and Fred Hort, Flickr, 3) Kit Prendergast #PacificConsBio #OpenAccess

Shout out to Australian Olympic Hockey players and Curtin University students Renee Taylor OLY and Blake Govers for being crowned the 2024 Curtin Sport Stars of the Year – amazing achievement! 🏅🌟   This annual event recognises the outstanding contributions and achievements of Curtin’s athletes, clubs and volunteers. We also celebrate Zoe Arancini – three-time Olympian and #CurtinAlumni who was inducted into the Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Athlete Alumni.   Congrats to all our winners! See the full list here. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5J2tAQ9   IMG 1 & 2 credits: Hockey WA #CurtinUniversity

From marketing and sales, to R&D and IP strategy - Curtin Accelerate is a crash-course in how to run your company effectively and efficiently. For TECHT co-founder Giles Harrison, Accelerate provided an opportunity for him and the team to gain invaluable mentorship and support around product development and scaling the business whilst growing their entrepreneurial skillsets in their aim to develop innovative solutions to corrosion management. Applications for Curtin Accelerate 2025 close this Friday 25 October at 5pmAWST. Don't miss your chance to take your business to the next level like Giles and apply today! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gqfSQjUN #entrepreneurship #startups #accelerator #innovation #technology #corrosion Curtin University Curtin Corrosion Centre Curtin University Alumni Curtin University Media

🌱 Making Milestones: Planting the seeds for the future of pathogen resistance 🌾 Meet Johannes Wolfram Debler! What started as a working holiday in Australia led Johannes to a fascinating journey of research at the CCDM. Now completing his PhD, Johannes is focused on combating Ascochyta blight, a devastating fungal infection that affects peas, chickpeas, and lentils 🌿 In his research, Johannes uses cutting-edge DNA sequencing and gene cloning technologies to better understand the molecular interactions between plants and fungal pathogens. By identifying the "weapons" fungi use to infect plants, his work aims to develop cost-effective solutions for breeders and the agricultural industry 🧬 🦠 Read the full story of his research and the impact it's making here 👉 https://buff.ly/3YBDW3r Grains Research and Development Corporation, Curtin Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS), Curtin University Media