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VISUAL: Six boxes showing researchers and technology
TEXT ON SCREEN: How are our researchers making an impact?
VISUAL: Distinguished Professor Min Gu is smiling at camera, shots of him with researchers in labs
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Distinguished Professor Min Gu, School of Science, Physics pioneer
Next generation technology for optical data storage & green energy
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Inspired by nature’s genius solutions to technical challenges, like butterfly wings & fern leaves
VISUAL: Shots of technology and Min Gu with colleagues
Breakthrough optical disk that can safely store data for 600+ years
Better solar cells & new electrode to boost power storage by 5000%
VISUAL: Elena Campbell is facing camera standing, shots of her walking around and sitting in the legal district follow
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Elena Campbell, Centre for Innovative Justice, Legal innovator
Shining a spotlight on perpetrators of family violence
Early interventions to target perpetrators through justice system, address risk at its source
Making the system work for victim-survivors, a system that's consistent & accountable
Shaping our approach to family violence
- changes in courts
- government reforms
VISUAL: Associate Professor Madhu Bhaskaran is smiling at camera, shots of her with researchers in labs follow
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Associate Professor Madhu Bhaskaran, School of Engineering, Trailblazing engineer
Stretchable & unbreakable electronics that can be worn like ’electronic skin’
Patented game-changing tech, crammed with sensors and microelectronics
sense UV to fight skin cancer, detect dangerous gases in mines, smart contact lenses, real-time health monitoring
It's the future of wearable health technology
VISUAL: Dr Vicki Couzens is sewing a possum skin cloak, shots of her sketching, speaking with colleagues and creating art work follow
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Dr Vicki Couzens, School of Media and Communication, Creating Culture
Senior Knowledge Holder for Possum Skin Cloak Story & Gunditjmara Language revival
Reclaiming, regenerating and revitalising cultural knowledge
Research & practice across the spectrum of arts & creative expression
Artist behind "Law of the Land", a powerful new statement of Aboriginal sovereignty
VISUAL: Professor Arnan Mitchell and Professor Vipul Bansal are talking in a lab, shots of them with research colleagues and lab equipment follow
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Professor Arnan Mitchell, School of Engineering, Microengineer
Professor Vipul Bansal, School of Science, Nanoscientist
Joining forces on new technology for early detection of Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes: No early test, 70% of insulin-producing cells destroyed before diagnosis
New tech will accurately predict diabetes risk, even in newborns
Combines cutting-edge nano biosensing & lab-on-a-chip technologies
Life-changing tech for the 2400 Australians diagnosed each year
VISUAL: Professor Sarah Bekessy is smiling at camera, shots of her with plants and walking through an urban garden follow
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Professor Sarah Bekessy, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, Biodiversity champion
Bringing nature back into our cities to solve our biggest urban problems
Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, liveability, physical & mental health, Indigenous engagement
Urban greening to build better suburbs and protect threatened species
Biodiversity guidelines for urban design, adopted by developers and regulators
Shaping The World
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