News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Preschool benefits Indigenous children more than other types of early care
09 Dec 2020
A large study shows preschool benefits Aboriginal children’s development more than childcare or being taken care of at home. But the benefits of preschool are not as large as for non-Aboriginal kids.
Caring for 66,455 revellers at risk delivers $7.5m harm-reduction benefit for Sydney
08 Dec 2020
Our time of social isolation under COVID-19 restrictions has reinforced the importance of taking care of each other, particularly the most vulnerable in our community.
Life, the universe and everything: some of our most-read science stories of 2020
08 Dec 2020
The most-read stories of 2020 take us from the depths of the mind to the edges of the universe.
COVID-19, IVF, nutrition: here are some of our most read medicine stories of 2020
07 Dec 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines on the UNSW Newsroom this year, but readers also wanted to know more about research in other health areas.
New defect rectification guide helps apartment owners navigate building faults
07 Dec 2020
The step-by-step guide helps strata property owners and managers with the process of identifying and rectifying defects in apartment buildings.
Weeds: the woes and wonders of the plant out of place
04 Dec 2020
They might be seen as noxious, but it turns out there is an unappreciated side to weeds.
DNA nanobots build themselves – how can we help them grow the right way?
04 Dec 2020
UNSW researchers have overcome a major design challenge on the path to controlling the dimensions of so-called DNA nanobots – structures that assemble themselves from DNA components.
How is COVID-19 reshaping the FinTech industry?
03 Dec 2020
The financial services industry could look very different a few years from now, thanks to COVID-19 accelerating several emerging trends in FinTech.
UNSW researcher awarded coveted Morton Medal
03 Dec 2020
Professor Matthew England has been recognised for his leadership in meteorology, oceanography and climate science.
Is it wrong to make a film about the Port Arthur massacre? A trauma expert’s perspective
03 Dec 2020
A film about the shootings is likely to be very distressing for people directly impacted by the massacre, particularly those who still have PTSD or strong grief responses.