PREMIER LAUNCHES SMART STATE’S NEW RESEARCH HUB
Published Monday, 23 October, 2006 at 08:56 AM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
Premier Peter Beattie today announced the first major project funded through the Smart State Research Facilities Fund has been completed.
“Queensland’s research stature grew today with the opening of the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland,” Mr Beattie said.
“With the State Government’s $20 million investment, this unique $70 million Institute will help maintain Queensland’s edge as the powerhouse of the knowledge economy,” he said.
“This world-class facility brings scientists and engineers under one roof, combining their expertise in biological, chemical and physical sciences for the first time.
“Not only does this stand the Smart State in excellent stead to advance research discoveries, it provides important educational opportunities for Queenslanders who will learn from the best in the world.
“Having this kind of sophisticated infrastructure at the Institute will also help grow our biotechnology and nanotechnology instrument manufacturing industry.”
The Institute will support the work of more than 300 scientists and engineers in four main research areas – nanotechnology for energy and the environment; systems biotechnology; cell and tissue engineering; and biomolecular nanotechnology and devices.
“These state-of-art facilities have been purpose built to enable our brightest scientific minds to dedicate themselves to a host of research problems,” said the Premier.
”This work is at the cutting edge, with the potential to create new industries.”
The Queensland Government has been actively encouraging the development of biotechnology and nanotechnology, including investing in UQ’s Brain Institute and the Queensland University of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation.
“The Queensland Government is making every effort to support our emerging biotechnology industry in achieving its projections of $4 billion in revenue and 16,000 jobs by 2025,” Mr Beattie said.
“Having this expertise in Queensland also means we are a more attractive partner than ever before for major research institutes around the world, and we are continuing to grow that recognition.”
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October 23, 2006
Media Contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
“Queensland’s research stature grew today with the opening of the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland,” Mr Beattie said.
“With the State Government’s $20 million investment, this unique $70 million Institute will help maintain Queensland’s edge as the powerhouse of the knowledge economy,” he said.
“This world-class facility brings scientists and engineers under one roof, combining their expertise in biological, chemical and physical sciences for the first time.
“Not only does this stand the Smart State in excellent stead to advance research discoveries, it provides important educational opportunities for Queenslanders who will learn from the best in the world.
“Having this kind of sophisticated infrastructure at the Institute will also help grow our biotechnology and nanotechnology instrument manufacturing industry.”
The Institute will support the work of more than 300 scientists and engineers in four main research areas – nanotechnology for energy and the environment; systems biotechnology; cell and tissue engineering; and biomolecular nanotechnology and devices.
“These state-of-art facilities have been purpose built to enable our brightest scientific minds to dedicate themselves to a host of research problems,” said the Premier.
”This work is at the cutting edge, with the potential to create new industries.”
The Queensland Government has been actively encouraging the development of biotechnology and nanotechnology, including investing in UQ’s Brain Institute and the Queensland University of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation.
“The Queensland Government is making every effort to support our emerging biotechnology industry in achieving its projections of $4 billion in revenue and 16,000 jobs by 2025,” Mr Beattie said.
“Having this expertise in Queensland also means we are a more attractive partner than ever before for major research institutes around the world, and we are continuing to grow that recognition.”
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October 23, 2006
Media Contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500