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Science Alive 2025!
Science Alive once again brought together three days of curious students, engaged families, thoughtful questions, and hands-on science experiences. This year, many IPAS members, including Dr Chris Perella and Dr Ben Sparkes, contributed to outreach activities through the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) SA Branch, with volunteers from both the AIP and the Adelaide Optics Chapter.
Three IPAS Winners at 3MT Faculty Final
IPAS was proudly represented by five outstanding students at the 2025 Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET) Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. Three are moving up to the University wide final.
Our Poppies the pick of the bunch
Congratulations to Dr Sarah Scholten, who has won a 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Award by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science. Sarah is working on the next generation of atomic clocks, developing a compact high-stability clock that outperforms GPS navigation systems for defence applications.
IPAS Director, Prof Mark Hutchinson Named Finalist for 2025 Eureka Prize
Professor Mark Hutchinson, Director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), has been named a finalist in the Leadership in Science category.
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Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul Named Finalist for 2025 STEMM Educator of the Year
We are delighted to share that Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul from the University of Adelaide has been named a finalist for the 2025 STEMM Educator of the Year – University category.
IPAS Celebrates Two Finalists for 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year
Two of the three finalists for the 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year are members of our Institute. The finalists were nominated by the Chief Scientist for South Australia, reflecting the strength and breadth of research undertaken at the University of Adelaide.
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ARC Future Fellowship Awarded for Terahertz Technology Development
IPAS member Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul has been awarded a 2025 ARC Future Fellowship to advance research in compact, chip-based terahertz systems.
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IPAS Masterclass Series Empowers Researchers to Network
In How to Network When You Don’t Want to Network, Dr. Grace shared candid reflections from his own journey, moving from a reluctant networker to a well-connected researcher and leader. He offered practical advice on how to build authentic professional relationships early in one’s career, highlighting the importance of generosity, integrity, and mutual respect.
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Quantum clocks guarantee precise navigation
Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of Adelaide have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.
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QuantX and University of Adelaide to advance and commercialise quantum clock and sensing technologies with Defence Trailblazer support
Defence Trailblazer is pleased to announce that QuantX Labs has signed a new research project agreement with the University of Adelaide to mature their existing quantum sensing and timekeeping technologies. The $13.8 million project will advance existing designs from prototypes to deployable systems.
