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    Mar 9

    : We’re committed to keeping our community informed, and as of 10 March, have the following advice for those visiting, studying or working at UNSW. For our most up to date information please visit

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  2. 10 hours ago

    "With an ageing population and a more severe illness in older people, Australia may see a proportionately greater morbidity and mortality impact from than China." - Dr Raina MacIntyre, Prof of Global Biosecurity at . Read more:

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  3. 11 hours ago

    One quarter of Australian workers have no paid sick leave - meaning they “face a choice between endangering the health of co-workers and calling in sick and losing their wages" says A/Prof .

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    Mar 8

    "The lack of women in essential STEM jobs exacerbates the national skills shortage." Prof says we need hard data to tell whether schemes for encouraging more women into disciplines are actually working.

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  5. 15 hours ago

    A/Prof James Wood from says the pandemic may peak in Australia "over a three- to six-week period some time in the next two to four months" - but it depends on whether containment measures worked.

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  6. 16 hours ago

    A research team from have used coral records to reconstruct the variability of the Indian Ocean Dipole - and their findings put southeast Australia on course for increasingly hot and dry conditions.

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    19 hours ago

    Dr Raina Macintyre, "On a knife's edge of a COVID-19 pandemic: is containment still possible?"

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  8. Mar 9

    ICYMI: Prof 's (now viral) thread breaks down the science behind why soap is so effective in killing viruses, including and SARS.

    1/25 Part 1 - Why does soap work so well on the SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus and indeed most viruses? Because it is a self-assembled nanoparticle in which the weakest link is the lipid (fatty) bilayer. A two part thread about soap, viruses and supramolecular chemistry
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    Mar 8

    Congratulations to Senior Research Associate for being named one of this year's Young Women to Watch in International Affairs. This achievement recognises the vital work Madeline has done to progress the rights of asylum seekers and refugees.

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  10. Mar 9

    An increase in groundwater organic carbon caused by and urbanisation is set to threaten the quality of half the world's drinking water, according to research by .

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  11. Mar 8

    Should you write your own will? 's Prof Prue Vines says it's often easier to pay a solicitor to draft a will for you - and may even be cheaper in the long run.

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  12. Mar 8

    "The lack of women in essential STEM jobs exacerbates the national skills shortage." Prof says we need hard data to tell whether schemes for encouraging more women into disciplines are actually working.

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    Mar 7

    1/25 Part 1 - Why does soap work so well on the SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus and indeed most viruses? Because it is a self-assembled nanoparticle in which the weakest link is the lipid (fatty) bilayer. A two part thread about soap, viruses and supramolecular chemistry

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    Mar 7

    The moment UNSW's first female PhD graduate—Mary Helen Maguire—was awarded her Doctorate from Chancellor Wallace Wurth in 1956 for her thesis in applied chemistry, entitled “The synthesis of some organophosphorus compounds". 🎓 📸

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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    On average, one woman a week is murdered by a current or former partner. This International Women's Day, let's confront the issues that face women and the barriers that stand in the way of gender equality. Together we can help create a more equal world.

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    Mar 6

    Thank you so much !☺️ It was so so lovely chatting with you. There is such positivity and support for , especially within and . I feel so lucky to work here with an incredible team!

    To all the women in our lives who inspire & empower us everyday - we celebrate YOU this . Featuring the brilliant mum of 3 & her dedication to her work & support of women in research🌟
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  17. Mar 7

    BOTTOM RIGHT: Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith () is an award-winning astrophysicist and the Australian government's Women in Ambassador:

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  18. Mar 7

    BOTTOM LEFT: leads our SMaRT centre for sustainable materials and is a pioneer in micro recycling science:

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  19. Mar 7

    TOP RIGHT: Prof Maria Kavallaris AM () was named the 2020 NSW Premier's Woman of the Year for her work in childhood cancer research:

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  20. Mar 7

    TOP LEFT: Prof Rose Amal AC received the 2019 NSW Scientist of the year for her work with nanomaterials for solar energy conversion:

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