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  • Bruker Ultraflextreme

    Published on: 7 June 2021
    The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis is pleased to announce the installation of the Bruker Ultraflextreme MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometer, which has been recently relocated from Queensland Institute of Medical Research Berghofer (QIMR Berghofer).

  • RCC and CMM develop a RDM solution for UQ scientific instruments

    Published on: 6 May 2021
    RCC is working with CMM to deploy a research data management (RDM) solution to help its researchers handle large amounts of data from scientific instruments.

  • 2021 Nature Communications paper that made use of CMM's instruments

    Published on: 2 March 2021
    CMM helped to develop (in our Clean Room EBL facility) the chip and coating techniques for 'binding antibodies' and catch cytokines as well as characterising the surfaces with SEM and Mass Spec.

  • International Space Station Tests Virus-fighting Surface Coating developed by Boeing and The University of Queensland

    Published on: 24 February 2021
    Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting experiments with an antimicrobial surface coating designed to fight the spread of bacteria and viruses, including the Earth-bound SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic.

  • JEOL Spiral TOF

    Published on: 17 February 2021
    CMM is pleased to announce the installation of the JEOL Spiral TOF mass spectrometer, which was funded though the former RFIG program at The University of Queensland

  • Employment opportunity at CMM - Data and Image Processing Scientist

    Published on: 8 February 2021
    We are seeking a Data & Image Processing Scientist for a full-time, 3 year fixed term position. Applications close: 19 Feb 2021 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time

  • Employment opportunity at CMM - Laboratory Manager - X-Ray Diffraction, Spectroscopy and Imaging

    Published on: 27 January 2021
    We are seeking a X-Ray Diffraction, Spectroscopy & Imaging Laboratory Manager for a full-time, continuing position. Applications close: 10 Feb 2021 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time.

  • Employment opportunity at CMM - Scientific Officer

    Published on: 18 January 2021
    We are seeking a Scientific Officer for a full time, continuing position. Applications close: 08 Feb 2021 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time

  • 2021 Nature Communications paper that made use of CMM's instruments

    Published on: 15 January 2021
    Australian scientists have built a perovskite solar cell based on 2D and 3D salts. By adding a fluorinated lead salt in the processing solution – normally used to form 3D methylammonium lead iodide – they were able to achieve a 21.1% efficiency, an open-circuit voltage of 1.12 V, a short-circuit current of 22.4 mA/cm2, and a fill factor of 84%.

  • Christmas and New Year Closure

    Published on: 17 December 2020
    CMM will be closing over the Christmas period. In an emergency please contact UQ Security on (07) 3365 3333. We have enjoyed working with you this year and we wish you a safe and happy festive season.

  • CMM Prize Winners

    Published on: 10 December 2020
    The annual Research and Innovation staff awards ceremony was held yesterday with the aim to celebrate the achievements and successes of our colleagues that reflect and support UQ’s values. We are proud to announce that CMM staff received 2 awards. Congratulations to all involved!

  • CVL@Wiener used for the 1,000th time

    Published on: 4 December 2020
    After almost six months of being connected to the Characterisation Virtual Laboratory (CVL), RCC-managed high-performance computer Wiener hit an important milestone this month when it was used for the one-thousandth time via the imaging platform.

  • Handbook of Mineral Spectroscopy

    Published on: 20 November 2020
    The CMM congratulates Dr Barry Wood and Dr Theo Kloprogge on their latest endevour - The Handbook of Mineral Spectroscopy Volume I: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. Barry is a CMM and UQ stalwart, who retired in 2019 after 50 years of service at UQ including over 35 years establishing and managing its XPS facilities.

  • Employment opportunities at CMM - Senior R&D Engineering Technician (Mechatronic Engineer)

    Published on: 3 November 2020
    We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineering Technician (Mechatronic Engineer). Applications close: 27 Nov 2020 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time

  • Fats fighting back against bacteria

    Published on: 3 November 2020
    Droplets of fat inside our cells are helping the body’s own defence system fight back against infection, University of Queensland researchers have discovered.

  • 125 years of X-rays

    Published on: 2 November 2020
    Today it's commonplace, but at the time it was a medical-technical revolution - the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen 125 years ago in Würzburg. His discovery on November 8, 1895 heralded a new era in medicine that provided previously unknown insights into the human body.

  • EDAX webinar: what's important on EBSD - pattern and analysis

    Published on: 28 October 2020
    Tuesday 10th November. 4-6pm AEST

  • Lecture series for Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy

    Published on: 14 October 2020
    Zoom lectures, 3pm - 5pm Tuesday afternoons starting on 20th October 2020 - 8 lectures.

  • Vaxxas sign deal with Queensland State Government

    Published on: 7 October 2020
    Vaxxas has signed an agreement with the Queensland government to produce enough needle-free vaccine kits to deliver 300 million doses each year.

  • Microscopy Australia User Survey 2020 - Lucky Draw $100!

    Published on: 19 August 2020
    You are invited to participate in CMM’s annual user survey, run by Microscopy Australia. It will be open from 19th August to 8th September 2020. As a thank you for participating Microscopy Australia is offering the chance to win one of five $100 gift cards.

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