UNSW researchers awarded at annual ‘science Oscars’
29 Aug 2019
UNSW researchers take home coveted Eureka Prizes for their contributions to science communication and national citizen science outreach.
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Lisa A. Williams appointed UNSW Science Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Lisa A. Williams appointed UNSW Science Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
29 Aug 2019
Dr Lisa A. Williams has been appointed Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for UNSW Science, the first appointment of its kind for the faculty.
It's not just the ABS. It's also the Productivity Commission downplaying the growth in inequality
It’s not just the ABS. It’s also the Productivity Commission downplaying the growth in inequality
29 Aug 2019
Freedom of Information documents show the Bureau of Statistics spent a good deal of effort toning down news of rising inequality. The Productivity Commission seems to have been at it too.
This is why nuking a hurricane will not work, Mr Trump
This is why nuking a hurricane will not work, Mr Trump
29 Aug 2019
At best, setting off a nuclear bomb inside a hurricane will do nothing, and at worst it will spread radioactive fallout around the world.
Indigenous mothers and children often have no choice but to return to an unsafe home
Indigenous mothers and children often have no choice but to return to an unsafe home
29 Aug 2019
Indigenous victims of domestic violence are at greater risk of having their children removed due to lack of appropriate housing.
Fertility and Research Centre to make IVF more accessible across NSW
Fertility and Research Centre to make IVF more accessible across NSW
28 Aug 2019
A new fertility centre will offer people across the state low-cost IVF treatment and on-site fertility preservation services for young people with cancer and rare genetic diseases.
Would you buy a new apartment? Building confidence depends on ending the blame game
Would you buy a new apartment? Building confidence depends on ending the blame game
28 Aug 2019
Unsafe apartments are being evacuated as confidence plummets – even the author of a report commissioned by building ministers wouldn’t buy a new apartment. What will it take for governments to act?
Parramatta study reveals ways to reduce city temperatures by 2°C
Parramatta study reveals ways to reduce city temperatures by 2°C
27 Aug 2019
Cooling strategies, such as increased greenery and shading and the installation of water features to mitigate urban heat can increase comfort by 50-60 per cent.
New UNSW structure brings integrated approach to international recruitment and partnerships
New UNSW structure brings integrated approach to international recruitment and partnerships
27 Aug 2019
Mr Laurie Pearcey has commenced his dual role as CEO of UNSW Global and UNSW Pro Vice-Chancellor, International.
The rise and fall of a lesbian social scene explored in new book about drag kings
The rise and fall of a lesbian social scene explored in new book about drag kings
26 Aug 2019
The weekly drag king performances at a Newtown hotel are examined in Intimate Investments in Drag King Culture, to be launched this week.