UNSW Beach Safety Research Group

Do you surf? We want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete the Global Surfer Survey, and then share it with a friend! globalsurfersurvey.com

We’re so proud of #PhD candidate Sam Cornell who has been awarded by @UNSWMedicine for his excellent doctoral research into #SelfieSafety

Check out this new study from our collaborator @MasakiS0925 @MonashUni examining Japanese university students’ beach safety behaviour and perceptions of Australian beach safety signs @amyepeden @Dr_Jaz_Lawes sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Thanks @marywardy @smh for opportunity to warn against water complacency in the cooler months. For those in #DrowningPrevention Luai's rescue was a reminder to be cautious, particularly in unfamiliar conditions @UNSWMedicine @UNSW_BSRG @RoyalLifeSaving smh.com.au/national/nsw/f…

Two bodies found near rocks at eastern suburbs beach smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

Earlier this week we had a productive meeting with the Hon @jihaddibmp NSW Minister for Emergency Services about the importance of independent & evidence-based research underpinning coastal #DrowningPrevention Great to have a Minister in this role with strong interest in this!

Our co-founder @Dr_Rip_SOS spoke with @bairdjulia about rip current safety #DrowningPrevention

Great to see @UNSW_BSRG collaborator @MasakiS0925 presenting his impactful work on beach safety signage interpretation among culturally diverse groups at the Multicultural Water Safety Forum today in Melbourne @LifeSavingVic @RoyalLifeSaving @MonashUni

We’re so proud of the first @UNSW_BSRG PhD graduate Dr William Koon. You can read his impactful work on coastal #DrowningPrevention here: doi.org/10.26190/unswo… #PhDone

Did you know on the @UNSW_BSRG website, we regularly publish blogs on recent research from our team. Take a look: beachsafetyresearch.com/blog #DrowningPrevention

Great to see our @UNSW_BSRG member @MasakiS0925 quoted in this article today discussing the lack of public awareness of water safety signage #DrowningPrevention

Our researchers @Dr_Rip_SOS and @amyepeden have delivered invited presentations about our #DrowningPrevention work at the NSW Coastal water safety roundtable today in Sydney. The event examined the efforts of the sector in saving lives news.com.au/technology/env… via @newscomauHQ

A groundbreaking AI rip detector app is making waves across the country, with hopes the technology could be key to helping save swimmers' lives following a terrible summer of drownings | @danieldoody101

Did you catch @UNSW_BSRG researchers @amyepeden & @Dr_Jaz_Lawes on @10NewsFirstSyd today discussing rip current safety & our @arc_gov_au funded AI rip detection project with @SLSAustralia? #DrowningPrevention

New research shows that NSW Surfers want more funding for ocean cleanliness and drowning prevention initiatives, and are less interested in further investment in shark mitigation. Read more from @amyepeden and @Dr_Rip_SOS here: doi.org/10.1016/j.anzj… #DrowningPrevention

“I see targeted community research and education as the most effective tool to transform attitudes and change behaviors to protect individuals and conserve our environment.” Editor Spotlight: @Dr_Jaz_Lawes @SLSAustralia @UNSW_BSRG @unswbees plos.io/3HxqR1y

Great to see this recent piece on findings from a research collaboration with @MasakiS0925 You can find one of our recent studies here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

💬 "If you're alone on the beach... and you're not a surfer or an experienced ocean swimmer, and you think it might be OK to go in the water – don't!” UNSW surf scientist Rob Brander shares his advice for staying safe at unpatrolled beaches this summer. news.unsw.edu.au/en/if-in-doubt…

Our co-founders @Dr_Rip_SOS & @amyepeden spoke with @abcnews to share life saving water safety tips this festive period #DrowningPrevention abc.net.au/news/2023-12-2…