UNSW Engineering

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UNSW researchers awarded 2023 Eureka Prizes

24 Aug 2023

The Waterbirds Aerial Survey Team, led by Richard Kingsford, Toby Walsh and Jodi Rowley have received prestigious 2023 Eureka Prizes.

A lethal autonomous weapon firing missiles

AI weaponry should be banned from the battlefield

14 Aug 2023

UNSW Sydney artificial intelligence expert says autonomous systems being used in the current Ukraine conflict need to be prohibited in the same way as chemical and biological weapons.

Dr Matthew A Brodie shows off new Walking Tall app

New app is a step towards helping people with Parkinson’s Disease walk more confidently

07 Aug 2023

UNSW biomedical engineers have developed new software that trains people with Parkinson’s to improve their gait.

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