Infrastructure funding supports cutting-edge research

Students at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's North Terrace campus

Five University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø projects have received more than $8 million in funding from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grant scheme.

A hydrogen storage facility, a chemistry study system and a site for biotech plants are among five University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø projects that have received more than $8 million in funding from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grant scheme.

The LIEF scheme provides funding for acquisition for key research equipment and infrastructure, allowing Australian researchers to undertake excellent basic and applied research and training.

It also prioritises collaboration and cooperative initiatives to allow Australian researchers access to expensive facilities nationally and internationally.

Professor Anton Middelberg, University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), said it was a great result for the University.

“This vital funding will allow our researchers – in