PNG

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Giving the gift of sight in Papua New Guinea

03 May 2019

Eye care research highlights the widespread problem of vision impairment in PNG, prompting advocates like Dr Anthea Burnett to keenly pursue widespread optometry services.

Ancient skull likely to be from world’s earliest known tsunami victim

26 Oct 2017

A UNSW-led geological analysis of the site where a 6000-year old human skull was discovered in Papua New Guinea in 1929 has revealed that the person most likely died in a catastrophic tsunami.

Towards Zero Hunger Worldwide

13 Oct 2017

When UNSW's Jes Sammut helped to start a fish farming research project in the remote PNG highlands, the hope was to improve the nutrition of the locals. As it turns out, the rewards are far greater, and provide a template for the greater undeveloped world.

Farming fish for change

28 Mar 2017

A UNSW-led fish farming research project in the remote PNG highlands is providing a valuable source of protein and income for locals and helping to reduce crime and tribal warfare.

Amendments could stymie PNG plan challenge

21 Aug 2013

The Federal Government can remove the legal risks facing the PNG plan by amending the Migration Act and legislating in breach of the refugee convention. But this may be a step too far for Parliament, writes George Williams.

PNG plan could worsen asylum seekers' mental health

25 Jul 2013

Resettling refugees in PNG has the potential to create a class of traumatised individuals who arrive without family or support services to meet their intense needs, writes Belinda Liddell.

PNG plan challenges core principles

24 Jul 2013

The plan to send asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea is sure to be challenged in the courts but it is unlikely to meet the same fate as the Malaysian solution, argues George Williams.

World leaders in HIV research

22 Aug 2008

UNSW's HIV researchers continue to cement their reputation as world leaders in their field.