University Of New South Wales

TikTok videos that reflect unrealistic depictions of physical appearance may harm how young women think and feel about their bodies – and the impacts may be worse if the content is perceived as unedited and natural.Research published…

The recent devastation caused by wildfires across Europe and Hawaii has sparked concerns about the return of catastrophic bushfires in Australia. Coupled with the forecast that the southern hemisphere is likely entering a hot and dry El…

UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Katharine Kemp has been named the best ‘emerging leader’ in the nation’s university sector at the 2023 Australian Financial Review (AFR) Higher Education Awards, for her transformational leadership in data…

A research project by academics at UNSW’s School of Humanities & Languages has identified a need to improve the interpreting communication culture in our courts, highlighting the key role of judicial officers – magistrates and judges.…

Leading UNSW researchers in the areas of environmental science and engineering have been recognised at the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Australia's most high-profile science awards. This year, the awards recognised 19 individuals…

UNSW Sydney has received more than $6 million in the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Research Awards (DECRA) round for 2024.The Australian Research Council (ARC) is supporting 200 new early career research…

Eight UNSW graduates have been honoured with Alumni Awards in 2023, recognising their remarkable contributions in art, culture, innovation, entrepreneurship, professional excellence, research and social impact. This year, 135 alumni from…

A study led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research with UNSW Sydney co-authors has revealed a new Australian drug demonstrates potential for treating pancreatic cancer. The drug targets scar-like ‘fibrotic’ tissue within tumours,…

In October this year the new Sustainable Buildings State Environmental Planning Policy will require architects and developers in NSW to start measuring the embodied carbon in their designs as Australia seeks to transition to a low-carbon…

Among adolescents in Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death and self-harm affects 18 per cent of those aged 14-17. Both have sadly become more common in this age group over the last decade.Clinicians assess suicide and self-harm…