/iser/ en /iser/news/list/2025/08/25/swiss-mobility-scholarships-students-to-apply-now-for-2026 Students now have the exciting opportunity to study and conduct research in Switzerland through three prestigious scholarship programs. These opportunities not only provide financial support but also open doors to world-class academic and professional networks. Applications for 2026 are now open, learn more here.  August 25 2025 a1833120 /iser/news/list/2025/08/25/swiss-mobility-scholarships-students-to-apply-now-for-2026 /iser/news/list/2025/08/12/2025-luxton-memorial-lecture Alison Reeve, Energy and Climate Change Program Director at the Grattan Institute, will present the 2025 Luxton Memorial Lecture, “From ambition to action: policy to deliver Australia’s net zero ambitions” on Thursday August 21, in the Braggs Lecture Theatre, the University of ����ɫ��, from 5:00 – 6:30pm.Register Now August 12 2025 a1009610 /iser/news/list/2025/08/12/2025-luxton-memorial-lecture /iser/news/list/2025/07/15/new-technology-for-cleaner-greener-steel Dr Alfonso Chinnici, from the University of ����ɫ��’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is leading a project through the Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition (HILT) CRC to increase the quality of Australian iron ore, whilst reducing emissions. July 15 2025 a1009610 /iser/news/list/2025/07/15/new-technology-for-cleaner-greener-steel /iser/news/list/2025/07/14/celebrating-dr-rachelle-kernen-awarded-arc-early-career-industry-fellowship Dr. Rachelle Kernen, a member of ISER, has been awarded an ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship to lead a $455,109 project on underground hydrogen storage. Her research focuses on Australia’s ancient salt basins, using advanced modelling and field data to identify safe, scalable storage sites, supporting the nation’s clean energy transition through strong academic–industry collaboration. July 14 2025 a1833120 /iser/news/list/2025/07/14/celebrating-dr-rachelle-kernen-awarded-arc-early-career-industry-fellowship /iser/news/list/2025/07/09/adding-hydrogen-to-the-renewable-energy-mix Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks is a way of reducing carbon emissions. University of ����ɫ�� researchers have led a series of research projects through the Future Fuels CRC, testing domestic and industrial appliances using various percentages of hydrogen to natural gas ratios. July 9 2025 a1009610 /iser/news/list/2025/07/09/adding-hydrogen-to-the-renewable-energy-mix /iser/news/list/2025/07/07/wonder-a-student-led-podcast-bringing-earths-story-to-life ISER is proud to support Wonder, a podcast created and co-hosted by PhD student Holly Cooke as part of her science communication initiative GeoCo. ISER is proud to support research that reaches beyond the lab, and Wonder does just that! July 7 2025 a1833120 /iser/news/list/2025/07/07/wonder-a-student-led-podcast-bringing-earths-story-to-life /iser/news/list/2025/06/24/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony A first in green hydrogen reactor technology was launched today at the University of ����ɫ��’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research developed by Professor Greg Metha. June 24 2025 a1009610 /iser/news/list/2025/06/24/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony /iser/news/list/2025/06/26/global-hypt-center-members-meet-in-cranfield Interim ISER Director Prof Gus Nathan and Acting CET Director Prof Greg Metha travelled to the UK earlier this month to attend the second face-to-face meeting of the Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center. June 23 2025 a1009610 /iser/news/list/2025/06/26/global-hypt-center-members-meet-in-cranfield /iser/news/list/2025/07/17/innovative-mining-solutions-presented-at-grx25 ISER members showcased two innovative research prototypes. Dr Hossein Ranjbar presented the MOVE project’s software for electric mining truck infrastructure, while Dr Cornelia Wilske and Professor Nigel Spooner demonstrated their Novel Fluorescence (NF) sensor for real-time mineral identification.  June 15 2025 a1833120 /iser/news/list/2025/07/17/innovative-mining-solutions-presented-at-grx25 /iser/news/list/2025/06/02/key-takeaways-from-professor-goran-roos-energy-crisis-presentation Last week, ISER Adjunct Professor Göran Roos delivered a thought-provoking presentation: Comparative Analysis of Energy Crises: Political and Structural Lessons from South Australia’s Blackouts and the Iberian Peninsula’s Energy Shocks.. June 2 2025 a1833120 /iser/news/list/2025/06/02/key-takeaways-from-professor-goran-roos-energy-crisis-presentation