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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.
6 May 13 |
Engineers from UNSW have developed an innovative method to dramatically improve the performance of low-grade silicon and reduce the cost of solar panels.
6 May 13 |
A global, online survey has been launched to see whether surfers are the unsung “guardians” of the beach, rescuing people who might otherwise have drowned.
6 May 13 |
Many people have questioned why laws designed to prevent child abuse could be applied to consenting activity between young people, such as sexting, writes Kath Albury.
6 May 13 |
In a global economy, combined study and work schemes like UNSW's prestigious Co-Op Program must go international, writes Professor Wai-Fong Chua.
3 May 13 |
UNSW's Professor Martin Green, a world leader and pioneer in solar photovoltaic technology, has been elected into the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society.
3 May 13 |
The take-home message from a study of intuition is that we need to exercise caution in relying on gut feelings, writes Ben Newell.
3 May 13 |
UNSW alumnus Damien Miller will become Australia’s first indigenous head of an overseas mission when he takes up his posting as Ambassador to Denmark this month.
3 May 13 |
UNSW academics David Sinclair and Justine Rogers are among a stellar line up of speakers at this weekend’s TEDxSydney – the festival of ideas worth spreading.
3 May 13 |
UNSW writers and artists will bring their talents to two of Sydney’s most dynamic cultural events – the Sydney Writers’ Festival and the Sydney Film Festival.
3 May 13 |
Having a 'right to education' can open a legal minefield, writes Fergal Davis.
2 May 13 |
It is imperative that Australia use its position on the UN Security Council to speak out about the use of drones, write Laura Shephard and Caitlin Hamilton.
2 May 13 |
The world has replaced its contrition for the Jews with feelings of unease about past attitudes towards Muslims. And this new unease takes a strange form, writes Clive Kessler.
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