Ground breaking research
We’re pioneering the future with UNSW’s research initiatives.
From climate change to strained healthcare systems, UNSW research is addressing the grand challenges of our time.
UNSW has a proud tradition of pioneering research and sustained innovation. Since the launch of the UNSW 2025 Strategy, our researchers have taken the lead on a number of ground-breaking initiatives that are changing the way we live. Within just a few years, our position on a number of Australian and global research rankings has increased dramatically.
Your support of UNSW research activity will help us to go on driving meaningful progress in response to important challenges, for the benefit of the whole community.
Our community-led research partnership with the Dharriwaa Elders Group of Walgett is breaking that town’s cycle of disadvantage, and pioneering a model that can be shared with other First Nations communities.
Our researchers at The Kirby Institute, having already developed treatments for HIV and Hepatitis C, are now focussing their attention on a range of infectious diseases that unfairly impact disadvantaged communities.
The research we produce is contributing to national prosperity, too. According to Deloitte Access Economics (2022) our work provides a return on investment of $5 for every $1 invested.
