UNSW launches events for Sydney Science Festival and National Science Week
19 Jun 2019
Explore the hidden wonder of Sydney’s coral reefs or discover the feminist history of the internet when UNSW celebrates all things science.
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UNSW climbs QS world university rankings
UNSW climbs QS world university rankings
19 Jun 2019
UNSW has risen two places in the prestigious QS university rankings, climbing to 43 in the world.
Leaving microbes out of climate change conversation has major consequences, experts warn
Leaving microbes out of climate change conversation has major consequences, experts warn
19 Jun 2019
An international group of leading microbiologists have issued a warning, saying that not including microbes – the support system of the biosphere – in the climate change equation will have major negative flow-on effects.
Secrecy over Paladin's $423m contract highlights our broken refugee system
Secrecy over Paladin’s $423m contract highlights our broken refugee system
19 Jun 2019
A refugee policy built on deflecting the issue, rather than confronting it, is not sustainable. We cannot continue to ‘contract out’ our international obligations.
UNSW Sydney researchers help drive world-first green concrete trial
UNSW Sydney researchers help drive world-first green concrete trial
18 Jun 2019
Drivers on the way to Sydney Airport will stress test the new geopolymer concrete, which is made from industrial waste while emitting less greenhouse gas.
Australia’s Chief Scientist visits UNSW Torch Innovation Precinct hydrogen lab in China
Australia’s Chief Scientist visits UNSW Torch Innovation Precinct hydrogen lab in China
17 Jun 2019
Dr Alan Finkel toured the joint UNSW-Kohodo Hydrogen Energy Laboratory in Shenzhen and touted the ground-breaking work of researchers in developing cost effective and efficient hydrogen energy.
Less emotion, more evidence: Gonski says Kaldor Centre Principles change refugee debate
Less emotion, more evidence: Gonski says Kaldor Centre Principles change refugee debate
14 Jun 2019
UNSW Chancellor David Gonski launched the evidence-based Kaldor Centre Principles for Australian Refugee Policy in Sydney last night.
Solar stars recognised with prestigious Clunies Ross Innovation Award
Solar stars recognised with prestigious Clunies Ross Innovation Award
14 Jun 2019
UNSW’s Thorsten Trupke and Robert Bardos were honoured for their breakthrough technology improving the quality of solar cells.
Vital Signs: The times they-are-a-changing for the RBA
Vital Signs: The times they-are-a-changing for the RBA
14 Jun 2019
The next set of instrucitons handed to the Reserve Bank will have to be realistic. That might mean a big adjustment.
UNSW alumna Marina Go appointed Chair of new Super Netball Commission
UNSW alumna Marina Go appointed Chair of new Super Netball Commission
13 Jun 2019
After a successful term leading the Wests Tigers, Marina Go is embracing new challenges with Australia’s premier women’s league.