Society awards top honour to UNSW palaeontologist
15 Oct 2019
UNSW’s Professor Mike Archer is the first Australian to win the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s highest prize, the Romer-Simpson Medal.
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Many minds better than one: meet the dementia scientist collaborating for cognitive ageing breakthroughs
Many minds better than one: meet the dementia scientist collaborating for cognitive ageing breakthroughs
15 Oct 2019
Scientia Professor and UNSW SHARP Hire Kaarin Anstey believes involving people with diverse perspectives can lead to breakthroughs in ageing research, and that teamwork is crucial.
What does UNSW’s Gendered Violence Research Network do?
What does UNSW’s Gendered Violence Research Network do?
15 Oct 2019
The GVRN unites the significant domestic and international research expertise of UNSW to respond, prevent and eliminate gendered violence in Australia and beyond.
Almost half of people who regularly consume ecstasy have tested their drugs: NDARC report
Almost half of people who regularly consume ecstasy have tested their drugs: NDARC report
15 Oct 2019
The latest report from the NDARC at UNSW Sydney has found nearly half of people who consume ecstasy use pill testing kits, and more than two thirds of young Australians reported using cocaine and ketamine.
Theatre precinct at UNSW to be named after local Indigenous artist and community elder
Theatre precinct at UNSW to be named after local Indigenous artist and community elder
16 Oct 2019
A brand new theatre and performance venue will be named the Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab after the renowned shell artist and Bidjigal elder.
UNSW Sydney joins $71.1 million ARC Centre of Excellence to improve automated decision making
UNSW Sydney joins $71.1 million ARC Centre of Excellence to improve automated decision making
15 Oct 2019
FASS professors Deborah Lupton and Leanne Dowse are part of a multi-university project to ensure autonomous decision-making technologies are used ethically, responsibly and inclusively.
UNSW students to benefit from Indo-Pacific experience
UNSW students to benefit from Indo-Pacific experience
15 Oct 2019
The federal government has announced 2020 funding for its New Colombo Plan – Mobility Program, which will support students to complete short-term study and work experiences in neighbouring countries, to strengthen Australia’s links in the region.
Chewy or crispy? Researching biscuits with military connections
Chewy or crispy? Researching biscuits with military connections
15 Oct 2019
Dr Lindsay Kelley has received a grant to study three common biscuits and their links to war.
Four questions about mortgages the ACCC inquiry should put to the big four banks
Four questions about mortgages the ACCC inquiry should put to the big four banks
15 Oct 2019
The ACCC has inquired into mortgage rates before. This time it will want detail.
Marine ecologist Adriana Vergés takes out UNSW's inaugural Emerging Thought Leader Prize
Marine ecologist Adriana Vergés takes out UNSW’s inaugural Emerging Thought Leader Prize
15 Oct 2019
Associate Professor Adriana Vergés is recognised for her creative and persuasive leadership in the public interest.