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AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year
Agricultural Technology

AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year

A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future
Unified Communications

Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
CFS & University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships in wealth
Human Capital Management

CFS & University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships in wealth

Colonial First State and University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships to boost wealth management with practical research and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide
EduTech

TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide

TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
EduTech

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale
Supply Chain

Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale

Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.

By Brian Johnston and Tim Baynes • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
University of Sydney adopts mobile credentials for campus access
iOS

University of Sydney adopts mobile credentials for campus access

The University of Sydney teams up with Gallagher Security and Transact Campus to launch a mobile credential system.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Australian government grants AUD $1.5m for Large Area Wi-Fi project
Network Infrastructure

Australian government grants AUD $1.5m for Large Area Wi-Fi project

The Australian Government has awarded an AUD $1.5 million grant for the Large Area Wi-Fi project, aiming to enhance connectivity in remote communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
CSIRO celebrates deep tech innovations at ON Accelerate showcase
Artificial Intelligence

CSIRO celebrates deep tech innovations at ON Accelerate showcase

CSIRO's ON Accelerate 8 showcased ten deep tech teams in Melbourne, highlighting groundbreaking innovations and awarding prestigious scholarships.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Australian researchers develop privacy-focused robotic cameras
Robotics

Australian researchers develop privacy-focused robotic cameras

Australian universities develop new robotic camera design to protect privacy with smart devices, scrambling visual data to a point of unrecognisability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution
Software-as-a-Service

Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution

Macquarie University is the first in Australia to successfully transition to TechnologyOne's SaaS Timetabling and Scheduling solution, modernising its operational management to enhance student services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas
Agricultural Technology

Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas

A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing
Space Technologies

SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired
Digital Transformation

Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired

Sydney-based startup, ARIA Research, to redefine independence for the visually impaired with their bionic sunglasses that translate the physical world into sound.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Global Stories

University of Sydney stories

Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell's decision support software
Software Development

Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell's decision support software

Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool
EduTech

Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes
Marketing Technologies

Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes

Oracle's Java pricing and licensing updates, shifting from usage-based to per-employee costs, send businesses seeking for alternative distribution channels amidst concern over increased operational expenditure.

By Dean Vaughan • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Azul rides high on Oracle Java cost adjustments & cloud surge
Customer Relationship Management

Azul rides high on Oracle Java cost adjustments & cloud surge

Java vendor Azul sees stellar growth due to rising cloud costs and Oracle's Java pricing changes, with institutions like the University of Sydney making the switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024