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Expand your public sector knowledge while continuing your Australian Public Service or state/territory government career with our government and leadership short courses.

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As a student in our faculty, you’ll work in partnership with us. We have a diverse range of disciplines where you’ll develop unique and career-ready skills. Together, we’ll turn creativity and critical thinking into real-life solutions.

With us, you’ll challenge and be challenged to push the way we think about people, place and cultures. You’ll thrive in an open, supportive and inclusive community that encourages and celebrates your difference.

Our relationship with Defence

UNSW Canberra at ADFA has been preparing future global leaders since 1967 as the official education provider for the Australian Defence Force.

We specialise in high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all areas relating to military, strategic and defence studies. We also support the ADF Joint Professional Military Education program.

Our defence partnerships are crucial to protecting the security and safety of Australia and our allies.

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News and events

The NDIS reform bill has been passed – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?

It’s been a long road, but the government has pushed through NDIS reforms – and lost a lot of political currency with the disability community in the process.

Navies with no sailors? Not so fast

Reports of the demise of crewed naval vessels have been greatly exaggerated.

UNSW bushfire research incorporates Indigenous knowledge

To mark NAIDOC Week 2024, we look at how UNSW is ensuring Indigenous knowledge of fire remains a key component of our bushfire research. 

Ask an Expert: How flapping insect wings can make new “micro drones” a reality

There is much to be learned from the unique properties of insect wings; especially when it comes to the development of next generation “micro drones”

Leadership insights from Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO CSC

Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO CSC was the guest of honour at the 2024 UNSW Canberra Leadership in ACTion event held in Canberra on 11 June

War in space - governing the final frontier

Applying international law into military operations in space

Hidden vulnerabilities revealed in smart TVs

Have you ever considered that your smart TV is at risk of being hacked through your remote control?

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