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UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

Higher Education

Kensington, NSW 7,631 followers

Through creativity, collaboration and inclusion, we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.

About us

UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture is the home of creative arts, design, humanities, and architecture at UNSW. With world-class facilities and strong industry engagement integrated in our teaching, we equip our students with the skills and experience to think critically and translate their creativity into exciting careers. Our graduates have succeeded as renowned architects, educators, policy makers, artists, designers, and more. We believe in academic freedom, so posts do not necessarily represent official UNSW views. Read our Social Media Terms of Service at www.unsw.to/sm CRICOS Provider no. 00098G

Website
https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kensington, NSW

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  • What a great opening night of the BE GradEx 2025! Congratulations to the 380 students who shared their work across six disciplines - the future of homes and cities are in capable hands 👏

    Extreme urban heat, lack of affordable housing, inequities in our cities. Like me, you may worry about these huge social, economic, climate and health challenges. I am hopeful because the next generation of skilled, collaborative, empathetic problem solvers are taking on these huge challenges fearlessly across architectures, planning, construction and design at the UNSW School of Built Environment. Their excellent work is on display at BEGradEx, White Bay Power Station, 28-30 November. PLEASE GO! At the launch I loved meeting Hend Elkashouty (and her Y8 twin sisters ☺️) whose proposition for a community library for Rosehill was thoughtful, beautiful and inclusive. I was also inspired by Young Jiang's Edustack, a vertical school in a repurposed skyscraper, which just won first prize in the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) International Student Design Competition! 🎉 Congrats to all our graduating students. 🙏 Thanks to our many sponsors for supporting their exhibition. https://lnkd.in/gcnCACDp

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  • 👋 Meet Dr Susanne Thurow. Susanne is a researcher at UNSW iCinema where she explores how immersive technologies can help people make sense of environmental crises. Her ever-evolving research journey has seen her move from literary studies, to theatre practice, then to Indigenous cultural production, and digital media. 🗨️ “One of the greatest rewards of being a researcher,” she says, “is the opportunity to constantly explore – to help build new knowledge and new ways of engaging with the world.” From collaborating with Sydney Theatre Company and Opera Australia to developing immersive fire visualisation systems for emergency training, Susanne’s research shows how creative practice and advanced technology can work together to engage audiences emotionally and intellectually. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6khd5xR

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  • 🎓 Double degree – double opportunity🎓 Amy Wong is in her third year of her Bachelor of Advanced Science/Fine Arts. What inspired her to pursue a double degree? “I’ve always intended to celebrate the environment through my artistic practice and … I believe art is a powerful tool for communicating complex ideas – making them engaging, accessible and meaningful for wider audiences in fun, challenging and innovative ways.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gG7xXk-3

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  • “I’m delighted that for half a decade now, The Australian has recognised UNSW as Australia’s leading research institution in the field of architecture. This is a reflection of the impactful research my colleagues are undertaking on tackling the climate crisis, using big data and advanced digital tools to help us understand cities and make more evidence-based decisions, and creating healthy and equitable places that meet the diverse needs of our society,” said Philip Oldfield, Head of the School of Built Environment. Also a massive congratulations to UNSW Associate Professor Samad Sepasgozar "Research Leader" [World's Top 2 pct] for being named leading researcher in the field 👏 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEEAfEB9

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  • Alumni designs are making a real-world impact 🌏 ✅ Come hear from Tom Loefler creator of the marine-cleaning Hullbot robot tackling biofouling and protecting the environment; Alfred Boyadgis whose Forcite smart helmet is redefining motorcycle safety; Maoxin Yuan who created the vision enhancing SOOZE device, Liam Lo Cascio who has enhanced independence for people with a disability with a kitchen system, HALO, and Renee Aquilina whose interactive shade canopy, Ori, adapts to changing conditions, helping protect users from Australia's harsh sun. Our UNSW Industrial Design alumni will be discussing innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of design to make a difference with Dr Brandon Gien, Chair of Good Design Australia and Adjunct Professor at UNSW, at this fascinating event. Register for your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/ggkW-jZ3

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  • We’re inviting industry professionals to share their insights on the skills that matter most in today’s workforce. Your input will directly inform the UNSW ADA Skills Passport – a Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture initiative exploring how universities can help students better recognise and communicate the skills they develop during their studies. By taking part, you’ll help us understand: ✅ Which skills matter most in your field ✅ How well graduates meet industry expectations ✅ How universities can better prepare students for the workplace 📋 The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and participants will go into the draw to win one of five $50 Prezzee eGift cards. 👉 Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gkSpWKDn This study has been approved by the HREAP B: Arts, Design and Law (iRECS9324).

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  • Rebecca Green (Dr Becky), a cartooning and design lecturer at ADA’s School of Art & Design, has recently debuted a new series of live-cartoon explainers on climate and energy. “I started Dr Becky Explains because my research focuses on how we communicate climate change and renewable energy through visuals and storytelling. And I wanted to find a different way to share important research and key messages that is authentic and human in a visual online space increasingly shaped by AI.” The episodes will appear on YouTube. You can check out the full version of episode 1 here: https://lnkd.in/gsQH9WNG

  • Awareness to Action: Multicultural communities leading change You’re invited to a FREE screening of the NSW premiere of Finding Affection followed by a panel discussion on combating domestic and family violence (DFV). It’s all part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Finding Affection is a documentary about a community-led initiative tackling DFV through participatory theatre. It’s a true testament to the transformative power of storytelling in breaking the silence and addressing some of the deep-seated issues surrounding DFV. 📅 Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 🕕 Time: 6pm – 8pm 📍 Location: Phive Parramatta Panel guests: - Violet Roumeliotis AM (CEO, SSI) - Manjula O'Connor (Australasian Centre for Human Rights and Health) - Emma Macey-Storch (Director, Finding Affection) - Amani Haydar (Writer, artist, advocate) - Ms Kavita (Lived experience representative) Hosted by Professor Jan Breckenridge, Co-Convenor of the UNSW Gendered Violence Research Network. Snacks and refreshments provided. Help us plan catering—register today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpWq_4De

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  • These beautiful pictures were taken during the Design Fieldwork on Country elective, part of the Bachelor of Design at the School of Art & Design. Students spend five days at Bundanon, on Dharawal and Dhurga Country, participating in workshops and activities with First Nations Elders and artists, alongside artists and design teachers from UNSW and Bundanon, that build engagement with Country, the natural and built environments. “Beyond creative and technical skills of creating, this design course involves respectful collaboration with communities and Country,” says Associate Lecturer Melinda Young, who developed the course with Dr Trent Jansen, in consultation with Dharawal Elders and Knowledge holders. “This time spent on site brings best practice theories and protocols into focus, as students gain an appreciation of the significance of collaborative and Indigenous design methods.”

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