Associate Professor Caleb Kelly discusses the impact of and importance of sound in art galleries.
01 Apr 2020
The inequality gap could widen to the ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving poor’ if leaders aren’t courageous, says Centre for Social Impact CEO.
Face masks and hand sanitiser have become ubiquitous with the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic.
01 Apr 2020
UNSW has a wide range of experts available for media interviews on the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic.
Many people are afraid of catching coronavirus - or COVID-19 - but what impact does it have on smokers? Photo: Shutterstock
01 Apr 2020
Two UNSW Sydney academics discuss how coronavirus – primarily a respiratory virus – affects smokers.
Poppy decoration next to the wall of fallen soldiers at the Australian War Memorial. Image: Shutterstock
01 Apr 2020
A book by a UNSW law academic reveals the authoritarian laws in Australia during WW1 and their modern parallels.
Protecting Indigenous communities from COVID-19 is crucial, as is ensuring the most vulnerable within these populations are supported.
31 Mar 2020
UNSW expert warns recent legislation to protect against COVID-19 does not adequately consider the impact on Indigenous victims of family and domestic violence.
Governments around the world have been harnessing the potential of drones during the coronavirus pandemic. Image from Shutterstock
01 Apr 2020
While 'good drones' have been valuable in this pandemic, using drones to embed new systems of surveillance could be a dangerous and slippery slope.
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We're going to have to find more ways to connect with one another as physical distancing continues. Image: Shutterstock.
31 Mar 2020
It is our collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable from loneliness in the COVID-19 pandemic, says a social researcher from UNSW.
By focusing on the positive benefits - like a video date with family - people will be more excited about learning a new skill. Image: Shutterstock.
31 Mar 2020
Professor of computer science and award-winning educator, Richard Buckland, shares his tips for helping less tech-savvy relatives adapt to socialising online – with as little tension as possible.
"For decades we were told that small government is good government," A/Prof. David McKnight says.
30 Mar 2020
The coronavirus emergency is a brutal reminder that we pay a price for deregulating society in pursuit of profit.
Women workers on the front-line are assets to our healthcare system. Image: Shutterstock.
31 Mar 2020
The National Cabinet must protect women’s human rights in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
When someone dies, all debts need to be collected and paid out of the deceased estate before anyone receives any benefits. Image: Shutterstock
31 Mar 2020
Nothing is certain except for death and taxes. And even after death, taxes are one of the first liabilities to be paid off, but what about the rest of your debts?
UNSW Law student and Australian water polo representative Amy Ridge is disappointed about the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, but is staying motivated by stepping up her home training regime.
30 Mar 2020
With the postponement and cancellation of most sporting activities in Australia, UNSW’s elite athletes have quickly adapted their training regimes to the home environment.
30 Mar 2020
To fully engage with customers, online retailers have to bring the human touch of an in-store experience to online shopping.
The government hopes that by relaxing insolvency laws and making changes to rules about statutory demands, businesses will be able to deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Image from Shutterstock
27 Mar 2020
The federal government’s temporary relief measures for business require care, says a UNSW Business School Law Professor.
Critics of Australia's unemployment welfare system consider it punitive to the most vulnerable groups in society. Image: Shutterstock.
27 Mar 2020
Vulnerable groups who receive unemployment benefits in Australia face punitive payment conditions that have been challenged due to COVID-19.
There are two different types of test that can detect COVID-19. Image from Shutterstock
27 Mar 2020
The federal government has expanded the testing criteria beyond just returned travellers and those in contact with an infected person. But the new guidelines don't go far enough.
Graphene, a thin sheet of carbon atoms that forms in a honeycomb pattern, is considered a wonder material which is stronger than steel. Image: Shutterstock.
27 Mar 2020
A new class of graphene-based filters could make current gas purification methods more effective.
27 Mar 2020
Releasing prisoners will protect community, says a UNSW Professor of Criminology.
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Scientia Professor and Dean of UNSW Law, George Williams discusses many of the legal issues surrounding the Government and individuals during a pandemic.
Panic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic has left supermarket shelves empty.
27 Mar 2020
Other stakeholders need a seat at this table to decide matters of social equity and competitive significance.
Leading a virtual team. Image source: Shutterstock
26 Mar 2020
With organisations fast-tracking work from home for many employees as a result of COVID-19, there are 10 steps leaders can adopt to significantly improve their leadership skills in managing virtual teams.
Centrelink offices have been struggling under the load of new applications for the Coronavirus Supplement. Image from Shutterstock
26 Mar 2020
Australia's unemployment benefits are now middle of the pack, but the package treats two-income couples badly.
Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Image: Flickr.
26 Mar 2020
A team of world-class researchers and project staff from UNSW Sydney has been seconded to NSW Health to join the fight against COVID-19.
26 Mar 2020
UNSW lecturer Dr Rebecca Green on how infographics can cut-through the information overload and help save lives in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young girl scrolling through a phone. Image: Videoblocks
When there is heightened anxiety around us, how do we talk to our youngest generation about it? Dr Ariana Krynen from UNSW Science gives her top tips on talking to children about crisis.
The coronavirus pandemic has made the world a much more puzzling place to live. Image from Shutterstock
26 Mar 2020
When this feeling dawned on me years ago on one of many early morning drives to Canberra during my PhD, it was almost crippling.
A mother and child wear face masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
26 Mar 2020
We need to adopt a child-centred approach in this pandemic in order to reduce trauma levels.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has advised that “to date, there is no evidence that companion animals can spread the disease". Photo: Shutterstock
25 Mar 2020
Reports of companion animals starving or being killed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak highlight the vulnerable existence animals endure at the whim of humans.
24 Mar 2020
Scientia Professor Jill Bennett says the arts offer useful ways of dealing with complex mental health and emotional challenges.
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