The start-up sharing Sydney’s hidden parking spots
24 May 2019
Following the rapid rise of ‘sharing economy’ services like AirBnB and Uber, entrepreneurs now have their sights set on turning unused driveways into a public parking option.
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UNSW survey finds most young Australians are not using condoms
UNSW survey finds most young Australians are not using condoms
24 May 2019
The National Debrief Survey questioned heterosexual and LGBTIQ+ youth about their sexual health related practices.
Dolphin study reveals the genes essential for species’ survival
Dolphin study reveals the genes essential for species’ survival
24 May 2019
UNSW scientists have added to the growing body of research into genetic markers that are important for animal conservation.
UNSW shines bright at Vivid Sydney
UNSW shines bright at Vivid Sydney
24 May 2019
UNSW students and staff showcase their passion, talents and imagination at Vivid Sydney 2019, with three installations that will encourage visitors to wonder and dream.
The terrorists taking up almsgiving
The terrorists taking up almsgiving
23 May 2019
Two UNSW Business School academics say the support for violent, criminal and terrorist organisations often increases if they’re given opportunities to provide social services.
UNSW and ABC reveal Australia’s Top 5 science scholars
UNSW and ABC reveal Australia’s Top 5 science scholars
24 May 2019
Five early-career researchers in fields ranging from psychology to geology have been chosen to undertake a two-week residency at ABC’s Radio National.
If you think less immigration will solve Australia's problems, you're wrong; but neither will more
If you think less immigration will solve Australia’s problems, you’re wrong; but neither will more
24 May 2019
Immigration is neither the problem nor solution in many areas where Australia is off-track, from government debt to environmental action.
Birdwatchers boost NSW economy
Birdwatchers boost NSW economy
21 May 2019
A group of birds that are not usually found in Australia attracted hundreds of birders to a relatively remote town on the north coast of NSW, resulting in a significant boost to the Australian economy.
I’m young, why should I care about superannuation?
I’m young, why should I care about superannuation?
22 May 2019
UNSW Business School academic and superannuation expert, John Piggott says students are losing money by not thinking about their super.
Aboriginal mothers are incarcerated at alarming rates – and their mental and physical health suffers
Aboriginal mothers are incarcerated at alarming rates – and their mental and physical health suffers
22 May 2019
Aboriginal mothers in prison feel intergenerational trauma and the forced removal of their children are the most significant factors impacting their health and well-being.