summer

An elderly woman looking uncomfortable fans herself

4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat

29 Sep 2023

Extreme heat and bushfires bring unique challenges for someone with dementia. Here’s how we can all play a part in helping them stay safe and cool this spring and summer.

The eight deadly days of Christmas: how to stay safe from drowning in Australia this summer

20 Dec 2021

Australians are entering our most dangerous time of year for fatal drownings. So what can you do to keep yourself and loved ones safer this summer?

A lightbox with message 'bye bye 2020' alongside two surgical masks

COVID experts share their tips on enjoying the holiday season

02 Dec 2020

Christmas may not be cancelled, but it will certainly be different to any before, say leading COVID-19 experts.

Bushfire-related power outages in summer

09 Jan 2020

Professor John Fletcher from UNSW Engineering explains the effects of bushfires on our energy infrastructure and how consumers can help prevent outages.

Spin yarns with our experts this summer

20 Dec 2019

UNSW has a team of experts available for media interviews who can comment on the hottest topics this summer – from bushfires, climate change and wage theft scandals to the spike in domestic violence, pitfalls with technology and making New Year’s resolutions.