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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.

Windfarm overlooking a mining site

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.

DECRA 2024 Awards

UNSW early career researchers awarded more than $6m in funding

28 Aug 2023

The funding enables researchers to develop their projects, providing economic, commercial, environmental, and social benefits for Australians.  

lady holding salmon and sausage in supermarket

Can we trust the food we’re eating?

28 Aug 2023

From counterfeit ingredients to misleading labels, food fraud compromises the authenticity and safety of the food we consume.

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