Happy Lunar New Year!
This month’s newsletter highlights upcoming events, S3B updates, and opportunities to engage with Australia’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Read on for details about ‘IP Essentials’, ‘Sensing meets Semiconductors’, ‘From FPGA to ASIC’, and more! Apply now for the Global Reach Student Fund and catch up on ecosystem events.
Upcoming Events
IP Essentials: Insights for PHD students
PhD students -join us for a lunchtime session webinar to explore the fundamentals of intellectual property and considerations for your research as a PhD student. In partnership with Wrays Intellectual Property, this webinar will provide a practical overview of patents, trade secrets, and common pitfalls to avoid, followed by a fireside chat with Jekaterina Viktorova, CEO and Co-Founder of Syenta, on her journey from researcher to deep‑tech founder.
From FPGA to ASIC: Insights from Blackmagic Design
Dive into the world of ASIC design with Blackmagic’s Iain Waugh as he unpacks the ASIC toolchain flow for digital design, coding styles, designing with RAMs, and how to work effectively with fabrication partners, then stick around for a fireside chat with Macquarie University Post Doctoral Researcher, Andrea Mazzanti and a Q&A.
Sensing meets Semiconductors Workshop
We’re excited to co‑host Sensing meets Semiconductors with NSSN and Macquarie University – a half‑day workshop bringing together researchers, companies and innovators in sensing and semiconductor tech. Hear from leaders including:
- Prof. Hugh Durrant‑Whyte (NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer)
- Julien Epps (UNSW Engineering Dean, NSSN Co‑Director)
- Tara Hamilton (Interim Director, S3B)
Join us for keynotes, panels, an optional facilities tour and networking drinks. If you work in sensing, semiconductors or enabling technologies, this is the place to connect and collaborate.
Careers in Semiconductor Design
SAVE THE DATE
Join us for an exclusive evening exploring Chip Design Careers!
Integrated circuits (chips) are the foundation of all advanced technologies, powering everything from AI to aerospace. The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) invites you to an exciting evening with industry professionals to:
- Explore career opportunities in chip design
- Network with experts and like-minded peers
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be part of Australia’s growing semiconductor ecosystem!
Tickets available next week!
S3B Updates
Semiconductor Global Reach Student Fund NOW OPEN!
From our ecosystem
EVG-Advanced Packaging Workshop
This FREE in depth technical event will explore the latest developments in semiconductor packaging, with EV Group experts delivering a deep dive into the world of advanced packaging technologies.
IWD Network & Workshop for Quantum & Deep Tech Women
Aligned with this year’s IWD theme, Give to Gain, this Archer event brings together women from across the quantum and deep tech ecosystem for meaningful connection, conversation and a short interactive workshop.
Quantum Australia Conference
The Quantum Australia Conference brings together researchers, start-ups, industry and government to explore how quantum technologies are moving from the lab to real‑world impact. With the theme Quantum for Impact: Unlocking Productivity, the program covers early‑stage research, global insights and applications across quantum computing, sensing and communications.
