News and events

Peter Cullen Scholarship winners get political

UTS Peter Cullen Scholarship holders, James Hitchcock (2010) and Daniela Cortez (2011), presented their research at NSW Parliament House recently ahead of the announcement of the 2012 winner Eytan Rocheta from UNSW.

New study suggests ocean's plankton under greater threat from acidification

New research from the UK and Australia suggests that changes in the ocean's chemistry, as a result of global warming, could threaten organisms such as marine plankton to a greater extent than previously thought.

Dr Mark Baird, a Research Fellow with The Plant Functional Biology and Climate Change Cluster (C3) is a member of the international team researching ocean acidification and the changes it causes in the pH levels at the exterior surface of plankton.

Fellowship first

Researchers at the UTS ithree institute have been undertaking pioneering work with Cochlear since 2006. The collaboration has now resulted in the 12-month appointment of UTS researcher Rosalia Cavaliere as the first ever Cochlear Research Fellow.

Research in the blood

In only a short time, Karieshma Kabani has amassed an incredible number of scientific and research achievements. She has had five articles published in major journals, presented papers at more than 20 local, national and international scientific conferences and undertaken research that may have implications for future cancer studies. 

New books advocate 'open source' model for nanotechnology

Nanotechnology research should not be automatically harnessed to commercial objectives according to the UTS author and co-editor of two new books assessing the field's potential contribution to addressing worldwide social and environmental problems.

ithree Scientist takes out award for work on “Golden Staph”

Andrew Liew, a third year postgraduate science student based at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) ithree institute has been chosen as the 2012 winner of the NSW branch Becton Dickinson Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) Student Travel Award.

Understanding the ocean's tiny climate makers

Microscopic phytoplankton are at the base of the ocean's food chain, but that's not the only way they support other life. The role these marine microorganisms play in regulating climate is the interest of newly appointed UTS Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dr Katherina Petrou.

Dr Petrou will use her background in phytoplankton photobiology and physiology to research the impacts of light and UV radiation on sulphur production in phytoplankton, gathering new knowledge on the role of sulphur in phytoplankton photosynthesis.

Honours coral research leads to Red Sea experience

One of just 50 students, and the only Australian, selected as part of an international poster competition for undergraduate students, Davina’s research highlights the biodiversity value and unique habitat of these rare soft corals.

(CSARM) Short Courses Series - Module C: Demystifying Contamination

30 May 2012 to 1 June 2012

This module is one of six in the series developed with the support of Contaminated Sites Section of DECCW. The modules are designed to provide opportunities for professionals working in or intending to enter the field of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM) to update and enhance their knowledge in this multi-disciplinary area.

Health World Pearls of Wisdom Seminar: Chronic skin disease: Psoriasis, Eczema, Urticaria and other skin diseases

7 July 2012 to 8 July 2012

Focusing on classic formulas and topical applications. Translated by Dr Greta Young: Handouts in both Chinese and English

(CSARM) Short Courses Series - Module D: Contaminants and Toxicity

18 July 2012 to 20 July 2012

This module is one of six in the series developed with the support of Contaminated Sites Section of DECCW. The modules are designed to provide opportunities for professionals working in or intending to enter the field of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM) to update and enhance their knowledge in this multi-disciplinary area.

Science Postgraduate Info evening

18 September 2012

Energy efficient materials, Environmental change management, Forensic science, Biomedical engineering, Marine Science and Management, Mathematical and statistical modelling, Medical biotechnology, Science management, Science, Maths and statistics for business and finance, Mathematics, Mathematical sciences and a wide range of Research Programs.

(CSARM) Short Courses Series - Module E: Risk Based Site Assessment

19 September 2012 to 21 September 2012

This module is one of six in the series developed with the support of Contaminated Sites Section of DECCW. The modules are designed to provide opportunities for professionals working in or intending to enter the field of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM) to update and enhance their knowledge in this multi-disciplinary area.

ALTC National Teaching Fellowship Forum on Inquiry Oriented Learning (IOL) in Science

25 September 2012

Inquiry oriented learning builds on natural curiosity by placing students at the core of their own learning; engaging and stimulating both learning outcomes and student self belief.

First Announcement - ISAMS 2012: Call for oral presentations and posters

5 October 2012 to 7 October 2012

ISAMS 2012   will convene on the 5-7th October 2012 at the University of Technology, Sydney. ISAMS (International Scientific Acupuncture and Meridian Symposium) is an international conference that aims to showcase the cutting edge of acupuncture research and is an event not to be missed!

Science Postgraduate info session

16 October 2012

Energy efficient materials, Environmental change management, Forensic science, Biomedical engineering, Marine Science and Management, Mathematical and statistical modelling, Medical biotechnology, Science management, Science, Maths and statistics for business and finance, Mathematics, Mathematical sciences and a wide range of Research Programs.

(CSARM) Short Courses Series - Module F: Remediation Principles and Closure

7 November 2012 to 9 November 2012

This module is one of six in the series developed with the support of Contaminated Sites Section of DECCW. The modules are designed to provide opportunities for professionals working in or intending to enter the field of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM) to update and enhance their knowledge in this multi-disciplinary area.