Researchers at Microsoft have announced that the creation of the first 'topological qubits' could be a significant breakthrough for quantum computing, with potential to accelerate the design of new drugs and materials, among other applications. →

Connection & discovery were our February highlights. As part of AIME Uncover Melbourne @MelbConventions, global hosted buyers explored our innovation precinct. The excitement continued at @CultureAmp’s hackathon & an expert talk on cybersecurity laws. See highlights ↓

RT @UniMelbMDHS: Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) and @DiabetesVic have announced a 10-year partnership to drive real-world impact….

We recently welcomed the Japanese Consul General, Furuya Tokuro, alongside representatives from Red Dot Drone and Softbank to Melbourne Connect as they showcased an impressive demonstration of their latest long-distance drone operation technology. →

Caring for animals always comes with costs, but the cost burden intensified over the Black Summer and afterwards. What would it mean to include animals in our planning? →

We were delighted to welcome @UniMelb students of the Vacation Scholarships program to Melbourne Connect, where they showcased their outstanding research in mathematics & statistics. Their fresh perspectives highlight the vital role students play in shaping future innovations.

As we shift to renewables, we’ll need longer duration storage to eliminate the need for fossil fuel backup generators. An expert says 'flow batteries' may be the answer. →

We are delighted to welcome @LiquidInstrmnts to Melbourne Connect as a co-located partner. A leader in reconfigurable test instrumentation, their new office at strengthens their commitment to advancing Australia’s manufacturing sector.

Hosted by @MCFunimelb, explore how regional leaders across Australia are navigating complex energy politics and key lessons from the last decade of rapid change at Melbourne Connect. Register here:

RT @UniMelbMDHS: We’re excited to announce Jeff Malone as the new CEO of ACMD. With a strong background in MedTech, research translation, a….

The internet now makes up around 7.4 per cent of global emissions – with half of that made up of bots. Experts at @UniMelb explore democratising the public web to combat bots clogging digital spaces→

Join Professor Ben Shneiderman from @UofMaryland as he addresses opportunities and dangers of generative AI, with applications in education, medicine, and creative industries at Melbourne Connect. Registration is essential:

Congratulations to @UniMelb's A/Prof. Paul Fawcett on his appointment as @ANZSOG’s Deputy Dean, Academic. As a co-located partner at Melbourne Connect, ANZSOG is a leader in education & government-focused research across Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand →

Research suggests that Australian workers feel AI is being imposed on them without adequate consultation or training. How can businesses responsibly harness AI in 2025? →.

We extend our congratulations to Dr. Cathy Oke, Director of the @networkedcities, for being selected as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Cities →

“Quantum computing is quickly becoming a global race, with private industry and governments worldwide rushing to build the first full-scale quantum computer to advance medicine, chemistry, materials science, and other fields,” an expert says. →

Introducing @WorldViewSpace a pioneering company shaping the future of space exploration while promoting sustainability & accessibility in aerospace technology. We spoke with Dr Lara Krasnostein on their new Indo-Pacific headquarters at Melbourne Connect→.

The @MAPUniMelb Accelerator Program is searching for their next cohort of 11 startups in 2025. To date, the Accelerator has helped over 100 startups to raise: $300m+ in investment, generate $250m+ in revenue and create 1,500+ jobs. Learn more:

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient new open-source AI model that is competing with cutting-edge products from US companies such as OpenAI →

Medical AI is gaining attention for its potential to revolutionise healthcare. Experts @UniMelb say there's a gap in how older adults are represented in AI training datasets & design processes needed to create more user-friendly & effective solutions. →