Chemistry Australia is delighted to announce that members, manufacturing supply chains and the broader economy will benefit from the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants.
Chemistry Australia has worked with member universities and industry partners to help secure over $7 million in new funding for two collaborative research initiatives.
- $4m over 5 years for the ARC Research Hub for Energy-Efficient Separation
- $3.28m over 5 years for the ARC Training Centre for the Chemical Industries
The grants add significant research capacity to address key challenges for the business of chemistry and customers throughout the manufacturing sector including: the development of industry-ready talent from universities; access to world-class energy efficiency research capability; and the creation of networks to tackle innovation projects with global scale.
Chemistry Australia is an industry partner in both initiatives led by universities from the Chemistry Australia membership, including: Monash University, The University of Melbourne, University of NSW and Swinburne University of Technology.
Partnership by the industry and research sector has been instrumental in the successful ARC applications, including Chemistry Australia members: CSIRO, Qenos, DuluxGroup, and PPG Industries.
Chemistry Australia is a leader in the collaborative development of successful research initiatives. Our work supports members by helping to attract funding, establish and strengthen networks, and build capability at all points within the innovation ecosystem. The results continue to help the Australian chemistry industry enhance competitiveness in domestic and global markets. Read more on programs: CSIRO Strategic Alliance, Industry Collaboration, Graduates in Industry, Research Link.
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The ARC Research Hub for Energy-Efficient SeparationThe ARC Research Hub for Energy-efficient Separation will improve energy efficiency, cost-competitiveness, and environmental sustainability for industries that use separation processes including water, chemicals, oil and gas, food and mining. Reducing energy inputs for Australian manufacturers is especially important given the significant increases in energy costs and supply uncertainty, which can impact competitiveness. Led by Professor Xiwang Zhang from Monash University, the Hub will draw on the expertise of 33 leading scientists, researchers and industrial experts from Monash University and 25 partner institutions, including Australian and international universities and companies. The Centre will:
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The ARC Training Centre for the Chemical IndustriesThe ARC Training Centre for the Chemical Industries is a new sustainable industry-led research and training program to support the development and competitiveness of Australia’s chemistry industry. The initiative addresses the industry’s need for highly skilled workplace-ready graduates, with a strong understanding of the industry context and experience in conducting industry-focused research. Led by Dr Anastasios Polyzos from the University of Melbourne, the Centre brings together the University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO, chemical industry partner organisations and Chemistry Australia. The Centre will:
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Media contacts:
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Chemistry Australia is the pre-eminent national body representing the $40 billion Australian chemistry industry, one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the country. The industry employs more than 60,000 people and contributes more than $11.6 billion to GDP in industry value add. Members of Chemistry Australia are positioned across the entire value chain including manufacturers, importers and distributors, logistics and supply chain partners, raw material suppliers, fabricators, compounders, recyclers, research, academia and service providers to the industry. These businesses range from small family-owned companies to leading national and multinational enterprises.
