The dark side of solar: how off-grid products are creating waste in Africa
21 Sep 2023
The burgeoning solar sector has a responsibility to consider the afterlives of its products, says an expert from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.
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UNSW launches Institute for Climate Risk & Response
UNSW launches Institute for Climate Risk & Response
19 Sep 2023
The research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change.
What helps students cope with academic setbacks? Our research shows a sense of belonging at school is key
What helps students cope with academic setbacks? Our research shows a sense of belonging at school is key
19 Sep 2023
Our study – based on a survey of more than 70,000 NSW high school students – looked at what impacts upon their ‘academic buoyancy’.
Should we really aspire to eat like cavemen?
Should we really aspire to eat like cavemen?
19 Sep 2023
‘Ancestral’ diets like the paleo diet are hugely popular in Australia, but experts from UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum have questions.
Our unsung farm dams provide vital habitat to threatened species of frogs
Our unsung farm dams provide vital habitat to threatened species of frogs
18 Sep 2023
Australia has almost 1.8 million farm dams – and some are home to threatened frog species.
Are you being watched while working? What hybrid workers need to know
Are you being watched while working? What hybrid workers need to know
18 Sep 2023
Companies may be monitoring their employees working remotely, raising questions about the ethics and legality of surveillance.
Australia’s ‘consumer data right’ could make your personal data safer and easier to share
Australia’s ‘consumer data right’ could make your personal data safer and easier to share
18 Sep 2023
Australia’s new “consumer data right” leads the world in allowing data to be moved safely and efficiently. So what is it? And how can it help protect you and your personal data against data breaches?
70% of Australian students with a disability are excluded at school – education reforms can fix this
70% of Australian students with a disability are excluded at school – education reforms can fix this
19 Sep 2023
Many students with a disability are bullied, excluded and do not feel welcome in Australian schools. They cannot be ignored in the next National School Reform Agreement.
The aged care system has failed Aboriginal people. Here's what Elders say needs to change
The aged care system has failed Aboriginal people. Here’s what Elders say needs to change
15 Sep 2023
Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.
Exploring the lunar south pole: lessons from Chandrayaan-3
Exploring the lunar south pole: lessons from Chandrayaan-3
15 Sep 2023
The historic mission to locate frozen water on the Moon could eventually lead to a permanent lunar base for astronauts.