Research Strengths

UNSW is one of Australia's leading research intensive universities.  While we conduct research across a wide range of disciplines, we are investing considerable resources in particular areas where we feel we can make a difference.  This involves building on existing strengths, in fields where we are already a world leader, as well as identifying emerging problems and opportunities, and moving to meet the challenge.

UNSW has a reputation for international research excellence in the following areas of research strength:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Water, Environment, Sustainability
• Next Generation Materials and Technologies
• Social Policy, Government and Health Policy
• ICT, Robotics and Devices
• Business, Law and Economics

UNSW areas of  emerging & underpinning  research strengths:

• Fundamental and Enabling Sciences
• Contemporary Humanities and Creative Arts
• Defence and Security

Approximately 90% of all research activity at UNSW is in areas of existing and emerging research strength.

• Research Strengths Summary

Areas of Research Strength online publication: