Creating impact

Explore our research and partnership with Drop Bio Health to transform the field of inflammation and personal and preventative health.

Associate Professor Fatemeh Vafaee leads a research and development team who are working on building an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to fast-track the discovery and development of new drug combinations.

Based at the UNSW Sydney School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Science, Professor Adrianna Vergés works on re-balancing the seascapes of Sydney’s waters for future ecological and socio-economic success.

Learn about Professor Kaarin Anstey and the development of CogDrisk, an online 20-minute assessment for dementia risk that generates a personalised report.

Project Avatar aims to improve knowledge around restoring sensation after a complete spinal cord injury, giving hope to up to half of patients with future injuries. 

Read about Professor Simmon's discoveries in the field of atomic electronics and international race to develop the world’s first error-corrected quantum computer in silicon.

SWOT is an international space mission that keeps an eye on Earth’s waters, so we can prepare for tomorrow. Learn about how the mission will help communities and industries monitor and plan for changing water resources.

In partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Wild Deserts initiative aims to restore around 400 square kms of Sturt National Park’s desert ecosystem.

Learn about the rewarding careers of our alumni across the globe and their impact, breakthroughs and accomplishments in their communities and industries. 

From environmental to materials, health and fundamental sciences, explore our research impact case studies at UNSW Science. 

Watch our short case study videos to learn more about our ongoing collaborations with partners and industries.