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Jellybeans – a sweet solution for overcrowded circuitry in quantum computer chips

11 May 2023

Engineers show that a jellybean-shaped quantum dot creates more breathing space in a microchip packed with qubits.

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Scientists develop AI tool to predict Parkinson's disease onset

10 May 2023

There is no blood test to identify the risk of non-genetic Parkinson’s disease, but that may change if UNSW chemists’ new machine-learning tool is validated.

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UNSW to assist building AUKUS workforce skills with $128.5 million funding boost

10 May 2023

The funding will enable new student places to build a future workforce with strong defence and nuclear technology capabilities.

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World-class UNSW scientists recognised with ARC Industry Laureate Fellowships

09 May 2023

Alexander Hamilton and Veena Sahajwalla will lead University–industry collaborations to provide real-world outcomes.

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Diet cycling impacts spatial memory: rat study

09 May 2023

UNSW research in rats shows that cycling between a healthy and unhealthy diet has significant health effects.

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The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout: study

08 May 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.

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UNSW researcher receives $1.5m award for diabetes research

05 May 2023

The Career Development Award will fund research into the link between viruses and type 1 diabetes.

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UNSW facilitates UN delegation visit on Sustainable Development Goals

05 May 2023

The visit deepened the University's commitment to working with the United Nations to achieve meaningful change, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. 

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Why mosses are vital for the health of our soil and Earth

02 May 2023

Often ignored or even removed, moss provides stabilisation for plant ecosystems the world over.

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Dementia and self-harm: why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

02 May 2023

Researchers uncover evidence in hospital data showing link between dementia and self-harm.

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