Name, Quantum Open Day, AI & Health, and the Visualisation ChallengeâApril is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate. Plus, catch Mark Stickells' insights on how Pawsey delivered Australiaâs most powerful supercomputer. Read on.
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Dear Pawsey Friends,
Welcome to our April newsletter.
March was a Quantum-packed month for Pawsey and Australia. It started with SupercomputingAsia 2025 (SCA25) in Singapore, where we unveiled a big milestone in Quantum-HPC integrationâa new workflow combining CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs with NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips and Quantum Brilliance Virtual QPUs. You will find more details on this development in the newsletter.
Following this event, our CEO and Quantum team were on the move; we hosted QuEraâs Jonathan Wurtz, supported Quantum Australia in Brisbane, and participated in the Quantum Industry Day at NSW Parliament.
While all of this was happening, Mark Stickells took a moment to reflect on the journey of procuring and deploying Australiaâs most powerful and greenest supercomputer, Setonix. In a long-form piece on LinkedIn (which we are sharing below), he explores how innovation, collaboration, and a committed team delivered more computing power for Australian researchâon budget and during a global pandemic.
We also:
Hosted the WA Data Science Innovation Hub Leadership Breakfast, gathering CTOs and CIOs from industry and government to discuss the future of data science and AI.
Welcomed Perth's Black Swan Summit attendees for a tour of Pawsey and presented during the conference.
Sponsored the Scrapyard Sydney Hackathon, supporting the next generation of coders.
Engaged in Science Meets Parliament, later hosting Science & Technology Australia CEO Ryan Winn and WAâs Superstars of STEM.
If you missed these updates, follow us on LinkedIn for real-time highlights. Or, you can wait for the next newsletterâbut we cannot promise all the fun photos. đ
Finally, in this monthâs SuperScience Story, we spotlight Prof Jingbo Wang, a passionate quantum researcher who has been actively involved in recent quantum events. Read about her inspiring career at the end of this edition.
Enjoy the newsletter, discover the events we have planned for you, and if you have not yet, follow us on LinkedIn and Bluesky and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Pawsey and Quantum Brilliance Advance Quantum Integration with Novel Hybrid Workflow
In collaboration with Quantum Brilliance this month, we have achieved a major breakthrough in incorporating quantum computing into real-world applications. Led by Dr. Pascal Elahi and the Pawsey quantum team, the project developed a hybrid workflow that seamlessly integrates CPU, GPU, and quantum processing power.
This innovation paves the way for advances in AI, bioinformatics, and radio astronomy, reinforcing Australia's leadership in quantum and supercomputing convergence. With plans to extend the workflow to Pawseyâs Setonix supercomputer using a physical quantum computer, this achievement brings quantum computing one step closer to practical implementation.
How do you successfully procure and deploy Australiaâs most powerful research supercomputerâon budget, during a global pandemic, and with greater impact for researchers? In his latest op-ed, Mark Stickells shares Pawseyâs innovative approach to supercomputing procurement, overcoming supply chain challenges, and ensuring Setonix delivers maximum value for Australian science. Through smart partnerships, a committed team, and a focus on real research challenges, Pawsey has built an infrastructure that accelerates breakthroughs in drug discovery, genomics, climate science, and AI.
How is AI changing the future of healthcare? From diagnosing diseases faster to personalising treatments, AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) are driving groundbreaking innovations.
Join us for an online panel discussion during World Health Day week, where experts will explore how AI is transforming biomedical research, clinical care, and health outcomes.
Panellists: đš Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman â Doctor & Computer Scientist, Perth Childrenâs Hospital đš Dr Saskia Freytag â Computational Biologist, WEHI đš Shiv Meka â Chief Data Scientist, Royal Perth Hospital
Moderated by Dr Sarah Beecroft, Pawsey Life Sciences Applications Specialist
Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of AI in medicine, this session is for you. Be part of the conversation.
Looking for a fun and educational family day out to start the school holidays? Join us at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre for a special World Quantum Day Open House!
This free event is full of exciting hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and the chance to meet quantum experts. Kids and adults alike can explore the mysteries of quantum computing, create their own quantum-inspired artwork, and discover how supercomputers are shaping the future. With multiple 90-minute sessions available throughout the day, you can pick a time that suits your family. Spots are limited, so register early. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of quantum computing.
Join us for an interactive session exploring how WAâs leading bioinformaticians are harnessing supercomputing to accelerate their research.
Discover real-world applications of high-performance computing (HPC) in genomics, transcriptomics, and other data-intensive biological sciencesâand how HPC is enabling faster, deeper insights.
You will also have the chance to bring your own project idea for a hands-on session with Pawseyâs Fast Track Allocation Scheme.
Join us for the Pawsey 2025 Visualisation Conference and Competition to explore the future of data visualisation. This two-day event will feature expert talks, cutting-edge research presentations, live demonstrations, and exclusive tours of the Centre.
Get Involved:
Present Your Work: Submit an abstract for a talk.
Enter the Visualisation Competition: Showcase your data visualisation (video/interactive/VR).
Whether you are a researcher, data scientist, science communicator, or industry leader donât miss your chance to be part of the visualisation revolution! Stay tuned for more details.
If you need support with your visualisation competition, you can submit a request via help@pawsey.org.au, and we will do our best to assist based on our teamâs availability.
We are proud to sponsor the Australian Academy of Science's AI in Science Series, highlighting AIâs impact across disciplines. April session was focus is on AI in healthcare; from robotic surgery to AI-driven drug development and early disease detection.
Speakers: đš Prof. Enrico Coiera, Macquarie University đš Prof. Monika Janda, University of Queensland
You can watch the recording which is now available in the link below
Programming the smallest particles to harness the power of quantum computing
UWA's Professor Jingbo Wang explores quantum computing by simulating single atoms, electrons, and photons. Her research, leveraging the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, develops quantum algorithms for machine learning, optimisation, and network analysis.
Unlike classical bits, quantum bits (qubits) exist in multiple states simultaneously, enabling exponentially faster computations. Jingboâs team demonstrates real-world quantum applications, from scheduling complex tasks to analysing large networks with unprecedented efficiency.
By modelling quantum logic operations on supercomputers, Jingboâs research is laying the foundation for this imminent leap, bringing us closer to a future where quantum computers unlock new scientific and industrial frontiers.
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