# News

**Source**: https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/about-unsw/news
**Parent**: https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

- 03 Oct 2023

  ### [Why do I suddenly owe tax this year? It could be because the LMITO is gone, forever](/news/why-do-i-suddenly-owe-tax-year-it-could-be-because-lmito-gone-forever)

  The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset was a flawed idea. Now that it’s gone, our tax bills are up to $1500 higher.

  
- 03 Oct 2023

  ### [UNSW Sydney’s Martin Green elected to US National Academy of Engineering](/news/unsw-sydneys-martin-green-elected-us-national-academy-engineering)

  Scientia Professor Martin Green has been elected to the United States National Academy of Engineering for his work in solar energy development.

  
- 21 Sep 2023

  ### [The dark side of solar: how off-grid products are creating waste in Africa](/news/dark-side-solar-how-grid-products-are-creating-waste-africa)

  The burgeoning solar sector has a responsibility to consider the afterlives of its products, says an expert from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.

  
- 21 Sep 2023

  ### [Why do I get so much spam and unwanted email in my inbox? And how can I get rid of it?](/news/why-do-i-get-so-much-spam-and-unwanted-email-my-inbox-and-how-can-i-get-rid-it)

  One of the first ‘spam’ messages on record was sent in 1854.

  
- 21 Sep 2023

  ### [Inform yourself: vote with reason, not in ignorance](/news/inform-yourself-vote-reason-not-ignorance)

  The No campaign line for the upcoming Voice referendum tells people they can’t figure out the issues, says the Dean of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney.

  
- 19 Sep 2023

  ### [UNSW launches Institute for Climate Risk & Response](/news/unsw-launches-institute-climate-risk-response)

  The research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change.

  
- 14 Sep 2023

  ### [UNSW Professor Megan Davis named on the 2023 TIME100 Next List](/news/unsw-professor-megan-davis-named-2023-time100-next-list)

  The annual list recognises individuals who are shaping the future of their fields and defining the next generation of leadership.

  
- 12 Sep 2023

  ### [Under ‘open skies’, the market would decide how often airlines fly into Australia](/news/under-open-skies-market-would-decide-how-often-airlines-fly-australia)

  The US has open-skies agreements with more than 100 nations, Singapore has more than 60 nations. Australia has just seven.

  
- 07 Sep 2023

  ### [New vision for ophthalmology wins 2023 3 Minute Thesis contest](/news/new-vision-ophthalmology-wins-2023-3-minute-thesis-contest)

  Dr Sascha Spencer impressed competition judges with her eye-opening presentation on helping medical professionals improve diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders.

  
- 06 Sep 2023

  ### [UNSW Sydney appoints new Provost](/news/unsw-sydney-appoints-new-provost)

  Scientia Professor Vlado Perkovic, current Dean of UNSW Medicine & Health, will take up the role on 18 September.

  
- 01 Sep 2023

  ### [Fewer of us are cycling – here’s how we can reverse the decline](/news/fewer-us-are-cycling-heres-how-we-can-reverse-decline)

  Early in the pandemic, when there was much less traffic on the roads, people took to their bikes. But since then, fewer people are cycling, with rates now lower than in 2011.

  
- 29 Aug 2023

  ### [Alumni Awards honour eight of UNSW's exceptional graduates](/news/alumni-awards-honour-eight-unsws-exceptional-graduates)

  The 2023 Alumni Award winners inspire positive change and empower communities globally, embodying UNSW’s commitment to creating a brighter future for all.

  
- 28 Aug 2023

  ### [UNSW early career researchers awarded more than $6m in funding](/news/unsw-early-career-researchers-awarded-more-6m-funding)

  The funding enables researchers to develop their projects, providing economic, commercial, environmental, and social benefits for Australians.

  
- 24 Aug 2023

  ### [UNSW researchers awarded 2023 Eureka Prizes](/news/unsw-researchers-awarded-2023-eureka-prizes)

  The Waterbirds Aerial Survey Team, led by Richard Kingsford, Toby Walsh and Jodi Rowley have received prestigious 2023 Eureka Prizes.

  
- 23 Aug 2023

  ### [Katharine Kemp wins AFR Higher Education Emerging Leader Award](/news/katharine-kemp-wins-afr-higher-education-emerging-leader-award)

  The UNSW Sydney Law & Justice academic was recognised at the 2023 awards, along with UNSW finalists in the Community Engagement and Employability categories.

  
- 15 Aug 2023

  ### [UNSW Sydney moves to 3rd in Australia in the latest ARWU rankings](/news/unsw-sydney-moves-3rd-australia-latest-arwu-rankings)

  The University is among six national institutions ranked in the world’s top 100.

  
- 15 Aug 2023

  ### [‘Stay safe’: vale Mary-Louise McLaws, champion for the power of clear science communication](/news/stay-safe-vale-mary-louise-mclaws-champion-power-clear-science-communication)

  A calm voice, a trusted expert, devoted teacher. Epidemiologist Professor Mary-Louise McLaws was passionate about engaging with the mainstream media and communicating what she knew.

  
- 15 Aug 2023

  ### [Why do people collaborate with the enemy? Ian Buruma considers three troubling examples](/news/why-do-people-collaborate-enemy-ian-buruma-considers-three-troubling-examples)

  Collaborators cannot be reduced to single types. Their motivations are varied and can be hard to interpret.