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Young woman in a wheelchair on the shore of a rocky beach

The new Quarterly Essay weaves personal history and detailed policy analysis, examining the unintended consequences of the NDIS, and how we can best realise the scheme’s original intent.

row of trees before they are being planted

Nature positive is the new rallying cry to reverse environmental decline. But it could easily become greenwash – if we’re not careful.

Group photo at the Alumni Awards 2023

The 2023 Alumni Award winners inspire positive change and empower communities globally, embodying UNSW’s commitment to creating a brighter future for all. 

bushfire with flames and sun illuminated smoke clouds at dusk on mountain ridge

The upcoming bushfire season in Australia may be bad, but future years pose a more significant threat, says a UNSW bushfire expert.

apis mellifera honey bee in the act of stinging

The anatomy of bee stingers could help lead to advancements in the emerging field of micro medical devices.

pair of hands with paper cut-out of people holding hands, including one in wheelchair

Intended to be a no-fault insurance scheme for Australians with severe and permanent disability, the NDIS has changed lives but also been the subject of controversy in its first decade.

UNSW Canberra City Campus

The establishment of UNSW’s new Canberra city campus will attract local, national and international students and strengthen the University’s collaboration with ACT industry partners.

a handshake between two people signifying a business deal

The growing use of external consultants to do government work has led to a “hollowing out” of the public service.

bushfire in australian outback

Two decades of satellite data have allowed us to map fires across the country and identify areas facing high fire risks.

3D illustration of a horizontally moving flame arrow

Militaries around the world are scrambling to realise the ‘God mode’ of invulnerability and infinite ammunition promised by laser weapons.

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