UNSW Engineering

Tokamak device used in nuclear fusion

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

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

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

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

Meganne Christian

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

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

lady holding salmon and sausage in supermarket

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

Rickard Kingsford Eureka Prize 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

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

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

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