School of Chemistry

A photo taken from a microscope showing bunches of stem cells embedded in a soft gel

A serendipitous discovery in the lab has the potential to revolutionise embryo models and targeted drug therapies.

Graphic showing view of electric vehicle battery next to a charge symbol

Scientists have developed a positive electrode material that doesn’t diminish after repeated charging cycles, for the manufacture of durable solid-state batteries.

Justin Gooding

Professor Justin Gooding and Dr Deborah Burnett have been recognised in the Annual Health and Medical Research Awards for their outstanding achievements in health and medical innovation.

John Church

Researchers from UNSW Science receive the James Cook Medal, and awards for research and scholarly excellence.

Merryn Baker.jpg

Merryn Baker took the top prize in the Universitas 21 Three Minute Thesis competition with her presentation on diagnosing lung disease through a breath test.

Winners of the 3MT competition with UNSW VC Attila Brungs and judges Dr Sonu Bhaskar and Zina Kaye

Scientia PhD candidate Merryn Baker wowed judges with her presentation on diagnosing lung disease through breath analysis

Gas being burned on-site via flaring

With a unique metal – osmium, researchers are one step closer to cutting methane wastage.

Diana Zhang

Diana Zhang will share her research on developing an advanced machine learning method that can diagnose Parkinson’s Disease from a chemical 'fingerprint'. 

RNA Institute launch group labs

Director of the Institute, Professor Pall Thordarson says the RNA revolution is just getting started.

Man sitting on hill gazing up at green-headed comet flying in night sky

The team solved this mystery with the help of a vacuum chamber, a lot of lasers, and one powerful cosmic reaction.

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