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If Australia really wants to tackle mental health after coronavirus, we must take action on homelessness
10 Jun 2020
Australia has managed to house the homeless in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic. We now have an opportunity to be thinking about longer-term solutions.
Apps, drones and the far right in COVID-19
10 Jun 2020
UNSW’s Dr Carolien van Ham says the consequences of COVID-19 for our democracies may be long-term.
We need safe transport alternatives after COVID-19, UNSW experts say
10 Jun 2020
Before jumping behind the wheel, we should consider other modes of transport, say UNSW experts.
Therapy for children with severe behavioural problems works online, trial shows
10 Jun 2020
A real-world trial has tested the effectiveness – and revealed the challenges – of adapting behavioural therapy to the online world.
More than just ‘staying strong’: what tough times can teach us about resilience
09 Jun 2020
Resilience is an adaptive process usually developed over a lifetime – but we’re taking a crash-course in it now.
COVID-19 experts available for comment
09 Jun 2020
UNSW has a wide range of experts available for comment on the coronavirus pandemic.
For rent: is the future of fashion shared?
09 Jun 2020
The rental market has disrupted the retail industry and will flourish in the long run despite COVID-19 setbacks, says UNSW consumer behaviour expert.
A new book on treaty explores the why, where and how
09 Jun 2020
Legal experts write a manual to guide treaty negotiations and demystify a perennial national debate.
Predictive policing: will you do time before the crime?
09 Jun 2020
The limitations of software that predicts future crimes before they occur need to be recognised, a UNSW expert says.
Medicine and business leaders top UNSW Queen’s Birthday Honours list
08 Jun 2020
Among the highest UNSW honourees are a current Deputy Vice-Chancellor and a prominent alumna recognised for her leadership in philanthropy and business.