Art in times of crisis
24 Mar 2020
Scientia Professor Jill Bennett says the arts offer useful ways of dealing with complex mental health and emotional challenges.
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How does corruption fuel so-called 'natural' disasters?
How does corruption fuel so-called ‘natural’ disasters?
24 Mar 2020
A new research initiative aims to reduce vulnerability in urban environments.
Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus
Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus
24 Mar 2020
Housing is our first line of defence against coronavirus, so leaving someone homeless increases the risk for everyone. Australia should follow other countries in imposing a moratorium on evictions.
Over-the-counter painkiller sales up after codeine rescheduling
Over-the-counter painkiller sales up after codeine rescheduling
24 Mar 2020
Medical researchers at UNSW have revealed how painkiller sales have developed since codeine was rescheduled in 2018.
Harvey Norman CEO on beating Australia’s retail slump
Harvey Norman CEO on beating Australia’s retail slump
23 Mar 2020
To be ahead of the current retail downturn, it is important to invest in your people, tap into emerging markets and build your flagship strategy, says Harvey Norman CEO Katie Page.
Building the architecture industry’s capacity for remote work
Building the architecture industry’s capacity for remote work
23 Mar 2020
With COVID-19 forcing many industries online, a tool co-created by a UNSW Associate Professor makes this move easier for architects and designers.
Bushfire smoke, pollution responsible for over 400 excess deaths
Bushfire smoke, pollution responsible for over 400 excess deaths
23 Mar 2020
Medical researchers have estimated some of the impacts of this summer’s bushfire smoke and air pollution on Australians’ health.
Social protection and the viral recession
Social protection and the viral recession
20 Mar 2020
So far, Australia’s help for people displaced, self-isolating or ill has been far from generous.
COVID-19: Survey shows support for vulnerable reaches new low
COVID-19: Survey shows support for vulnerable reaches new low
20 Mar 2020
A UNSW survey shows community services are already struggling with demand.
Kindness can shine through during the pandemic
Kindness can shine through during the pandemic
20 Mar 2020
Generosity and building communities while staying physically distant can counter the negativity of the COVID-19 pandemic.