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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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  • Veena good design award video snapshot
    15 Oct 2024

    The essence of good design for sustainability

    UNSW SMaRT Centre's Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, features in two video wrap-ups following the 2024 Good Design Awards, talking about the essence of good design

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  • Eco contribution paper image
    11 Oct 2024

    SMaRT work features in new science economic report

    Scientific research and development initiatives leading to technology commercialisations by the UNSW SMaRT Centre feature in a new report quantifying the economic impact of science

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    08 Oct 2024

    SMaRT tech lesson for engineers and students

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre's Green Ceramics MICROfactorieTM Technology is being featured in a training session and site visit for engineers and students by Engineers Australia

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  • Recycling International logo
    02 Oct 2024

    Turning waste into wealth: op ed

    An opinion editorial (op ed) by UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena and Head of MICROfactorie Technologies Anirban Ghose has been published by Recycling International

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    26 Sep 2024

    New role at Science & Technology Australia

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena has been appointed to the Bench-to-Boardroom Committee of Science & Technology Australia

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  • AMSCA2024 veena image
    24 Sep 2024

    Plenary lecture at AMSCA 2024 Conference

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will deliver a plenary lecture at the Advanced Materials Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications (AMSCA) 4th International Conference on 25 September 2024

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  • Tony Costa portrait of Veena2
    20 Sep 2024

    Veena portrait from Archibald in new exhibit

    An Archibald Prize portrait of UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, has been featured in a special exhibition by the National Trust in Canberra

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    13 Sep 2024

    Nazarbayev University Research Conference 2024

    From 17-19 September 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will be a key speaker at the first Annual Nazarbayev University Research Conference in Kazakhstan

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  • Womens event video image
    10 Sep 2024

    Video: The opportunity for women in the green economy

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena features in this video panel discussion, "Episode 2: The opportunity for women in the green economy", as part of the WomenxChange event series

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  • Stylecraft
    06 Sep 2024

    Exploring Creativity, Curiosity, Innovation in Next-Gen Materials

    On 7 September 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will join Stylecraft's "NEXT: Saturday Indesign Panel Discussion - Exploring Creativity, Curiosity, Innovation, and Partnerships in Next-Gen Materials"

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    04 Sep 2024

    SIPBN's Clean Energy Summit

    On 5 September 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will give the keynote speech at SIPBN's Clean Energy Summit

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  • Asean business forum image3
    23 Aug 2024

    Australia-ASEAN Business Forum

    On 29 August 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will speak at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum in the Green Economy and Energy Transition session

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    22 Aug 2024

    WomenxChange: The opportunity for women in the green economy

    On 28 August 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will speak as part of Episode 2: The opportunity for women in the green economy, as part of the WomenxChange event series

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  • Policymaker logo
    20 Aug 2024

    Op ed: The future of manufacturing with waste feedstock

    An opinion editorial (op ed) by UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena and Head of MICROfactorie Technologies Anirban Ghose has been published by The Policymaker

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  • SMaRT at Aust Museum sci week
    19 Aug 2024

    SMaRT inspires kids at museum display

    Team members of the UNSW SMaRT Centre inspired kids about recycling and sustainability with a display at the Australian Museum for National Science Week

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  • Puzzle artwork
    16 Aug 2024

    SMaRT Centre creates sustainable art work for charity auction

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre has created and developed a unique piece of artwork for a charity auction

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    14 Aug 2024

    Video of National Science Week speech

    Here is a video of UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena's annual Ann Moyal Lecture as part of 2024 National Science Week

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  • Sci priorities
    12 Aug 2024

    Helping shape Australia's new National Science and Research Priorities

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre contributed to Australia's newly announced updated National Science and Research Priorities

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