Vale Sir Rupert Myers, much-admired former Vice-Chancellor of UNSW
28 Feb 2019
UNSW Sydney pays tribute to renowned university leader Emeritus Professor Sir Rupert Myers KBE AO, after his death at the age of 98.
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UNSW academics receive top honours from the Australian Academy of Science
UNSW academics receive top honours from the Australian Academy of Science
28 Feb 2019
Two UNSW academics have been honoured by Australian Academy of Science for their research on the impact of ocean currents on the global climate and how forests evolve and vary across Australia.
We can 'rewild' swathes of Australia by focusing on what makes it unique
We can ‘rewild’ swathes of Australia by focusing on what makes it unique
27 Feb 2019
Rewilding is gaining popularity around the world, as a means to restore ecosystems to their ancient state. But just like Vegemite, Australian rewilding projects need to have a unique flavour.
Now is the time to plan how to fight the next recession
Now is the time to plan how to fight the next recession
27 Feb 2019
Back in 2008, Australia got lucky. We are unlikely to get lucky again when the seemingly unending economic growth finally ends.
UNSW study finds big economic benefits from affordable housing close to the city
UNSW study finds big economic benefits from affordable housing close to the city
27 Feb 2019
An innovative City Futures Research Centre report has found there are big savings in transport costs and increases in productivity from living closer to work.
Climate rewind: scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal
Climate rewind: scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal
27 Feb 2019
Scientists have closed the loop on greenhouse gas emissions by turning carbon dioxide back into coal in a low energy, efficient process using liquid metals as catalyst.
UNSW to lead initiative driving waste and recycling innovation for NSW
UNSW to lead initiative driving waste and recycling innovation for NSW
27 Feb 2019
UNSW sustainability innovator Professor Veena Sahajwalla will lead a new centre energising the circular economy in NSW.
Death rates in people on the autism spectrum twice those of the general population: new research
Death rates in people on the autism spectrum twice those of the general population: new research
26 Feb 2019
People on the autism spectrum have elevated mortality across the lifespan – their overall comparative mortality rate is about twice that of the general population, a new study reveals.
Tackling climate change can generate economic development
Tackling climate change can generate economic development
26 Feb 2019
By implementing local technologies, Australia could become a world leader in climate change, says Scientia Professor Mat Santamouris, who will present the next instalment of the Utzon Lecture Series at UNSW.
Great minds unite to discuss artificial intelligence at UNSW Alumni event
Great minds unite to discuss artificial intelligence at UNSW Alumni event
26 Feb 2019
Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, Human Rights Commissioner Ed Santow and Telstra CFO Robyn Denholm discussed how artificial intelligence is shaping our world at a UNSW Alumni event, Engineering the Future: Q&AI.