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World Space Week: big ideas will soon launch into action

04 Oct 2023

Space mining and the need to deal with space junk are set to be major developments over the next decade, say UNSW experts.

Scientia Professor Martin Green

UNSW Sydney’s Martin Green elected to US National Academy of Engineering

03 Oct 2023

Scientia Professor Martin Green has been elected to the United States National Academy of Engineering for his work in solar energy development.

Wind turbine and nuclear power station

Australian nuclear energy debate needs to be reframed says UNSW academic

25 Sep 2023

UNSW expert says there is a distinct and strange difference in the way AUKUS nuclear technology is discussed compared to the potential widespread production of nuclear power in Australia.

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The next gold rush is far, far away - and closer than you think

22 Sep 2023

As space exploration and colonisation expand, off-Earth resources will create a booming market.

low angle view of solar panels on roof

Renewable backup power key to energy resilience in disasters: report

13 Sep 2023

Households need more support to implement alternative energy solutions to help manage outages during bushfires and extreme weather events. 

Tokamak device used in nuclear fusion

World-first fusion device to be built at UNSW Sydney

12 Sep 2023

A small-scale tokamak device – designed, built and managed by UNSW students – is set be housed at university’s main Kensington campus.

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How mining and renewable energy go hand in hand on the road to net zero

11 Sep 2023

A UNSW expert explains why mining will be vital to help renewable energy technologies flourish and to achieve greenhouse gas emission targets.

Three minute thesis competition

New vision for ophthalmology wins 2023 3 Minute Thesis contest

07 Sep 2023

Dr Sascha Spencer impressed competition judges with her eye-opening presentation on helping medical professionals improve diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. 

large dam on rural property

Farm dams can be converted into renewable energy storage systems: study

07 Sep 2023

New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables.

Meganne Christian

Shooting for the stars: Meganne Christian - ESA Astronaut Class of 2022 and UNSW alumna

31 Aug 2023

From UNSW Yellow Shirt volunteer to astronaut in reserve, UNSW Engineering alumna Dr Meganne Christian's career has been nothing short of remarkable.

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