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200+ research partners
800+ student placement partners
5000+ community of entrepreneurs

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Tackling wicked problems together

We partner across industry, government, non-profit and community sectors to answer the biggest questions facing society, business and our communities both in Australia and elsewhere.

Leverage our cross-disciplinary research to create commercial success stories and improve lives. Collaborate with our network of outstanding academics, students and alumni, to generate new knowledge by working together across disciplines.

There are many ways you can connect with the University of Sydney. However, we understand that navigating universities can be complex and confusing. Submit a partnership enquiry and we will connect you with the right people to support your strategic priorities.

If you're a current or prospective student, please visit the contact us page.

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Industry and business partnerships

We connect our leading researchers and students with industry, business and government partners. We're working with our partners to tackle issues ranging from climate change to mental health.

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University partnerships

Our partnerships with other universities and networks open up global opportunities for students and staff. Collaboration increases the quality of our research, improves teaching and learning, and sparks innovation.

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Schools

From school outreach programs to professional development for teachers, we have a range of activities to engage with the school community.

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Community engagement

We are committed to helping solve complex societal problems using our expertise in teaching and research.

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Read about our partnerships

20 September 2023

University hosts prestigious THE World Academic Summit

Over 500 delegates will participate in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit being hosted by the University of Sydney.

11 September 2023

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Students provide local insights to Singapore Airlines' KrisShop

University of Sydney students shared ideas with Singapore Airlines' flagship retailer, KrisShop, on ways to innovate in the Australian market, through a project unit that aims to help solve the challenges of industry partners.

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Bringing artificial intelligence to the search for habitable planets

Backed by the Breakthrough Initiatives, Professor Peter Tuthill will lead a team to launch a satellite telescope to look for planets around our nearest neighbour, Alpha Centauri.

Adam Smith at 300 publice lecture

Global celebrations to commemorate an economic visionary's timeless legacy

The School of Economics has collaborated with the University of Glasgow and a global network of leading institutions to celebrate the tercentenary of Adam Smith, a pivotal figure in the formation of economic science.

Fish-free omega-3 supplement created from bacteria

A new generation omega-3 supplement has been commercialised by a research affiliate in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Sydney Knowledge Hub to address the increasing demand for omega-3s amid diminishing supply from fish stocks.

Vice-Chancellor's first visit to China

The Vice-Chancellor's first trip to China included meetings with alumni, senior leaders and officials.

Professor Michael Kassiou is academic director of the Drug Discovery Initiative.

Drug discovery gets $9.75m boost for MedChem Australia

The University of Sydney will be one of three national nodes of MedChem Australia, established in partnership with Monash and WEHI Medical Research.

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Vice-Chancellor welcomes Prime Minister Modi to Australia

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO, joins Australian business leaders in welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi.

Spin-off developing oral insulin receives commercial backing

Technology aims to enable needle-free insulin delivery for children with Type 1 diabetes.

Sydney strengthens international ties in research and innovation

New international opportunities are open to Sydney researchers and students as the University expands partnership agreements with the University of Glasgow and the University of California San Diego.