University of New South Wales - Social issues

A gift from beyond the grave

20091113

When it comes to making a difference, death is no obstacle. In the November/December issue of Uniken, we hear about those who generously donate their bodies to science.

Hail Fellow

20091110

One of Australia’s leading experts in early childhood education, Professor Deborah Brennan, has been elected to the Academy of Social Sciences.

The Role of Education in Reconciliation

20091106

The Role of Education in the Road to Reconciliation will be discussed by a panel of experts, lead by Professor Pat Dodson, at the University of New South Wales next week.

Can you imagine the next 60 years?

20091028

Futurist and innovator Chris Luebkeman outlines four plausible futures in a public lecture at UNSW. His multimedia presentation is based on the premise that “the future is over sold and under imagined”.

Vulnerable teens

20091027

A snapshot of Australia’s young people shows high rates of obesity and mental illness and vulnerability to drug and alcohol abuse.

Positive outcomes for disadvantaged families

20091022

An early intervention program targeting families in disadvantaged communities across Australia is delivering positive outcomes for children, research led by UNSW’s Social Policy Research Centre has found.

Supporting peace and prosperity in Europe

20091022

Former Irish Finance Minister and now EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevy, will deliver the Australian Ireland Fund UNSW Peace Oration on Tuesday 27 October.

The greatest scandal of Christendom?

20091020

As part of the International Year of Astronomy, UNSW is presenting The Re-Trial of Galileo featuring a high-profile cast, along with a public lecture by the world’s foremost Galileo scholar.

UNSW legal experts available for comment on human rights report

20091008

Federal Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, will today release the report of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee.

The heritage of Aboriginal Sydney

20090924

Renowned historian Dr Grace Karskens will speak about lost Indigenous urban histories at a free public lecture at UNSW tonight (Thursday, 24th September).