News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Elimination, eradication, and the myth of ‘living with’ a certain level of COVID-19
02 Sep 2020
UNSW Sydney experts explain the epidemiology definitions you should know before tuning in to another COVID-19 press update – and the ones Australia needs to work on.
How to eat live worms: food, humour and disgust
01 Sep 2020
A UNSW academic and an Italian professor are pairing up to write the world’s first book on food, humour and disgust.
UNSW’s ReelDance archive showcases renowned and emerging artists
01 Sep 2020
The launch of the new UNSW Library Digital Collections shines a light on this exciting and highly accessible material.
Giving a voice to people with intellectual disabilities
31 Aug 2020
My work is very much focused on contributing to bettering the lives of people living with a disability, says UNSW’s Professor Iva Strnadová.
7 ways to better design quarantine, based on what we know about human behaviour
31 Aug 2020
It’s easy to judge people who escape from quarantine as not doing their bit. But if we use some basic principles from behavioural science, we might stop people wanting to escape in the first place.
Pilot agreement sees Australian biotech reside at UNSW
28 Aug 2020
A new pilot agreement will strengthen UNSW Sydney industry partnerships by opening the door for companies to occupy space on the Kensington campus.
Why you should learn a musical instrument
28 Aug 2020
Learning music has many benefits, but not in the ways you might think.
Five proven ways apps engage us
28 Aug 2020
Award-winning UNSW Business School research shows which customers benefit the most from retailers’ apps and suggests how to improve user engagement.
Vital Signs: No, we won’t change the corporate world with divestment and boycotts
28 Aug 2020
The AMP saga, and new research, shows the power of ‘shareholder voice’.
Should you know (or care) how your data is being used before you consent?
27 Aug 2020
People may consent to the use of their personal data, without being sufficiently aware or informed of the nature and extent of potential implications.