We’ve smelted a billion tonnes of recyclable aluminium. Do we need to make more?
18 Nov 2021
Aluminium is hugely useful, but energy-intensive to produce. What if we didn’t have to smelt any more?
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Chief Scientist's open-access research plan isn't risk-free
Chief Scientist’s open-access research plan isn’t risk-free
17 Nov 2021
The idea is publicly funded Australian research should be free for the public to read when published. But if it means taking money from universities struggling for research funding, that poses risks.
UNSW celebrates 36 researchers on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List
UNSW celebrates 36 researchers on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List
17 Nov 2021
UNSW Sydney continues to see a year-on-year increase in the number of researchers named as providing global leadership.
UNSW Sydney partnering with iconic Sydney Festival
UNSW Sydney partnering with iconic Sydney Festival
17 Nov 2021
A new Education Partnership will see academics on stage, students volunteering and engagement with the broad UNSW community.
Two winners announced for Australia's top mental health prize
Two winners announced for Australia’s top mental health prize
16 Nov 2021
Mental health advocate Honor Eastly and Professor Ian Hickie AM are winners of the 2021 Australian Mental Health Prize.
Victoria’s controversial pandemic bill: Six ways for the government to show it is serious about scrutiny
Victoria’s controversial pandemic bill: Six ways for the government to show it is serious about scrutiny
16 Nov 2021
With Victoria’s parliament expected to vote on the bill this week, four legal experts recommend ways to make it better.
Australian universities are outpacing their global counterparts
Australian universities are outpacing their global counterparts
16 Nov 2021
The latest ARTU ranking of universities worldwide shows Australia is running a competitive race.
Explainer: why sea level will rise for decades after we reach net zero carbon
Explainer: why sea level will rise for decades after we reach net zero carbon
16 Nov 2021
The sea has been rising and falling for eons, but there is compelling evidence that carbon emissions from human activity is speeding the process along.
Veena Sahajwalla is named 2022 NSW Australian of the Year
Veena Sahajwalla is named 2022 NSW Australian of the Year
16 Nov 2021
UNSW Sydney scientist, engineer and inventor has been recognised for her pioneering research into waste, turning it into a new generation of green materials and products.
Are Australians ready to break up with casual work?
Are Australians ready to break up with casual work?
15 Nov 2021
With massive job losses and uncertainty a recent memory for Australia’s casual workforce, will they be willing to return to a working situation that treated them so poorly in the pandemic?