‘Black box’ of rules hampers management of Murray-Darling Basin flows
06 Jun 2020
A new UNSW study demands better transparency around the idiosyncratic water management rules governing water allocation in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Updated WHO advice tells health authorities to consider mask recommendations for community
Updated WHO advice tells health authorities to consider mask recommendations for community
06 Jun 2020
A UNSW Medicine Professor and advisor to the World Health Organisation says the WHO’s updated mask advice, released today, is timely news for Australia, too.
Henry Parkes had a vision of a new Australian nation. In 1901, it became a reality
Henry Parkes had a vision of a new Australian nation. In 1901, it became a reality
05 Jun 2020
Parkes is known as the ‘Father of Federation’. His tireless championing of a united Australia brought the colonies together and set them on a course for nationhood.
UNSW celebrates progress on World Environment Day
UNSW celebrates progress on World Environment Day
05 Jun 2020
UNSW Sydney has expanded onsite solar generation capacity, successfully piloted the Green Impact program and is committed to divest from fossil fuels by 2025.
Vital Signs: Remembering Alberto Alesina, the father of political economy
Vital Signs: Remembering Alberto Alesina, the father of political economy
05 Jun 2020
Much of what we now think is obvious about politics and economics was worked out by Alberto Alesina.
Greener cities could be a key component of our COVID-19 recovery
Greener cities could be a key component of our COVID-19 recovery
05 Jun 2020
A roadmap to fast-track flourishing green roofs, walls and facades released today could provide a job stimulus and support economic recovery.
Why the COVID Commission must back social housing stimulus
Why the COVID Commission must back social housing stimulus
04 Jun 2020
A social housing stimulus investment program would better facilitate the recovery of lives and livelihoods’ after the pandemic.
How robotic furniture could transform our homes for work, play and much more
How robotic furniture could transform our homes for work, play and much more
04 Jun 2020
Multi-purpose rooms with mobile smart furniture could be the answer to living and working in small spaces long-term.
UNSW Sydney forms strategic partnership with global leader in civilian drone technology
UNSW Sydney forms strategic partnership with global leader in civilian drone technology
04 Jun 2020
Key initiatives for the cooperation include a scholarship fund, robotics competitions, robotics summer camps and exchange programs to nurture engineering talent.
Withdrawal of US troops could spell disaster for Afghanistan
Withdrawal of US troops could spell disaster for Afghanistan
03 Jun 2020
US troops provide an important protection for Afghans against insurgents in the war that started with 9/11 nearly 19 years ago, says UNSW’s Dr Srinjoy Bose.