Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons has been named 2018 Australian of the Year.
14 Nov 2018
Off-label prescribing of psychotropic drugs to adults on the autism spectrum could be exposing individuals to harm.
UNSW students and staff gather to analyse results of their botanical research into the campus fig trees.
14 Nov 2018
A group of students, staff and researchers are applying some creative thinking to preserve iconic fig trees on UNSW Sydney’s Kensington campus.
Bottlenose dolphins of Bunbury, Western Australia. Credit: Delphine Chabanne, Murdoch University
14 Nov 2018
An analysis of dolphin genes has revealed information about their past migrations, showing just how crucial migrants might be for other populations.
In a year of normal rain, the University's system will return 30 megalitres of stormwater to Botany Sands Aquifer.
13 Nov 2018
UNSW Sydney is installing a second rainwater capture and reuse pit under its Kensington campus to reduce stormwater damage and replenish water supplies in the local area.
Left to right: Professor Emma Johnston AO, Dean, UNSW Science; UNSW Chancellor David Gonski AC; Ita Buttrose; Professor Rodney Phillips, Dean, UNSW Medicine
13 Nov 2018
Ita Buttrose has been awarded the University’s highest honour in recognition of her eminent service to health.
12 Nov 2018
A project led by UNSW Canberra researcher David Paull is tracking in detail the effect of brumbies on some of the nation's most iconic country.
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'A win for the community, the utility and the environment': UNSW is working with Sewer Venting and Crane Hire Services on reducing costs for utilities. Photo: Shutterstock
12 Nov 2018
UNSW researchers are collaborating with Sewer Venting and Crane Hire Services (SVSR) to look at the potential for graphene oxide to be applied to wastewater collection networks.
Pat Anderson with UNSW Dean of Law George Williams (left) and UNSW Chancellor David Gonski.
08 Nov 2018
Pat Anderson has been honoured for her advocacy of social justice and lasting change for Australia’s First Peoples.
Census data and other official statistics are used for government planning and budgeting. Image from Shutterstock
12 Nov 2018
Digital technologies put an abundance of data at our fingertips, but we must ensure questions of what should, and should not, be measured are answered before we use them in official statistics.
07 Nov 2018
Philanthropist Sir Owen Glenn has donated $3 million for research to be led by UNSW academics at the Microbiome Research Centre, based at St George Hospital.
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Scientist at work at the UNSW Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics.
07 Nov 2018
UNSW Sydney researchers are leading the genetic analysis of data from a landmark aspirin trial, creating a powerful resource for biomedical research.
Stephen Fry presented the keynote address of the Festival during a whirlwind visit. Photo: Yaya Stempler
06 Nov 2018
What will happen in the next sexual revolution? When will machines become smarter than humans? The Festival of Dangerous Ideas, presented this year for the first time in conjunction with UNSW, asked some fascinating questions.
Renata and Andrew Kaldor after receiving their commendation. "[We understand] some of the things desperate refugees do to escape and find safety,” Mr Kaldor said.
07 Nov 2018
Andrew and Renata Kaldor, former refugees who have used their career success to influence refugee law and policy, have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to society.
Dr Andrew Leigh, winner of the 2018 Bragg UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing, with Dean of Science, Professor Emma Johnston.
07 Nov 2018
A piece on the effects of placebo surgeries and the birth of randomised trials has been awarded the 2018 Bragg UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing.
07 Nov 2018
Five new Professors of Practice will work with UNSW Business School students to inspire closer links with industry.
