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2011
December
Researchers in Sydney Blaze ahead with world-leading microscope technology
The world's first system for studying the cell biology of living microorganisms at super-resolution has been installed at the University of Technology, Sydney, promising new insights into the behaviour of infectious diseases.
UTS is the world first commercial site for the next generation DeltaVision OMX Blaze super resolution imaging system – a device capable of capturing real-time multiple colour images of interactions between micro organisms and living cells.
November
Two UTS researchers named among NSW's finest
Two leading UTS researchers were recognised at the 2011 NSW Science and Engineering awards announced last night. Professor Geoff Smith was joint winner in the Invention category, while Professor Chengqi Zhang won the Engineering and Information and Communications Technology category.
Professor Smith was recognised for his pioneering work into sustainable and energy efficient technologies, especially his contributions to green roofing systems, window and lighting technologies.
2012
February
Joining forces for a smarter planet
Imagine a world where your phone displays the current position and direction of the elevator, where the building can help locate a colleague, and where your fridge can notify your car to collect milk on the way home from work.
This future is a step closer thanks to an ambitious new collaboration between UTS and IBM that seeks to create an intelligent ecosystem that connects people, devices, technologies and the built environment.
January
UTS makes study real for priority school students
Design, video production, sustainability in science, nursing and robot building are all in a day's work for about 150 year 11 students, including 10 Indigenous students, taking part in the 2012 UTS summer schools.
The UTS Make it Real Summer Schools program is now in its fourth year, running over two weeks during the January school holidays.
2011
October
New NMR device means power upgrade for UTS research
UTS research to understand disease states such as cancer will be boosted by the launch of a new $1.2million nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) device for the Faculty of Science. The machine, which will be installed in a new NMR facility in November, is the latest benefit of a long-standing partnership between Professor Philip Doble and Agilent Technologies. The 500 megahertz instrument will replace the current NMR in UTS's possession – a 20year old 300 megahertz machine – with a resulting boost in capabilities that will benefit research across the faculty.
Research excellence the toast of UTS
Leading UTS research in areas from choice modelling to sustainability and improving services for the homeless was recognised in the 2011 Vice Chancellor's Awards for Research Excellence. The awards, presented by Dr Kate Wilson, Executive Director of the Office of Environment and Heritage's Scientific Services Division, were on offer in seven categories, from early career research excellence to the integration of research into teaching and learning.
A new book by a clinical psychologist Antony Kidman PhD
Dr Kidman is the director of the Health Psychology Unit at the University of Technology Sydney and in his book he raises current world issues that impact on our emotional health such as population growth, energy, food and water supplies, global warming and conflict resolution.
UTS awarded five-star rating
UTS has been awarded five stars in the new QS Stars system, which recognises excellence in higher education. UTS was independently assessed by QS, the company also behind the World University Rankings.
September
Offensive language impresses in 3 Minute Thesis final
Law student Elyse Methven triumphed at the UTS 3 Minute Thesis final last week with a presentation on offensive language crimes.
August
UTS research trailblazers shine in awards final
UTS researchers took out top honours at the first ever UniQuest Trailblazer Grand Final held in Brisbane on 15 August. Dr Andrew Hutchinson from the Faculty of Science won the open category, while student Sam Brennan and his team from the School of Medical and Molecular Biology took the first runner up position in the student category.
