Boosting teacher wellbeing at the start of term helps combat attrition and burnout
01 Feb 2024
Investing in teacher wellbeing benefits teachers, students and society more broadly, says a UNSW educational psychology researcher.
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The evolution of GPS: what to expect from global navigation satellite systems in the next 50 years
The evolution of GPS: what to expect from global navigation satellite systems in the next 50 years
31 Jan 2024
More robust and more accurate positioning systems are needed to meet the demands of the global economy – and Australia is set to enjoy the benefits of its very own system.
What happens when you let a predator loose in a conservation area? These quolls were put to the task
What happens when you let a predator loose in a conservation area? These quolls were put to the task
31 Jan 2024
Reintroduced western quolls eat a whole range of prey, rather than just hunting the small threatened species to extinction, researchers have shown.
This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?
This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?
30 Jan 2024
Potassium-enriched salt tastes like regular salt and you don’t need to change how you cook or season your food. You just need to switch the type of salt you buy.
Community-controlled schools create better education outcomes for First Nations students
Community-controlled schools create better education outcomes for First Nations students
30 Jan 2024
Research shows the many benefits of First Nations-led education systems and schooling.
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary 'step change' in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary ‘step change’ in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?
29 Jan 2024
The JN.1 variant has become dominant in Australia and around the world, causing large waves of infections. Here’s what we know about it so far – and why it’s so important.
UNSW Sydney community recognised with Australia Day honours
UNSW Sydney community recognised with Australia Day honours
29 Jan 2024
Members of the University community have been rewarded for their innovation and service to society.
Yes, it's getting more humid in summer. Here's why
Yes, it’s getting more humid in summer. Here’s why
29 Jan 2024
How’s the humidity? Australia’s east coast has been hit by intense humidity this summer. Here’s why – and why it’s a risk
Prince Albert had nothing to do with the lyrebird bearing his name. Should our birds be named after people?
Prince Albert had nothing to do with the lyrebird bearing his name. Should our birds be named after people?
25 Jan 2024
Birds have one unchanging scientific name, but often many common names that are subject to change.
It's 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia. Here's how our pandemic experiences have changed over time
It’s 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia. Here’s how our pandemic experiences have changed over time
25 Jan 2024
Australians’ attitudes around COVID-19 have changed over the course of the pandemic.