Gender and cultural bias exists against teachers at university level, study shows
14 Feb 2019
The biases experienced by some teachers vary according to their sex, background and faculty, according to a UNSW study of university student attitudes.
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Careful using that f-word to describe dingoes, study warns
Careful using that f-word to describe dingoes, study warns
13 Feb 2019
A UNSW Sydney study says more evidence is needed before declaring the dingo a feral animal, casting a shadow over state governments’ justification for culling Australia’s largest carnivorous mammal.
Having a sense of meaning in life is good for you. So how do you get one?
Having a sense of meaning in life is good for you. So how do you get one?
13 Feb 2019
Don’t pursue happiness as a goal. Instead make sure what you do from day to day provides a sense of meaning in life.
Can't buy me love? The 'big three' of Valentine's Day are a love story for exporters
Can’t buy me love? The ‘big three’ of Valentine’s Day are a love story for exporters
13 Feb 2019
Wincing at the cost of those roses? At least you can take heart that Valentine’s Day is good for the nation’s bottom line, says UNSW Professor Tim Harcourt.
UNSW alumnus takes up coveted Rome residency
UNSW alumnus takes up coveted Rome residency
13 Feb 2019
Sculptor Alex Seton will study the use of the shroud in Roman marble statuary while at the American Academy.
Meet the scientist leading a tidal wave of climate change communication
Meet the scientist leading a tidal wave of climate change communication
13 Feb 2019
Professor John Church wants everyone to speak up about one of the biggest issues facing the world.
We don't know how many asylum seekers are turned away at Australian airports
We don’t know how many asylum seekers are turned away at Australian airports
12 Feb 2019
Australia’s immigration department doesn’t keep a record of the number of people applying for asylum at airports. This means there is no oversight over the treatment of those seeking protection.
UNSW joins world’s largest study of migration
UNSW joins world’s largest study of migration
12 Feb 2019
The Migrant Worker Justice Initiative is participating in a project examining the rights of migrant workers in developing countries.
'Coolbit' aims for personalised comfort advice as effects of climate change deepen
‘Coolbit’ aims for personalised comfort advice as effects of climate change deepen
11 Feb 2019
A wearable device to provide personal safety warnings while gathering environment data is being developed by UNSW urban climatologist Negin Nazarian and an international team.
Cladding fire risks are well known. Delaying action will cost lives
Cladding fire risks are well known. Delaying action will cost lives
11 Feb 2019
The risks of combustible cladding on high-rise buildings have long been known. And audits have identified hundreds of Australian buildings with this cladding. Delay in replacing it is inexcusable