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Brandon Jack and Dean Towers at their graduation

Graduating with class: life after football for Dean Towers and Brandon Jack

06 May 2022

The two former Sydney Swans swapped footy guernseys for mortarboard hats this week as they celebrated their graduation from UNSW.

Students participating in taekwondo lessons

Refreshed UNSW Sport Strategy focuses on physical and mental wellbeing

29 Mar 2022

The refresh was inspired by broader definitions of sport brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic

Sydney Swans players and executive with UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Atilla Brungs

UNSW teams up with Sydney Swans to further athlete education

02 Mar 2022

A new partnership between the two Sydney institutions extends across the AFLM and AFLW teams, aligning with UNSW’s Women in Sport and Active Recreation Strategy.

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UNSW a cornerstone in Alex Blackwell's journey

14 Feb 2022

UNSW alumna and former Australian captain Alex Blackwell says that without UNSW her sporting career might have taken a different course.  

Group photo of Sydney FC women's player Mary Stanic-Floody, Sydney FC Chairman Scott Barlow, UNSW DVCA Merlin Crossley, and Sydney FC player and UNSW student Calem Nieuwenhof

The perfect match: UNSW and Sydney FC partnership kicks off new season

06 Dec 2021

UNSW is extending its partnership with the Sky Blues for five years, becoming the football club’s longest partnership.

Group of women smiling in sports kit after competing

Active Women: UNSW's 'first of its kind' strategy gains international recognition

25 Oct 2021

The UNSW Active Women Strategy is a finalist for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Gender Equality Awards, joining esteemed projects from across the world.

Australian Kookaburras team with their silver medals in Tokyo

To Paris with love: UNSW's Olympians set their sights on next Games

26 Aug 2021

Now the dust has settled on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, some of UNSW’s Olympians reflect on the experience of the most unusual Games ever.

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Silver linings: a podium finish for UNSW students Tim Brand and Dylan Martin

09 Aug 2021

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics brought with it immense challenges, but the resilience of the athletes shone through.

Tim Putt, Amy Ridge and Nathan Power at the UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre

Faster, higher, stronger: UNSW's Olympic athletes are ready to take on the world

20 Jul 2021

With athletes training in quarantine, taking regular COVID tests and competing in empty stadiums, Tokyo 2021 will be an Olympics like we have never seen before.

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Balancing act: UNSW's elite athletes encourage high school students to follow their path

02 Jun 2021

UNSW, Westfields Sports High and Creating Chances last week collaborated to pilot a program designed to open dialogue and engagement with Year 12 students aiming to become elite athletes and complete university studies.

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