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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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  • Careers 2024
    22 Sep 2026

    Careers 2040: STEM Careers Reimagined

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Prof Veena Sahajwalla, will deliver a keynote address at the launch of the Careers 2040: STEM Careers Reimagined

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    21 Sep 2026

    Science at the Shine Dome 2026

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Prof Veena Sahajwalla spoke at the recent Science at the Shine Dome 2026 event in Canberra, the Australian Academy of Science’s flagship annual event

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    18 Sep 2026

    Ministerial advisory board meets

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Prof Veena Sahajwalla attended the first meeting of the Centre for Australia-India Relations with two new other members following their appointment by Foreign Minister Senator the Hon Penny Wong

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    26 Aug 2026

    Minister appoints SMaRT head to Board

    Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong has appointed UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, to the Government's Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board

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    17 Jul 2026

    Recycling spotlight for Australia-India opportunities

    Recycling research and innovation at the UNSW SMaRT Centre is helping shape conversations about how Australia and India can work together to build more sustainable manufacturing industries and strengthen resource security

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  • Veena india event
    26 Feb 2026

    India Energy Transition Summit

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena Sahajwalla will be a key speaker at the India Energy Transition Summit in India on 27 February 2026.

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    23 Feb 2026

    World Sustainable Development Summit

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena Sahajwalla will be a key speaker at the World Sustainable Development Summit in India on 26 February 2026.

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    05 Dec 2025

    SMaRT back in India

    UNSW SMaRT Centre has been participating in a series of meetings and events in India as part of bilateral initiatives between Australia and India

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  • Chris bowen
    31 Oct 2025

    New SMaRT Green Steel partnership in India

    A partnership between Indian steel giant JSW Steel and the UNSW SMaRT Center was on the sidelines for the signing of the bilateral Indian-Australia decarbonisation partnership under the Australian Government's Renewable Energy Partnership Tech Cha

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    03 Mar 2025

    AIBC & Consulate General of India Event

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will deliver a speech at the AIBC & Consulate General of India Melbourne's Business Event on 24 March 2025

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    05 Apr 2024

    SMaRT in India for Investment NSW

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre has joined NSW's Acting Trade and Investment Commissioner for India in an innovation and technology exchange tour

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    01 Jun 2023

    Circular economies learning – Australia and India

    UNSW SMaRT Centre has jointly developed and is jointly hosting a new education course to deliver a deeply immersive term-long experience in learning about the social and environmental impact of circular economies

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    19 Apr 2023

    Update: India-Australia Collaboration for Reducing Plastic Waste

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned the India-Australia Industry and Research Collaboration for Reducing Plastic Waste that SMaRT is involved in as part of their joint bilateral st

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