Raina MacIntyre

Epiwatch team

The Kirby Institute has developed the first non-English version of its AI-driven epidemic warning tool EPIWATCH, expanding its availability in one of the world's most populous countries.

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UNSW academics and researchers will engage with international writers and thinkers to share ideas, tell stories, and celebrate books.

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There has been an epidemic outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea for the first time. Here’s what you need to know about the virus, and how it spreads.

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An updated Cochrane Review suggests face masks don’t reduce the spread of COVID in the community. But there are several reasons why this conclusion is misleading.

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At times when COVID numbers are increasing, allowing infectious people to mingle freely at work and socially will create epidemic growth and make the crisis even worse.

UNSW Winners of the 2022 Eureka Prize Awards

Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Professor Raina MacIntyre, The Environment Recovery Project and researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have all received prestigious 2022 Eureka Prize awards.

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Researchers will investigate treatment measures for COVID-19 infection and the aerosol transmission of SARS-COV-2.

A man about to get a vaccine from a medical worker

The third-generation vaccine has fewer potential side effects than second-generation vaccines and can be safely given to people with weakened immune systems.

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Six UNSW Sydney projects chosen as finalists for Australia’s leading science awards.

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Fourth COVID shots have been approved for over-30s, a necessary step to help protect Australians this winter. But we should be doing more.

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