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UNSW Science and its partners are having impact around the world. From fisheries and social change in PNG to...

...micro-recycling and manufacturing green ceramics in Nowra, NSW, Australia. Explore the breadth, depth and diversity of our impact stories here.

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Working with schools for effective behaviour therapy

Clinical psychologist Professor Eva Kimonis co-developed an early intervention program with caregivers in schools, to improve dysfunctional student behaviour

A brighter future for drug-exposed babies

Neuroscientist Associate Professor Kelly Clemens partners with local hospitals to improve the lives of opioid-affected newborns

Decarbonising flight

UNSW's hydrogen fuel cells team, led by Dr Quentin Meyer and Professor Chuan Zhao, are powering the aviation industry towards net zero

Gaining a competitive advantage through data

From surfing to motorsports, the UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) is changing the field of play through data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning

Accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions

Professor Bryce Kelly leads the way in measuring net zero progress and reducing corporate carbon liabilities through gas inventory verification

Exposing the top danger to beachgoers

Professor Rob Brander's long-standing partnership with Surf Lifesaving Australia saves lives by revealing the hidden power of rips

Improving quad-bike safety

Emeritus Professor Raphael Grzebieta has spent years working on better protection for quad-bike riders, to prevent injury and death

Improving health with the help of AI

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

Healing hidden worlds for a brighter tomorrow

Professor Adrianna Vergés works on re-balancing the seascapes of Sydney’s waters for future ecological and socio-economic success

Following the world’s ocean currents from space

SWOT is an international space mission that keeps an eye on Earth’s waters, so communities and industries can monitor and plan for tomorrow

Mitigating disease through proactive health care

Drop Bio Health is transforming the field of personal and preventative health, in the home

Assessing dementia risk from home

CogDrisk is an online 20-minute assessment for dementia risk that can help individuals and healthcare professionals take early action

New hope for mobility after injury

Project Avatar aims to restore sensation after a complete spinal cord injury, giving hope to up to half of patients

Pioneering a quantum future

Professor Michelle Simmon's discoveries in the field of atomic electronics are leading an international race to develop the world’s first error-corrected quantum computer in silicon

From extinction to flourishing

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

Lifting lives and livelihoods in PNG

Professor Jes Sammut addresses the protein shortage in Papua New Guinea (PNG) by implementing sustainable fish farming —but the positive effects go well beyond improving diets

Re-thinking waste

Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla is a pioneer of sustainable recycling and manufacturing methods that transform waste into practical, high-performing and high-value products