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Welcome to the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT@UNSW), the home of microrecycling science, MICROfactorieTM technologies, the NESP Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub and the ARC Microrecycling Research Hub.

Watch the ABC Australian Story featuring Veena, and follow this link to learn more about our MICROfactorieTM technologies. 

Founded in 2008 by ARC Laureate Fellow, Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) at the University of New South Wales works with industry, national and international research partners, and governments across Australia, on the development of innovative environmental solutions for the world’s biggest waste challenges.

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    14 Oct 2022

    SMaRT on the Short Black Podcast series

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla was interviewed by award-winning 10 News First journalist, influencer, campaigner and author Sandra Sully for the Short Black Podcast series

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  • Final winners 1.HEIC
    12 Oct 2022

    SMaRT visit a catalyst to student ambitions

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena, brought inspiration to Prestons Public School’s inaugural Science Fair

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    07 Oct 2022

    Finalists announced for Australian StartCup Challenge

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena was a judge that has shortlisted three finalists for the Australian StartCup Challenge, an initiative designed to advance the circular economy and its goal of reusing materials otherwise destined for

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    06 Oct 2022

    ASI Annual Steel Convention

    On 10 October 2022, Veena will deliver a keynote address to the ASI Annual Steel Convention, talking about various UNSW SMaRT Centre 'waste to product' technologies including its next generation of research into its patented Polymer Injection

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    05 Oct 2022

    The Economist's Countdown to COP27 Conference

    On 5 October 2022 11.35am London time, Veena will deliver a keynote address to The Economist's Countdown to COP27 Conference talking about UNSW SMaRT Centre next generation of research into its patented Polymer Injection Technology known

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  • Students Forum 2022
    28 Sep 2022

    School Students' Forum

    In this video, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena, the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, joined a stellar group of NSW Australian of the Year alumni recipients at Western Sydney University to share their inspirational life stories wit

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  • Ep87 Veena Sahajwalla MICROFactories
    26 Sep 2022

    The Circular Economy Podcast

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla was interviewed by Rethink GLobal for its The Circular Economy Podcast series

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    23 Sep 2022

    Video virtual lesson

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena, a 2022 Eureka Prize winner, took part in an Australian Museum science education event for school children

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    20 Sep 2022

    Video: 10 minute genius

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena features in an educational video created by the UNSW Centre for Ideas, talking about how waste materials can become renewable resources

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  • Biz in colour podcast image
    14 Sep 2022

    Business in Colour podcast

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla was interviewed by the "Business in Colour" podcast series about how the UNSW SMaRT Centre recycling technologies derive value from waste

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  • Global Australia logo
    13 Sep 2022

    SMaRT joins Global Australia campaign

    UNSW SMaRT Centre's Prof Veena features in a new video series by the Australian Government's 'Global Australia Taskforce' initiative to promote Australian innovation

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    12 Sep 2022

    Advancing Women in STEM, Technology & Innovation

    On 16 September 2022, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will deliver a keynote address at the ChIPs and IP Australia event, Advancing Women in STEM, Technology & Innovation

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    01 Sep 2022

    Veena a 2022 Eureka Prize winner

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena has been named the 2022 Eureka Prize winner for the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science

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    31 Aug 2022

    CEDA State of the Nation webcast

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Prof Veena took part in this CEDA webcast as part of its State of the Nation series

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    30 Aug 2022

    2022 Environmental Change Agents Conference

    On 1 September 2022, Veena will deliver a student talk at the 2022 Environmental Change Agents Conference, a Victorian Education Department event to give students the tools, skills and power to make effective change on an environmen

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    30 Aug 2022

    High schools STEM event

    Prof. Veena Sahajwalla addressed students from multiple high school students in Sydney on 27 August 2022 at an event where not for profit Pratham Australia also facilitated a fundraising workshop

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    29 Aug 2022

    Eureka Stories: learning from inspiring scientists

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena, a 2022 Eureka Prize finalist, is participating in an Australian Museum science education event for school children

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    27 Aug 2022

    Fourth ABC The Drum TV show appearance

    Veena has featured in a fourth ABC TV The Drum show so far this year, this time sharing insights about a range of topics including how technology and materials circularity can help society overcome many waste challenges around 'fast fashion'

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