UNSW is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Brien Holden, Professor of Optometry. A global leader in research and innovation, Brien has been described as “the most influential optometrist of our generation”.
Grant Turner's photo of one of UNSW's soccer playing robots is a runner-up in the Scimex multimedia competition. The robot team recently defended its World Championship title at RoboCup 2015 in China.
The government wants universities to focus on research with commerical return. But many of our most transformative innovations have been derived from basic research whose impact was impossible to foresee, writes Les Field.
UNSW Canberra hosted a conversation with the Honourable John Howard OM AC, Australia’s second longest serving Prime Minister, on the subject of leadership, with former UNSW Vice-Chancellor Professor Fred Hilmer AO, on 23 June 2015.
Fifteen of the University’s top-performing female academics, including two new Scientia Professors, are featured in the latest edition of Research @UNSW.
Sydney Swans AFL star and former Australian of the Year Adam Goodes has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters – UNSW's highest honour – for his dedication to reconciliation and distinguished service to the community.
Australia's national underwater rugby squad, which includes eight players from UNSW, is about to take on the world's best at the Underwater Rugby World Championships.
