2023

14 July 2023

Inside NATO's expanding reach in the Asia-Pacific region

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the world has watched NATO summits closely. This year the security alliance wants to expand in the Asia Pacific region. Dr Gorana Grgic from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences explains.

12 July 2023

Russia's TikTok: Micro-influencers amplifying misinformation

Dr Olga Boichak, a sociologist and social media expert, unpacks the rise of micro-influencers on Russian TikTok and the radicalised narratives around the Russia/Ukraine war.

07 July 2023

University of Sydney alumnae represent Matildas at World Cup

In two weeks, the Matildas will line up in front of 80,000 fans at Stadium Australia for the opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup - and two University of Sydney alumnae will be among their number.

06 July 2023

University Welcomes Scholar of Southeast Asian Art

In July Melody Rod-ari will begin a three-week residency in Sydney, as the inaugural “Scholar in Residence” of the Sydney Asian Art Series, a partnership between the University’s Power Institute and VisAsia at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

06 July 2023

Calum Taylor: Honours graduate driving change in social work

How a love of people, a desire for a better world, and a passion to make a difference inspired Calum Taylor to pursue a career in social work.

06 July 2023

Theatre Studies hosts award-winning playwright on campus

The University's Theatre and Performance Studies community welcomes renowned playwright Suzie Miller on campus to develop her new play Jailbaby.

04 July 2023

5 minutes with Future Tutor founder, Breanna Lee

Breanna Lee began tutoring in year eight, and loved it so much she kept tutoring while studying her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree. Now she has some advice on how you can turn your hobbies into an entrepreneurial dream.

04 July 2023

5-minute brain break: refresh your mind (anywhere)

Researchers from University of Sydney set out to discover which common attention hacks really work. They found a 5-minute break from thinking is all you need to get your concentration back. There is no need for a walk along a river, or a lengthy video of bamboo forests swaying in the wind (although that could be nice). A five-minute total break will do the trick.

04 July 2023

Sydney scholars honoured with top Australian fellowship

Three University of Sydney academics have been awarded prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships from the Australian Research Council.

30 June 2023

PhD students shine new light on Australian migrant history

Eva Boleti and Samuel He are part of a quest to help rethink Australia in many languages – one historical source at a time. By uncovering Greek and Chinese migrant stories, they contribute to an ambitious project to rewrite perceptions of Australia’s historical narrative.