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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) stands out as one of Australia's top institutions for research and education. Founded in 1949, UNSW has seen significant growth, currently enrolling over 52,000 students, with more than 14,000 of them coming from more than 130 countries around the globe. The university offers a wide range of programs, with over 300 undergraduate options and 600 postgraduate courses available, and it has established a strong network of alumni chapters across Asia. As a founding member of the esteemed Group of Eight, which comprises Australia's leading research universities, UNSW is also part of the international consortium Universitas 21. The main campus of UNSW occupies a spacious 38-hectare area in Kensington, Sydney. Additionally, the university has campuses for UNSW Art and Design in Paddington, UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy, as well as smaller campuses in Randwick and Coogee, and several research facilities throughout New South Wales. We uphold the principle of academic freedom, so please note that posts may not always reflect the official stance of UNSW. For more information, check our Social Media Terms of Service at www.unsw.to/sm.

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  • 5 days ago | unsw.edu.au | Scott French

    Just one day after the US Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariffs of between 10% and 50% on nearly every country in the world, Trump announced tariffs on all US imports of steel and aluminium will increase from 25% to 50%. He told the rally of steel workers in Pennsylvania the increase would come into effect Wednesday US time.

  • 5 days ago | unsw.edu.au | Emma Lovell |Jessica Allen

    According to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right? Well, yes and no. Australia continues to rely on changes in land use to compensate for emissions released into the atmosphere.

  • 1 month ago | unsw.edu.au | Wesley Morgan |Ben Newell

    An emphatic election victory for the incumbent Labor government means Australia’s rapid shift to renewable energy will continue. As Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday: In 2022, the Australian people voted to finally act on climate change. After three years of progress […] in 2025 they said keep going. The election result also means the debate about energy policy is now, in broad terms, over. Australia’s energy future is wind and solar, backed by storage.

  • 1 month ago | unsw.edu.au | Kelly Kirkland |Abby Robinson |Samantha Stanley |Zoe Leviston

    Australia just sweltered through one of its hottest summers on record, and heat has pushed well into autumn. Once-in-a-generation floods are now striking with alarming regularity. As disasters escalate, insurers are warning some properties may soon be uninsurable. Yet, despite these escalating disasters — and a federal election looming — conversation around climate change remains deeply polarising. But are people’s minds really made up? Or are they still open to change?

  • 1 month ago | unsw.edu.au | Kate Newton |Daniel Ghezelbash

    If you are facing an injustice and don't know where to turn, a new AI assistant trained by lawyers on NSW legal protections empowers you to take action. An innovative partnership between UNSW Kaldor Centre Director Professor Daniel Ghezelbash and the National Justice Project has created a simple way to exercise your rights: Hear Me Out, a free online platform that helps you to understand and lodge a formal complaint.