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Redefining the human experience beyond the edge of possibility

Data centres are vital to Australia, but they need to be done in a sustainable way

Data centres are now fundamental to the digital economy, housing the servers that store and process information. Yet their rapid expansion raises urgent environmental questions, particularly around energy and water usage.

Oct 02, 2026

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UNSW researcher named ATSE Fellow for advancing responsible AI

UNSW Sydney Professor Flora Salim has been elected one of 34 Fellows of The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) for 2026.

Sep 30, 2026

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When one seat can decide who governs, how do you make the maths fair?

Sep 29, 2026

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Researchers get AI ‘drunk’ to expose new cyber security risks in chatbots

Fine-tuning large language models on drunken text makes them more likely to leak secrets and answer harmful questions, new UNSW-led research shows.

Sep 28, 2026

Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering UNSW Institute for Cyber Security SDG9 SDG Science & Tech Research Resilient society

Data centres are vital to Australia, but they need to be done in a sustainable way

Oct 02, 2026

UNSW researcher named ATSE Fellow for advancing responsible AI

UNSW Sydney Professor Flora Salim has been elected one of 34 Fellows of The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) for 2026.

Sep 30, 2026

Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering Science & Tech General Research Networks and partnerships Resilient society Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion SDG SDG3 SDG9 SDG11

When one seat can decide who governs, how do you make the maths fair?

Sep 29, 2026

Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering

Researchers get AI ‘drunk’ to expose new cyber security risks in chatbots

Fine-tuning large language models on drunken text makes them more likely to leak secrets and answer harmful questions, new UNSW-led research shows.

Sep 28, 2026

Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering UNSW Institute for Cyber Security SDG9 SDG Science & Tech Research Resilient society

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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.

Computer engineering

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

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.

Data science

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

Research & impact

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.

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.

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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The future of computing

Redefining the human experience beyond the edge of possibility

Latest news

Data centres are vital to Australia, but they need to be done in a sustainable way

UNSW researcher named ATSE Fellow for advancing responsible AI

When one seat can decide who governs, how do you make the maths fair?

Researchers get AI ‘drunk’ to expose new cyber security risks in chatbots

Data centres are vital to Australia, but they need to be done in a sustainable way

UNSW researcher named ATSE Fellow for advancing responsible AI

When one seat can decide who governs, how do you make the maths fair?

Researchers get AI ‘drunk’ to expose new cyber security risks in chatbots