Australia vs China: a tale of ghost cities
31 Oct 2019
While the ‘ghost cities’ in China are unlikely to occur in Australia, some scary trends here should act as a cautionary tale.
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Protection vs empowerment in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Protection vs empowerment in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
31 Oct 2019
Australian Journal of Human Rights Andrea Durbach prize-winner explores a new framework, giving more weight to children’s voices while facilitating their journey in life.
Ken Wyatt's proposed 'voice to government' marks another failure to hear Indigenous voices
Ken Wyatt’s proposed ‘voice to government’ marks another failure to hear Indigenous voices
31 Oct 2019
The ‘voice to government’ is to be legislated and separate from the question of symbolic constitutional recognition. This type of reform was resoundingly rejected by the Uluru statement.
Indigenous champions shine light on culture and excellence
Indigenous champions shine light on culture and excellence
31 Oct 2019
Aboriginal ambassadors highlight the need for culture on campus, supporting Indigenous researchers and giving back to the community.
Research meets enterprise to build tomorrow’s health tech solutions
Research meets enterprise to build tomorrow’s health tech solutions
30 Oct 2019
The Health10x program is working on innovative and tech-based solutions to address the world’s biggest health problems.
The ACCC is suing Google over tracking users. Here's why it matters
The ACCC is suing Google over tracking users. Here’s why it matters
30 Oct 2019
Regulators are beginning to tackle big tech companies’ hidden use of consumer data.
Career in energy industry takes Chee Mun full circle around the sun
Career in energy industry takes Chee Mun full circle around the sun
30 Oct 2019
Chee Mun Chong left UNSW holding an efficiency record for solar cells that was still standing when he returned as an academic 20 years later.
Does eating dairy foods increase your risk of prostate cancer?
Does eating dairy foods increase your risk of prostate cancer?
30 Oct 2019
There’s no reason for men to give up dairy despite a recent study linking it to prostate cancer.
Chemical engineer Professor Rose Amal named 2019 NSW Scientist of the Year
Chemical engineer Professor Rose Amal named 2019 NSW Scientist of the Year
30 Oct 2019
UNSW researchers have taken out five NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering for works spanning from ecosystem conservation to pancreatic cancer treatment.
The homeland of modern humans
The homeland of modern humans
29 Oct 2019
A landmark study pinpoints the birthplace of modern humans in southern Africa and suggests how past climate shifts drove their first migration.