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Sunswift 7

Record-breaking UNSW Sunswift 7 reaches for the stars in Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

16 Oct 2023

UNSW student team will push more technological boundaries during epic 3600km race across Australia, but unfortunately it may be a last hurrah in the prestigious event.

traffic in australia

More green lights to reduce congestion on roads

11 Oct 2023

Crowdsourced traffic data can help ease time stuck in traffic, says a UNSW transport expert.

David Taubman, Stephen Foster, Daniel Lambert

UNSW researchers elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

11 Oct 2023

Stephen Foster, David Taubman and Daniel Lambert have been recognised among the nation’s most distinguished engineers and scientists.

spacecraft launch

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.

Moon at sunset with sky and clouds

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.

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