Thanks to all who joined us for today’s Open Day festivities!
Despite the weather, our campuses came to life with excitement as thousands explored the next stage of their education journey. 👏
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Psychology? Aviation? Maths or Marine?
Join UNSW Science at the campus-wide party to discover which avenue of science is for you.
🌐 Find us at the Globe Sculpture Lawns now.
Events: unsw.edu.au/openday
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This is what a campus SHOULD look like! Thousands of people (and not an umbrella in sight😊)
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Fantastic to see the next generation of Law & Justice students on campus today for UNSW Open Day! #unswopenday #unswlaw
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Led by Professor Tony Butler, the funding will establish a Centre for Research Excellence to generate new knowledge and insights that will better our understanding of violence perpetration and improve its prediction and prevention.
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💬 "I think we have to overcome this idea that everything called nuclear is the same..."
UNSW nuclear expert Dr Edward Obbard says fears that #Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines will lead to it developing nuclear weapons are unfounded.
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🧠 10 Minute Genius is a series featuring some of UNSW's top thinkers, dreamers and envelope pushers to help you make some sense of this relentless information vortex.
👇 Become a genius in under 10 minutes:
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🗑 Waste has a bad reputation but when we hold our noses as we scuttle past the bin, we're passing by a world of opportunities.
In the time it takes to melt an aluminium can, UNSW material scientist and engineer explains why not everything belongs in the bin. ♻️
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🏆 Researchers from the are part of the group ‘NanoMslide’ which won the ANSTO #EurekaPrize for Innovative Use of Technology in recognition of their work turning the humble glass microscope slide into a diagnostic lab. 🔬
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🏆 PhD candidate Casey Kirchhoff (), Dr Mark Ooi (), Associate Professor , Professor Richard Kingsford and PhD candidate won the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources #EurekaPrize for Innovation in Citizen Science.
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🏆 Scientia Professor was recognised for her work in communicating the science of #sustainability to broad community audiences, winning the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science. ♻️
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🏆 Professor Raina MacIntyre () from the won the #EurekaPrize for Leadership in Science and Innovation for her contributions to infection prevention, informed by extensive research into emerging diseases, vaccines and masks. 💉
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🏆 Our researchers have absolutely smashed it at the 2022 , taking home four prestigious #EurekaPrizes for their research work at #Australia's most high-profile science awards. 👇
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Two UNSW projects researching #COVID19 have received almost $2 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.
The projects will investigate the transmission of COVID-19 and further the development of an innovative antiviral treatment. 🦠
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UNSW Professor Cyrille Boyer has been awarded a prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship and $2.7 million in funding to conduct ground-breaking research on light-driven manufacturing for 3D projects. 👏
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💬 "Every child across this vast continent deserves to learn from the wisdom of the first custodians of the country they live on."
UNSW researchers say that a culturally supportive learning environment improves educational outcomes for all students.
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For the first time in years, UNSW Open Day is back on campus and we couldn't be more excited!
From postgrad study to campus tours, hands-on activities to clubs & socs, we're an open book this Saturday 3 September: unsw.to/OpenDay22
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Join us and 600+ fellow citizen scientists this Thursday for the online launch of the platy-project September month of action. 🎉
Hear from platypus researcher Dr Gilad Bino and learn how you can help protect this elusive species.
RSVP below 👇
bit.ly/3AxDFB8
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💬 "...this is the lowest number recorded since the beginning of the HIV epidemic. Australia should be very pleased..."
A HIV report has shown the number of new diagnoses has halved over 10 years, but late diagnoses are concerning.
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I'm honoured and extremely excited to be taking on the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor Research @UNSW. Research is critical if we are to solve the most pressing questions facing society & I'm looking forward to supporting @UNSW's exceptional researchers as they make a difference.
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🏠 Is #RentControl the solution to #Australia's rental crisis?
Rent increases and low vacancy rates have renters feeling the pinch. says regulation could help relieve pressure on renters and keep them in their homes.
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💬 "Universities play a key role in making sure our workforce has the skills it needs."
We've formally launched Mentem by UNSW, a workplace learning offer that leverages our world-class education experts to upskill organisations to meet skills shortages.
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⚡️ #Australia just held its first national summit on #ElectricVehicles.
's Gail Broadbent breaks down six key needs for Australia's EV future.
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Today we #WearItPurple. 💜
We invite you to pledge your commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTIQ+ youth on and off campus: edi.unsw.edu.au/lgbtiq-inclusi
Learn more about the history of the day and why it matters. 👇
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💵 #Australia will become the first country to do a virtual stocktake of the #cryptocurrency sector as regulators work to safeguard consumers.
🔍 UNSW's Barney Tan explains what this might mean for the future of #crypto.
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💬 "This is about regulating the 'Wild Wild West' and protecting investors from themselves..."
In a world-first, Australia is looking to regulate #bitcoin and other #cryptocurrencies in a move that has global commentators buzzing. 👇
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🐇 When wild rabbits arrived in Australia they had the fastest colonisation rate for an introduced mammal – ever.
Now, DNA analysis has traced Australia's rabbit plague back to 24 individual English rabbits from 1859.
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🚀From rural NSW to the Moon and even to Mars – 3D printing could offer an exciting solution to building sustainably in diverse environments, says Dr Kate Dunn.
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💬 “This is a significant Australian breakthrough in electrical and telecommunications engineering.”
Read more about the new technology.👇
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A controlled explosion in Sydney Harbour Tunnel has helped demonstrate the effectiveness of a new fire-detecting technology developed at UNSW.🔥
Using wi-fi signals & #AI, the new system detects fires with greater accuracy and provides essential information to first responders.
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💬 "It's important that the history books record this was wrong..."
UNSW constitutional law experts, and have welcomed news of further inquiry into the former prime minister's secret appointments to key ministries. #auspol
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We're reducing barriers to accessing #HigherEducation in Australia. 🎓
A new participation target will open the door to more students from under-represented backgrounds; better reflecting the diversity of Australia's broader population.
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