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The Department of Computer Science became the School of Computer Science and Engineering on 1/1/1991 with Professor John Hiller becoming the first head of school. Council at its meeting on 10 December 1990 resolved by CL90/108 (v) Proposed division of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science into two schools: 1. That a School of Computer Science and Engineering be established in the Faculty of Engineering from 1 January 1991; and 2. That the School of Computer Science and Engineering be based upon the present Department of Computer Science in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; 3. That the balance of the existing School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science be renamed the School of Electrical Engineering. Computer Science was established as its own school to give the Department greater academic, financial and management autonomy in order to pursue its range of academic interests and enterprises. Computer Science was by far the largest department within the School of Electrical Engineering and was teaching over half of the student load. Its student body was comprised not only of students of the Faculty of Engineering but also of the Board of Studies in Science of Mathematics. Staff of the Department of Computer Science felt the need for greater autonomy and thought that other departments of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science could feel stifled and constrained by the needs of the Department. Growth in computer engineering and the graduate teaching and research areas of the Department was certain and the Department would be larger than many schools in the university. The range of its activities and interests and the discipline of computer science had grown rapidly and the Department also was active in areas not especially closely related to electrical engineering, eg psychology, philosophy, computer literacy, and other areas of cognitive science. One of the largest schools of its kind, in 2004 research was grouped in the following areas: algorithms, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, computer architecture, computer systems, database systems, networks, and software engineering. That year the school attracted over $4.5 million in research funding including Australian Research Council grants and grants from industry, both local and international. The school at that time was also partner in a number of external research centres including the Smart Internet Technology Cooperative Research Centre, and the national ICT Australia (NICTA), a research Centre of Excellence in Information and Communications Technologies. In 2008 the School of Computer Science and Engineering and the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications had joint responsibility for the curriculum of the Computer Engineering program. Staff of the school was grouped into research groups of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems and Software Engineering. Courses in these areas were offered to students taking major studies in computer science or computer engineering, while introductory-level computing courses were available more generally to students studying Science, Arts or Engineering. Computer science had links with discrete mathematics, which furnished the theory behind the algorithms that computer software implemented, and electrical engineering, which supplied the then present technology underlying physical computing devices. Graduate employability was enhanced by CSE's strong and growing industry links. The Computer Science degree had a Co-op Scholarship program that gave students extensive industry experience from their second year; all Engineering degrees required industrial training experience. The School ran an Industry Liaison Office whose primary aim was to link students and employers both for in-course experience and for graduate employment. The head of school in January 2008 was Professor Paul Compton. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 01/01/1991-

This series consists of handbooks produced for undergraduate students by the school of Science and Technology / History and Philosophy of Science. The booklets provide information on the School and the courses it offers. The booklets, however, were not intended as a substitute for Faculty or Board of Studies handbooks. Students still were required to check the official publications for course requirements. The handbooks are part of a donation of papers relating to the school by Professor David Miller upon his retirement from UNSW

This series contains Postgraduate Research Competition Abstract Books for the Faculty of Science (2001 - ). Each item is a typed booklet, which contains an explanation of the competition, a program, and abstracts by entrants. The competition is divided into 6 categories: Cutting Edge Discovery + Climate, Environment, Sustainability + Energy, Materials Technology + Health, Lifestyle, Ageing + Industry Linked Research + Science and Society.

This series consists of Faculty and Course Information Brochures for Undergraduate Courses at the University. Each item is a typed document, which outlines the courses offered by each faculty.

This series consists of the booklet leaflet collection of the New South Wales University of Technology / University of New South Wales. The material is typed and maintained in a manilla folder and includes booklets, fees information, leaflets, stickers, bookmarks and other promotional material as released by the university as a whole, as well as brochures on The Falconer stone panel. This series should only be used for items that reflect the wider university context and do not indicate production by any individual faculty/school/department.

On 12 September 1960 Council gave its approval for a full-time course in Ceramic Engineering to commence in the School of Chemical Technology in the Faculty of Applied Science from 1961 (resolution 60/131). At that time it was also noted that the appointment of an Associate Professor is envisaged in order to effectively develop the Department of Ceramic Engineering. Dr E. R. McCartney was appointed to this position of associate professor on 10 July 1961 (Council resolution 61/77). On 12 November 1979 as a result of the merger of the schools of Chemical Technology and Chemical Engineering, the department was moved to the School of Metallurgy effective from 1 January 1980 (Council resolution 79/157). Following a review of Faculty of Applied Science, on 9 September 1985 Council resolved to rename the School of Metallurgy as the School of Materials Science & Engineering and transfer all staff of the Department of Ceramic Engineering to the Department of Materials effective from 1 January 1986 (resolution 85/96ci). As a result the department ceased to exist from this date Controlling Organisation: UNSW - ?01/01/1961-31/12/1985

On 14 January 2008 the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) approved the establishment of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMART) (file 2008/0244). On 4 March 2008 the Academic Board noted this establishment (resolution AB08/15). The main research aims of the Centre were to find ways to reduce the environmental impact and enhance community benefits associated with materials-related industries and related technologies by developing novel and innovative materials and processes through world-class research. The Centre was located in the Faculty of Science and the first director was Professor Veena Sahajwalla (file 2008/0244). In 2010 the director of the Centre remained Professor Veena Sahajwalla. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 14/01/2008-

On 9 September 1985 the School of Applied Geology was altered by Council from a school to a department within the School of Mineral Resources in the Faculty of Applied Science effective 1 January 1986 (resolution 85/96ci). On 3 February 1986 this school was renamed the School of Mines (resolution 86/10). At the 2 December, 1996 meeting of Council the Faculty of Applied Science was disestablished effective 1 July, 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4), as well as the School of Mines (resolution CL96/88/4 & CL97/5). As a result, from this date the Department of Applied Geology was transferred to the Faculty of Science & Technology. On 6 July 1998 Council replaced the Department of Applied Geology with the School of Geology (resolution CL98/51c). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 01/01/1986-06/07/1998

On 10 December 1990 Council approved the creation of an independent department of Safety Science in the Faculty of Applied Science, effective from 1 January 1991. The department was based on the previous Centre for Safety Science, which was disestablished at the same time (resolution CL90/113). The first head of department was Professor Jean Cross. At the 2 December, 1996 meeting of Council the Faculty of Applied Science was disestablished effective 1 July, 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4). At the 3 February 1997 meeting of Council it was determined the Department of Safety Science would move to the newly created Faculty of Science & Technology from 1 July 1997 (resolution CL97/5a). On 6 July 1998 Council gave its approval for the department to be changed into a School of Safety Science (resolution CL98/51b). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 01/01/1991-06/07/1998

The Centre for Chemical Analysis was established within the Faculty of Science by the Vice-Chancellor on 22 April 1987. The main aim of the Centre was to encourage and facilitate research in chemical analysis undertaken within the university by promoting unique university facilities as services available to industry and government bodies. The founding director of the Centre was Associate Professor Paul Haddad (file 861474). At the 2 December, 1996 meeting of Council the Faculty of Science was disestablished effective 1 July, 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4). As a result, from this date the Centre for Chemical Analysis was transferred to the newly created Faculty of Science & Technology. On 23 November 1999 Deputy Vice-Chancellor Chris Fell recommended the disestablishment of the Centre and this appears to have been approved by the Vice-Chancellor around the same time (file 861474). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 22/04/1987-c. 23/11/1999