Australian of the Year

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Professor Michelle Simmons, the 2018 Australian of the Year, is among 110 members of the UNSW community named in the Queen's Birthday 2019 Honours List. 

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UNSW Sydney quantum computing pioneer Michelle Simmons looks back on her time as the 2018 Australian of the Year.

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Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons was named 2018 Australian of the Year in recognition of her pioneering research and leadership in quantum computing.

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Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons has been named 2018 Australian of the Year.

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Australia is the best place for young people and researchers to pursue what they love and realise their dreams, UNSW scientist and 2018 Australian of the Year Michelle Simmons said in her award speech.

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UNSW congratulates Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons, who was tonight named 2018 Australian of the Year in recognition of her pioneering research and inspiring leadership in quantum computing.

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UNSW scientist Michelle Simmons is in the running to be named Australian of the Year this week for her pioneering physics research and inspiring leadership in quantum computing.