News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Widespread use of anti-acid drugs continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns
23 Oct 2019
A new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines, and more targeted interventions are needed.
What’s your superpower? How to land a job in Silicon Valley
23 Oct 2019
UNSW Business School Graduand Shawn Noronha shares his insights on how to land your dream job in Silicon Valley and how to respond to trending interview questions like, “What’s your superpower?”
Postcode by postcode: a clever way to include homes in the age pension assets test
23 Oct 2019
Retirees who don’t own their homes do awfully out of the pension. Here’s a way to rebalance it.
No time to connect: Social needs of older people unmet by aged care workers
23 Oct 2019
A joint study finds unsettling evidence the aged care system is overlooking older people’s basic social and emotional needs as part of accepted business practices.
UNSW Professor Emma Johnston named ATSE fellow
23 Oct 2019
UNSW Sydney’s Dean of Science, Professor Emma Johnston, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
One student’s plan to improve healthcare in rural areas
22 Oct 2019
Rashmi Jayathilake travelled across the country to study Medicine at UNSW. Now, she is looking to take her skills back to the areas that need it most.
Technology increases sense of safety for domestic violence victims
21 Oct 2019
Two Social Policy Research Centre studies have looked at ways to keep women safe in their homes.
David Gonski reappointed as Chancellor of UNSW
21 Oct 2019
UNSW Sydney extends David Gonski’s term as Chancellor to 2023.
Prominent AI expert Kate Crawford set to deliver UNSW Wallace Wurth Lecture
21 Oct 2019
Distinguished New York University (NYU) Research Professor returns to UNSW Sydney to discuss the anatomy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its social, environmental, economic and political implications.
Growing numbers of renters are trapped for years in homes they can’t afford
21 Oct 2019
After paying rent, more than half of low-income tenants don’t have enough left over for other essentials. And the latest evidence shows nearly half of them are stuck in this situation for years.