A gift from beyond the grave

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.

Having human specimens on hand is "absolutely vital" when teaching anatomy at the university level, according to Professor Ken Ashwell from the Department of Anatomy.

An Aboriginal elder talks about his decision to donate his body to UNSW's School of Medical Sciences.

Also in the final issue for the year, we take a tour of a multi-million dollar centre that is helping to reduce preventable blindness in generations to come; and we get the inside word on God and religion with the Blake Prize winner for religious art.

Media contact: Susi Hamilton | 9385 1583 | susi.hamilton@unsw.edu.au