UNSW report reveals extraordinary increase in police strip searches
22 Aug 2019
A report by UNSW Law academics Michael Grewcock and Vicki Sentas says the law does not give police clear guidance on conducting strip searches.
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Luminocity curator offers global vision for young designers
Luminocity curator offers global vision for young designers
21 Aug 2019
This year’s Luminocity exhibition showcases the design process behind everything from toothbrushes to skyscrapers, says Dr Nicole Gardner.
Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?
Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?
21 Aug 2019
Recent reports suggested eating chicken could reduce the risk of breast cancer. In the study, those who ate chicken were at lower risk – when compared to women who ate large quantities of red meat.
What the Bureau of Statistics didn't highlight: our continuing upward redistribution of wealth
What the Bureau of Statistics didn’t highlight: our continuing upward redistribution of wealth
21 Aug 2019
Better data would tell us more about the ultrawealthy, but they really do seem to be growing more wealthy, more quickly, than the rest of us.
Who moved my cheese? EU name rules could give Australia a boost
Who moved my cheese? EU name rules could give Australia a boost
20 Aug 2019
It isn’t all bad news for producers facing an EU plan to slice and dice the names of some foods, say UNSW Business School’s Tim Harcourt.
The Global Refugee Crisis: UNHCR’s Brett Moore to headline Judith Neilson Lecture
The Global Refugee Crisis: UNHCR’s Brett Moore to headline Judith Neilson Lecture
20 Aug 2019
International leader in disaster and conflict recovery Brett Moore explores the topic of global humanitarian displacement and the challenges faced by refugees in an urban environment.
How clay helped shape colonial Sydney
How clay helped shape colonial Sydney
20 Aug 2019
Though the Indigenous inhabitants were using white clay long before them, Sydney-made pottery helped colonists maintain different aspects of ‘civilised’ behaviour.
UNSW Sydney tops ARC Research Hub grants
UNSW Sydney tops ARC Research Hub grants
19 Aug 2019
More than $8 million worth of ARC grants have been awarded to two UNSW projects that will involve research into the major global challenges of antibiotic resistance and recyclable waste.
Finding help in the city: professor advocates for the world's urban refugees
Finding help in the city: professor advocates for the world’s urban refugees
19 Aug 2019
UNSW Professor David Sanderson launches his book A Good Practice Review in Urban Humanitarian Response on World Humanitarian Day.
Sexual abuse survivors who aren’t believed are at higher risk of poor mental health
Sexual abuse survivors who aren’t believed are at higher risk of poor mental health
19 Aug 2019
A new study by UNSW researchers shines a light on how survivors of sexual assault can be silenced – and mentally harmed – if they are ignored, not believed, or threatened.