Scientists in Britain shuddered at the Brexit poll outcome and Australian scientists will be nervous about a fragile government taking office here, writes Merlin Crossley.

UNSW has announced the appointment of Professor Brian Boyle as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Enterprise to lead a new portfolio that will drive the University’s innovation agenda.

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Associate Professor Kath Albury

How do you define sexting and when is uploading a sexy pic a possible crime? Kath Albury, Associate Professor in UNSW's Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, explains.

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The eyes painted on the rumps of cattle in Botswana are designed to ward off marauding lions, helping to save the livestock and the lions from farmer retaliation. Photo: Ben Yexly/UNSW

UNSW conservationists are painting eyes on the rumps of cattle in Botswana as part of a study in "psychological trickery" to prevent lion attacks and the lethal retaliation that results.

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Juno is the first spacecraft to orbit Jupiter by passing above both poles of the planet on each revolution, and is our best chance to shed light on many of the planet's unsolved mysteries, writes Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer.

Many people eligible for the NDIS are likely to miss out on its benefits, including people who don't identify as having a disability or who don't know how to apply, writes Karen R Fisher.

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All new enterprises experience barriers to entry into the construction sector. However, recent research has shown that Indigenous businesses face more barriers than most, writes Martin Loosemore.

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New Sydney startup Snappr, which pitches itself as the "Uber for photography", is off to a flying start after more than doubling its $200K seed funding target.

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Amit Dasgupta

UNSW has appointed distinguished former Indian diplomat, author and educator Amit Dasgupta as its inaugural India Country Director.

A team of 16 students has represented UNSW at the 21st Indigenous Uni Games, an annual event combining sport and culture.

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What is this dark and dire new trend Dr Emma Jane calls "e-bile"? Why has online harassment taken such a misogynistic and twisted turn? And what are we to do about this cyber-bullying?
 

Many people eligible for the NDIS are likely to miss out on its benefits, including people who don't identify as having a disability or who don't know how to apply, writes Karen R Fisher.

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Brexit's presents some problems for startups in labour, trade and regulation but its not all bad, writes Mark Humphery-Jenner.

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Bleached seaweed. Image: Alexandra Campbell

Normally harmless bacteria can cause bleaching disease in seaweeds when the "trees of the ocean" become stressed by high water temperatures, UNSW researchers have discovered.

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Stan Grant. Photo: Kathy Luu.

UNSW is delighted to announce that award-winning journalist and author Stan Grant will deliver a major public lecture at the University in July.