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Religious concerns over vaccine production methods needn’t be an obstacle to immunisation
27 Aug 2020
Church leaders have raised concerns over a COVID-19 vaccine produced using cells derived from aborted foetuses. But the Vatican has already ruled such vaccines ‘morally separate’ from the abortions.
Virtual tour takes UNSW exhibition 360 degrees, around the world
27 Aug 2020
The Luminocity exhibition showcases the UNSW Built Environment design experience from humble beginnings to the global stage.
We still need to talk about climate change – even during COVID-19
26 Aug 2020
How do we put climate change back on the agenda during a pandemic? Scientists and science communicators helped answer this question during National Science Week.
Community service workers warn of dire consequences of planned cuts to JobSeeker
26 Aug 2020
The impact of increased income support during COVID-19 has been viewed as overwhelmingly positive in a new survey of community service workers.
Do we need to make a potential COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?
26 Aug 2020
Talk about a mandatory vaccine may not be necessary to get a positive response from the public, two UNSW medical researchers say.
‘Meanwhile’ building use: another way to manage properties left vacant by the COVID-19 crisis
26 Aug 2020
When thinking about better uses for temporarily vacant buildings caused by the pandemic, Australia can learn much from the UK.
Open letter calls for urgent action to address over-incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
26 Aug 2020
It’s time to stop investing in punitive criminal justice responses that trap Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in cycles of imprisonment and disadvantage, states open letter.
UNSW researcher named 2020 Young Tall Poppy
26 Aug 2020
Associate Professor Jill Newby has received a 2020 Young Tall Poppy Science Award for her work in raising awareness of mental health in the community.
Only 25% of older Australians have an advance care plan. Coronavirus makes it even more important
26 Aug 2020
If you became suddenly unwell, would your family or health team know your wishes? Here’s why advance care planning should be part of Australia’s strategic response to COVID-19.
Plant-based nutrition better for people, the planet
26 Aug 2020
Health experts have agreed a bigger emphasis on plant-based nutrition would improve the health of people and our planet, at a UNSW Sydney panel discussion for National Science Week.