Natural contaminant threat to drinking water from groundwater
10 Mar 2020
Climate change and urbanisation are set to threaten groundwater drinking water quality, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.
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The pros and cons of DIY wills
The pros and cons of DIY wills
09 Mar 2020
Choosing the cheaper option of a DIY will might end up costing you more in the end, warns a UNSW Law academic.
Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into science, but are they working? Time to find out
Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into science, but are they working? Time to find out
09 Mar 2020
There is no shortage of projects to boost the number of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. But what we need is more hard data on whether and how these schemes are actually working.
Panic buying ahead of coronavirus pandemic: irrational or prudent thinking?
Panic buying ahead of coronavirus pandemic: irrational or prudent thinking?
06 Mar 2020
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only access one item – would you choose toilet paper?
Benzene: solving a mystery in 126 dimensions
Benzene: solving a mystery in 126 dimensions
06 Mar 2020
After 90 years, scientists have revealed the structure of benzene.
Trust, empathy and other underrated traits for successful leadership
Trust, empathy and other underrated traits for successful leadership
05 Mar 2020
Discomfort and handing over the reins can be crucial to a strong career, says eminent tax expert Jennie Granger.
UNSW celebrates Active Women this International Women's Day
UNSW celebrates Active Women this International Women’s Day
05 Mar 2020
UNSW has become the first Australian university to launch a women’s sport and active recreation strategy.
Academic adversity does not guarantee resilience in high school students
Academic adversity does not guarantee resilience in high school students
05 Mar 2020
The adage ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ isn’t always true for high school students, a new study says.
NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook
NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook
05 Mar 2020
The proposed law does little to give people confidence in the apartments they buy. And it utterly neglects the role of architects and on-site inspections in delivering sound buildings.
A new way to job share
A new way to job share
05 Mar 2020
A new UNSW Sydney report proposes new models for job sharing that are more appealing and beneficial to both employers and employees than traditional arrangements.