Tag: University of Sydney

‘We see an opening’: David Reilly readies quantum play

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Six months after Microsoft ended its quantum research efforts in Australia, the renowned Australian physicists who led the work are preparing to launch a local company with global reach....

CUAVA-2 is back on mission and ready for work

Posted on   |  by James Riley
After a shaky start, the Australian designed and manufactured cube satellite CUAVA-2 is moving back on mission following a reboot and is now undergoing commissioning of services. The CUAVA-2...

Creating local ingredients for quantum success

Posted on   |  by Professor Stephen Bartlett
The National Quantum Strategy contains a truly audacious claim: that Australia will build the world’s first error-corrected quantum computer.  Is this possible? Australia doesn’t even manufacture conventional computers. Can...

Emma Johnston to lead Australia’s top uni

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Renowned marine biologist Professor Emma Johnston will be the University of Melbourne’s first female vice chancellor in its 171-year history when she returns to her alma mater next year...

ICT pioneers map out innovation wins and woes

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s ICT innovation is suffering from a lack of dedicated government support, procurement opportunities and local advocacy, according to the sector’s pioneers, who warn some barriers have remained over...

Sydney Uni to tackle quantum errors with $10m US grant

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
University of Sydney quantum physicists will work with IBM to suppress errors in qubits in a new four-year research project backed with a $10 million grant from the US...