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Joint Australia – China Laboratory on Nanoscience established

An international agreement between Australia and China to further nanoscience research has been welcomed by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans.

The Australia – China Joint Laboratory on Nanoscience will be established under the current MOU between the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) and the International Strategic Technology Alliance (ISTA) of Chinese universities.

“I welcome the signing of this important agreement that will create further linkages and opportunities for Australian universities to engage with the rapidly expanding Chinese research sector,” Senator Evans said.

The joint laboratory will build on relationships established over recent years between the ATN and key Chinese universities under the auspices of the Australia – China NanoNetwork. It will bring a new dimension to Australian – China research and development collaborations via the nationwide ATN platform.

Research undertaken at this centre will, for example, lead to enhanced diagnosis and treatment of cancer and more effective purification and treatment of potable and waste waters through the development of new nanomaterials, such as biocapsules, magnetic particles and inorganic oxide membranes.

This is a great example of the kind of cutting edge research that can be undertaken when Australian and Chinese organisation work together.

The agreement will also offer significant partnering opportunities for Australian researchers and PhD students.

“I am very pleased that Australian universities are engaging with their Chinese counterparts to build research and research training capacity, increasing their international linkages.”

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