Archive preserves the history of Greek migrants in Australia
21 Mar 2019
UNSW is collaborating on the Greek Australian Archive, collecting photos, oral histories, letters, films and original documents.
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Migration cuts – and tourist cuts – could hurt the economy
Migration cuts – and tourist cuts – could hurt the economy
21 Mar 2019
Migrants aren’t the only ones who could be accused of putting a drain on the system, says UNSW Business School Adjunct Professor Raja Junankar.
Gonski Institute for Education calls for scrapping of NAPLAN
Gonski Institute for Education calls for scrapping of NAPLAN
21 Mar 2019
The damaging effects of NAPLAN could be avoided by moving to sample testing of students, says a submission to governments by the Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney.
Website puts fears about depression genes into perspective
Website puts fears about depression genes into perspective
21 Mar 2019
People with a family history of depression and bipolar disorder can now evaluate the risk of developing them, thanks to a new website launched by UNSW researchers.
A pay rise for public servants would do us all some good
A pay rise for public servants would do us all some good
21 Mar 2019
There is more than one point of view on public servant salaries – and the choices the next state government makes after the election will have widespread consequences.
Homelessness figures in Australia are a ‘disgrace’
Homelessness figures in Australia are a ‘disgrace’
21 Mar 2019
We need to start thinking of housing as a basic human right rather than an investment opportunity, says a UNSW Professor.
Partnership helps prepare Kenya for the transnational sustainable use of water
Partnership helps prepare Kenya for the transnational sustainable use of water
21 Mar 2019
UNSW Sydney is working with the University of Eldoret in Kenya to improve training in water resource management.
Culture and creativity needed to boost Australia’s growth
Culture and creativity needed to boost Australia’s growth
20 Mar 2019
As we head into the state election, voters should ask who has the cultural and creative vision that will be crucial to our economic prosperity.
More than one in four high school students have experienced signs of depression
More than one in four high school students have experienced signs of depression
20 Mar 2019
More than a quarter of high school students have experienced signs of clinical depression and other psychiatric conditions, but most are not accessing support from mental health professionals, a UNSW-led survey reveals.
How to take care of your mental health after the Christchurch attacks
How to take care of your mental health after the Christchurch attacks
20 Mar 2019
It’s distressing to see reports of terrorists attacks but these feelings will usually abate over days or weeks. But people with a history of trauma need to take extra care of their mental health.