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14 May 13 |
Recent advances in deep brain stimulation have brought relief to patients with a range of neurological disorders, writes Dr Amy Reichelt.
14 May 13 |
The GFC and the necessity of the stimulus package meant the Labor government has been unable to clear the slate of its predecessor, with disastrous long-term consequences, writes Lindy Edwards.
13 May 13 |
Academics from the Australian School of Business and other Faculties at UNSW are available to give their analysis of the Federal Budget.
13 May 13 |
A near decade-long restoration of a Hunter Valley wetland has earned a team of UNSW engineers a National Trust Heritage Award for conservation.
13 May 13 |
The Federal Government's announcement of a referendum on recognition of local councils in the constitution is a sensible one, but that is not enough to guarantee success, write Nicola McGarrity and Lyndon Goddard.
13 May 13 |
Carbon dioxide levels have risen above 400 parts-per-million, but geoengineering is no alternative to reducing emissions, writes Professor Steve Sherwood.
13 May 13 |
The role of local government has expanded over the last century, assuming greater responsibilities in service-delivery. In light of this, formal recognition in the Constitution is seen by many as a must, writes Shipra Chordia.
10 May 13 |
There exist several barriers that prevent women from taking senior leadership posts in arts organisations, and the most significant is child-rearing, writes Joanna Mendelssohn.
10 May 13 |
Hancock Prospecting's financial reporting practices are questionable, but what is more disconcerting is how little ASIC does to enforce the reporting requirements of the Corporations Act, writes Jeffrey Knapp.
9 May 13 |
Two UNSW researchers are among 11 world experts to have addressed the US Congress as part of President Obama’s initiative to map the human brain.
9 May 13 |
Undergraduate computing students from UNSW have cleaned up at a national cyber security challenge run by the Australian government.
9 May 13 |
With China investing massive amounts in universities, it's vital for the federal government to make hard policy decisions to ensure our system can be truly globally competitive, writes Professor Iain Martin.
9 May 13 |
It's a case of better late than never for the announcement of a referendum on recognising local government in the Australian Constitution, says George Williams.
9 May 13 |
UNSW scientists have led the development of a new Red List system for identifying ecosystems at high risk of degradation, similar to the influential Red List for the world’s threatened species.
9 May 13 |
Recognition of local government in the Australian Constitution can ensure that direct federal funding for local community infrastructure and services continues, writes George Williams.
8 May 13 |
More work is needed to understand how certain micro-organisms respond to the disinfecting properties of silver nano-particles, UNSW researchers caution.
8 May 13 |
A group of UNSW students had a taste of working at the United Nations when they attended a high-profile model UN conference in New York.
8 May 13 |
Police increasingly recognise the benefits of social media, often bypassing traditional media in breaking news. But they should think carefully about how they engage, writes Alyce McGovern.
8 May 13 |
UNSW has shot up the QS rankings to now have five subjects in the world’s top 20, with Psychology in the top 10, and Australia's highest ranking for Materials Science.
7 May 13 |
Veena Sahajwalla has become the first Australian to deliver the global iron and steel industry's most prestigious lecture, outlining the industry's role in solving the world’s growing waste problems.
7 May 13 |
Three UNSW academics take to the stage tonight for a display of learning and laughter as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.
7 May 13 |
UNSW will establish a research and training centre aimed at bolstering the Australian food industry after receiving more than $2 million in funding from the Australian Research Council.
7 May 13 |
Targeting Israel by boycotting products and people with Israeli connections is not only misguided but counterproductive to trade, international relations and regional peace, writes Tim Harcourt.
7 May 13 |
Most species of gigantic animals that once roamed Australia had already disappeared by the time people arrived, a major review of the available evidence has concluded.
7 May 13 |
A new class of drug developed at UNSW has been successfully tested in humans for the first time, opening the way to breakthrough treatments for conditions such as skin cancer and eye disease.
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