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New medium-density housing in Penrith NSW

New funding reinforces UNSW's strength in urban planning and housing research

08 Apr 2021

Projects for 2021 funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute are timely, practical and policy relevant.

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Art meets science at new frontier with 3D visualisation

06 Apr 2021

Public education and engagement with research can be improved using technology commonly found in computer games.

Martin Holt

NHMRC funding of $1.2m enables researchers to continue to refine Australia's HIV response

30 Mar 2021

UNSW Sydney’s longstanding partnership with state health departments and community HIV organisations will be extended to engage a broader range of people affected by HIV.

Jill Bennett

UNSW academic leads creative arts into a $10m national mental health centre

25 Mar 2021

Jill Bennett’s research plays a unique role in a new NHMRC-funded centre and the mental health care ecosystem.

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UNSW receives nearly $2 million in government funding for collaborative research

25 Mar 2021

UNSW Sydney researchers in Engineering, Science, and Arts, Design & Architecture have been awarded five grants in a new round for industry collaborations.

The Ngumu Janka Warnti (All Made from Rubbish) High Back Chair by Trent Jansen and Johnny Nargoodah made from a mesh substrate and New Zealand saddle leather

Ngumu Jangka Warniti high back chair selected for the National Gallery Victoria’s permanent collection

24 Mar 2021

Unorthodox methods and aesthetics are celebrated in the NGV’s latest acquisition.

Rosemary Kayess

UNSW's Rosemary Kayess elected chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

11 Mar 2021

The UNSW Sydney researcher, academic, lawyer and alumna has a high profile on the international stage as well as strong community connections.

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What is the point of awareness days?

05 Mar 2021

While there are many different days dedicated to raising awareness, many go beyond simply drawing attention to a cause.

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The $50 boost to JobSeeker makes Australia's payment the second-lowest in the OECD

01 Mar 2021

Any permanent increase is welcome, but there's a long way to go.

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When the media pokes fun, it's harder for the next person to get COVID tested

16 Feb 2021

When people who test positive to COVID-19 become subject to ridicule for their activities, it could make others feel reluctant to reveal their movements to contact tracers.

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