UNSW PhD candidate, Cara Young, is working on a new therapy for type 1 diabetes. She is exploring techniques to prevent rejection of insulin-producing cells.
Research which changes our understanding of plant life around the world and work that brings the quantum computer one step closer to reality have won UNSW researchers top honours at the Eureka Prizes.
The Tasmanian tiger was hunted to death for allegedly killing sheep, but in fact it had such weak jaws that its prey was probably as small as a possum, a new UNSW study has found.
From bowel cancer, volatile mushroom compounds and dirty data to negative emotions in music and celebrity architects - which PhD student will deliver the best pitch at the 3 Minute Thesis competition.
Indigenous business graduates can be the enablers and catalysts for economic development in their communities, says Professor Alec Cameron, Dean of the Australian School of Business.
New research suggests obese individuals often perform poorly in reasoning and planning tasks and, likewise, those with poor cognitive function are more vulnerable to excessive weight gain.
