UNSW Eureka Prize finalists celebrate a wealth of research and leadership

From restoring underwater forests to improving medical masks and developing hydrogen as fuel, a record 12 UNSW and UNSW-affiliated researchers and teams have been named finalists in the prestigious Eureka Prizes.

• Team MacIntyre – Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research: Professor Raina MacIntyre and her team have produced the largest body of work on the effectiveness of medical masks and respirators against the spread of infectious diseases. Their work has improved protections for healthcare workers by informing policy and practice at both a national and international level.

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Eureka Prizes are the country’s most high-profile science awards, recognising excellence in research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. READ MORE