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School of Materials Science & Engineering

Fandi Chen holds up artificial sesning device

Bio-inspired: developing technology to mimic the function of skin

26 Apr 2023

The latest developments in electronic skins (E-Skins) offer promising potential for the advancement of smart wearable technology.

Aria Ahmed-Cox

UNSW academics and alumni named 2023 Fulbright Scholars

22 Feb 2023

Fulbright Scholarships have been awarded to six members of the UNSW community to foster educational exchange and understanding between the United States and Australia.

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

Scientists use materials to make stem cells behave like human embryos

16 Dec 2022

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

water on a leaf exhibiting surface tension

Graphene oxide membranes reveal unusual behaviour of water at the nanoscale

05 Aug 2022

The same force that allows water to climb trees may prevent it from flowing through nanoscopic pores in certain materials.

researchers in lab coats and masks analysing an array of transistors

Engineers develop new integration route for tiny transistors

03 Aug 2022

The transparent and flexible material could pave the way for emerging 2D electronic applications.

Eureka Prizes trophy

UNSW researchers named as 2022 Eureka Prize finalists

27 Jul 2022

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

Kensington Mall with Globe sculpture

UNSW researchers awarded more than $7.9m for infrastructure and linkage projects

10 Jan 2022

ARC funding supports UNSW academics participating in cooperative national and international facilities and partnering with business, industry and the community.