The report features research enabled by Microscopy Australia that is leading to new vaccines, advanced medical implants, next‑generation batteries, cleaner hydrogen production, improved fertilisers, and new pathways for critical mineral discovery. These outcomes span the full research lifecycle, from fundamental discovery through to commercial translation, policy relevance and industry uptake. The 2025 Research Highlights provides evidence of how sustained, nationally coordinated research infrastructure enables universities, researchers and industry to deliver outcomes that matter: for the economy, for policy, and for the community.
Microscopy Australia helps researchers see and understand the world at its most fundamental level – whether that’s mapping atomic arrangements in quantum devices, revealing the structure of a virus for vaccine development, or tracing the origins of critical minerals. By enabling access to advanced capability and deep technical expertise, Microscopy Australia supports research that underpins national priorities in health, net zero, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, critical minerals and more, ensuring Australian discoveries translate into real‑world impact.
Microscopy Australia is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), State Governments and Universities.
March 3, 2026
