$30m for Parkinson’s program integrating breakthrough genomics with clinical trials
01 Feb 2019
The funding supercharges the Australian Parkinson’s Mission, an international collaboration working to defeat Parkinson’s disease.
Category: Latest News from University of New South Wales
Finding his inner Bulldog: star recruit joins UNSW-ES AFL club
Finding his inner Bulldog: star recruit joins UNSW-ES AFL club
31 Jan 2019
When Dean Towers was de-listed by the Sydney Swans, he wasn’t sure where his career was headed. An opportunity at UNSW has put him on the right path.
Kirby Institute announces new Director
Kirby Institute announces new Director
31 Jan 2019
One of the Kirby Institute’s long-time champions has been appointed as its new Director and “could not be prouder” to carry on the Institute’s life-saving research.
A Trump-aligned World Bank may be bad for climate action and trade, but good for China
A Trump-aligned World Bank may be bad for climate action and trade, but good for China
31 Jan 2019
Donald Trump’s pick to head the World Bank could well weaken the organisation’s importance in international development and finance.
UNSW academic's very personal mission to light up Malawi
UNSW academic’s very personal mission to light up Malawi
29 Jan 2019
In energy-poor Malawi, businesses stop trading and children cannot study when the lights go out at night. UNSW Business School’s Shanil Samarakoon is illuminating the future for developing communities.
Flying taxis within five years? Not likely
Flying taxis within five years? Not likely
29 Jan 2019
CASA says we could have flying taxis operating in Australia within five years. But there are a few hurdles to clear before we see ride sharing happening in the air rather than on the ground.
Pioneers in mental health, climate and ageing lead UNSW recipients of Australia Day honours
Pioneers in mental health, climate and ageing lead UNSW recipients of Australia Day honours
29 Jan 2019
Current leaders of discovery and distinguished past figures at UNSW Sydney have been awarded Australia Day honours.
UNSW Medicine degree most popular course for school leavers
UNSW Medicine degree most popular course for school leavers
25 Jan 2019
UNSW Sydney’s Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine course is the most popular first-preference choice in the state for school leavers.
Higher English entry standards for international students won't guarantee success
Higher English entry standards for international students won’t guarantee success
25 Jan 2019
While international students do need baseline proficiency in English, they need support the whole way through their degrees to actually be successful.
Mattel and Margot Robbie's Barbie movie is not the film 2019 needs
Mattel and Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie is not the film 2019 needs
25 Jan 2019
Outraged that Margot Robbie will play Barbie in a live-action movie? Maybe Mattel has you right where they want you…