2022

Articles

18 August 2022

How do we know the origins of COVID came from a market?

Detailed studies of the early days of the pandemic show the origins of SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, writes Professor Eddie Holmes.
15 August 2022

Research leadership lauded in global rankings

The University of Sydney has continued its rise in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for the third straight year, placing 60 in the world.
04 August 2022

How do I donate my brain to science?

Perhaps you’ve heard about donating your body to science or donating organs for transplants and wondered if it’s similar. Or perhaps you have a vague notion donating your brain might be a good idea and want to know what’s involved.
03 August 2022

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

A pre-clinical study from the University of Sydney has found a high-protein diet can change the microbiota of the gut, triggering an immune response. Researchers say the study takes us a step closer to understanding the way diet impacts gut health and immunity.
27 July 2022

2022 Eureka Prize finalists announced

Six academics from across the Faculties of Science, Medicine and Health and Engineering have been named Eureka Prize finalists in recognition of their innovative research.
12 July 2022

Can you outrun a poor diet?

New research has found that high levels of physical activity do not counteract the detrimental effects of a poor diet on mortality risk.

11 July 2022

Australia could be first to adopt routine childhood screening for type 1 diabetes

A new national screening research pilot for type 1 diabetes funded by JDRF and led by a team at the University of Sydney is launching in locations across the country this month.
21 June 2022

Fifth of global food-related emissions due to transport

Food transport constitutes 19 percent of food emissions, equivalent to 6 percent of emissions from all sources, new University of Sydney research finds.
09 June 2022

Sydney 41st in world in QS rankings

The University of Sydney continues to perform strongly in the highly regarded QS World University Rankings, ranking 41st in the world.
06 June 2022

How to complain about aged care and get the result you want

University of Sydney experts explain how you can raise issues with the relevant person or authority to improve care and support for you or your loved one.