Australian Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology (AINST)

The name change, effective from 27 November 2017, reflects the success the institute has had in broadening its reach to engage a wide range of researchers across the University community, including in the faculties of Engineering and Information Technologies, Pharmacy, Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Medicine. The University’s quantum physics team has expanded, which has included the establishment of the Microsoft Quantum Laboratory partnership, based at the Sydney Nanoscience Hub. Sydney Nano has also embraced initiatives with the Faculty of Pharmacy on nanosafety, the Business School on broadening engagement with nanotechnology, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to look at societal impacts from nanotech.