Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering

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Redefining the human experience beyond the edge of possibility

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‘Dangerously unprepared’: UNSW expert says Australia must regulate AI and invest in research

UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Toby Walsh warns that Australia is falling behind in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and failing to put the safeguards in place to manage its risks.

Feb 25, 2026
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UNSW Computer Science expertise showcased in new book

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World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections

From Bondi to Venezuela, Gaza to Ukraine, AI supercharges online misinformation. But understanding exactly how it impacts voters is a challenge.

Jan 16, 2026
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Our study areas

Bioinformatics engineering

Bioinformatics combines computer science, big data and life science to provide better solutions to experts working with and managing huge volumes of genetic information.
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Computer engineering

Computer engineers design and develop computer systems as well as hardware elements.

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Computer science and software engineering

Computer science and software engineering is one of our most popular study areas. You’ll focus on computing and mathematics design and techniques, giving you the fundamentals to specialise.
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Data science

Data science is a multidisciplinary field of study that blends mathematical methods, statistics, computing, business decisions and communication.
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Research & impact

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Research groups

Our aim is to improve technology, processes, tools and techniques that will be useful in a vast array of industries. We work across cybersecurity, machine learning, computer vision, human-computer interaction and adaptive e-learning.
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Research highlights

We make a large impact both globally and at home. Some of our research highlights include our work in cybersecurity and visual analytics.
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Facilities

Through our multidisciplinary facilities, we collaborate on innovative solutions to the world’s most complex issues in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and software and systems. We also have the latest facilities to support our RoboCup, rescue and domestic robot teams.
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