UNSW School of Chemistry

A photo taken from a microscope showing bunches of stem cells embedded in a soft gel

Scientists use materials to make stem cells behave like human embryos

16 Dec 2022

A serendipitous discovery in the lab has the potential to revolutionise embryo models and targeted drug therapies.

UNSW student wins international thesis competition

13 Oct 2022

Merryn Baker took the top prize in the Universitas 21 Three Minute Thesis competition with her presentation on diagnosing lung disease through a breath test.

Winners of the 3MT competition with UNSW VC Attila Brungs and judges Dr Sonu Bhaskar and Zina Kaye

Sniffing out lung disease takes this year's 3 Minute Thesis top prize

05 Sep 2022

Scientia PhD candidate Merryn Baker wowed judges with her presentation on diagnosing lung disease through breath analysis

A hand is held just above rippling water

Don’t fall for the snake oil claims of ‘structured water’. A chemist explains why it’s nonsense

05 Aug 2022

What is ‘structured water’ (aka hexagonal water, EZ water, or H3O2)? You might see people advertising it, but it’s not a real thing.

UNSW professor wins Royal Australian Chemical Institute award

11 Nov 2021

Justin Gooding has been recognised for his research into commercial diagnostic devices including a glucose meter and 3D bioprinter.

NSW looks to lead the way with mRNA vaccines

05 May 2021

UNSW academic to provide advice to the NSW Government on plans to manufacture mRNA vaccines locally.

UNSW academic awarded $1.5m grant for treatment of malignant melanoma

18 Sep 2020

A grant from the US National Cancer Institute will be used to investigate personalised treatment for malignant melanoma.

UNSW tops ARC funding for investment in research infrastructure

17 Jan 2020

More than $4.4 million has been awarded to six UNSW projects under the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme.

Power packed

29 Mar 2016

Affordable power storage is the missing link in the renewable energy revolution. Neeraj Sharma is developing next-generation rechargeable batteries that run on seawater.