Science Week 2026

This Science Week at the Academy Library, we decided to travel back in time to look at some of the achievements of researchers from the School of Science, UNSW Canberra.

We scoured Trove and some news databases and found a range of articles on topics including bushfires, authenticating Victoria Cross medals and discovering new stars. It’s fascinating to reflect on the discoveries and successes of UNSW Canberra scientists of the past and how they’ve shaped the future direction of research in their field and inspired new generations of students.

Interested in current UNSW School of Science researchers?  Explore the UNSW School of Science research page  where you can choose from a variety of research fields.

More articles: 

Balloon flight launch to monitor new supernova
(Uniken, 3 Apr 1987)

UNSW astronomers pull secrets from the stars Antarctic plateau may be the ultimate observatory
(Uniken, 26 August 1994)

ADFA group measures magnetic field at centre of our galaxy
(Uniken, 26 August 1994)

What your synchrotron can do for you
(Canberra Times. December 19, 1995)

Canberra Sensor Helps Keep Kalgoorlie's Air Clear  
(Canberra Times, July 25, 1997)

ACT Physicists Build Australia's First Radioactive Ion Implanter
(Canberra Times,  December 12, 1998)

Stellar nursery on our doorstep
(Uniken, July 1999)