University Of New South Wales

Scientists at UNSW Sydney have combined artificial synapses with advanced sensors to mimic the properties of human skin, in new research published in Advanced Functional Materials. Inspired by the human skin, researchers from the School…

UNSW Sydney researchers have secured $3.7 million from the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) new Mid-Career Industry Fellowships program, augmented by a further $1.8 million from participating industry partners. Four academics from…

Spending time with loved ones can have significant health benefits as we age, according to a new meta-analysis study from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney.The researchers studied the link between social…

Former NSW government minister Victor Dominello has been appointed Director of a new initiative from UNSW Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney ­– the Trustworthy Digital Society Hub, designed to lead research and insights in…

A new research hub that will enhance infrastructure systems in the urban, energy and resources sectors has opened at UNSW Sydney.The ARC Research Hub for Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (RIIS), led by UNSW Scientia…

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is one of the most common and distressing concerns cancer survivors have. For many, it can be debilitating and significantly impact their wellbeing in everyday life.However, FCR is not always easy to…

An additional 48 early- to mid-career researchers will be supported over the next three years under a new extension of UNSW Sydney's Scientia Program.UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs announced the extension of…

Some people see moss growing in their gardens as a problem, but what they may not realise is this ancient ancestor of all plants is bringing lots of benefits to our green spaces, such as protecting against erosion.Now a massive global…

People diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, highlighting the need for health services to offer more follow-up support in this crucial period.In what is believed to…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a spike in the number of Australian children and adolescents presenting to hospital with mental health issues, according to a new study from UNSW Sydney researchers. The number of emergency…