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Faculty of Engineering

Engineering solutions to global problems

We’re educating tomorrow’s leaders, pioneering research that’s creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future, and forging strong collaborations with industry.

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Digital Sciences Initiative

Our ambitious vision to build world-class capabilities in research and education across the span of digital sciences and technologies.

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Net Zero Initiative

Supporting collaborative decarbonisation innovation programs in Australia towards a net zero target.

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Study engineering

Engineers, project managers and computing professionals develop innovative, creative and sustainable solutions that promote positive change worldwide. If you’re passionate about meeting these challenges, start your journey here.

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Our research

We're world leaders in robotics and intelligent systems, and breaking new ground in AI. Our food processing advances are reimagining waste. We harness data to transform critical infrastructure into smart systems and revolutionise healthcare. Share our passion.

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Our people

Connect with our engineering, computer science and project management academics and researchers who all possess strong industry connections and a passion for educational excellence.

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Schools

We comprise of seven schools that collaborate together to drive better innovative outcomes in the fields of engineering, computer science and project management.

Latest news

How food choices can help the planet

A new book published by researchers at the University of Sydney and Curtin University explores how global food production and consumption are impacting the environment and contributing to emissions, offering a positive, sustainable way forward.

Successful test launch a giant leap for rocketry team

The University's rocketry team have successfully launched their rocket, Bluewren, ahead of a prestigious international student rocketry competition held annually in the United States.

Sensor bracelet designed to give back control to hand-impaired

Australian researchers are developing a 3D printed bracelet to allow people living with hand-impairment to easily use computers and play video games.

Silicon-carbide modulator overcomes decades long 'missing block'

A collaboration with Harvard University has led to the development of a new-generation electro-optic modulator that could stamp out its bulky predecessor through the creation of a smaller, stronger, cooler, faster and cost-effective on-chip system.

How healthy and safe are processed plant-based meat alternatives?

Processed meat alternatives like plant-based burger patties, sausages and nuggets are being marketed as a more sustainable, healthy alternative to meat, but are they all safe or nutritious?

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Wind turbines, helicopters, weather and why turbulence matters

Analysing the turbulence in a gently flowing river might spoil the poetry of the moment. But if that gentle flow becomes a destructive torrent, understanding its behaviour becomes crucial. Professor Ben Thornber is working to make that complex task much easier.

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Why study software engineering at Sydney

Ideal for creative and analytical thinkers, studying software engineering will teach you how to develop and advance software to meet the digital needs of a wide range of industries.

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Sydney road networks could influence COVID spread, study shows

All roads lead to COVID, but some are more susceptible than others, a world-first study by Australian researchers has revealed.

Net-Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda

The Net-Zero Initiative harnesses the University's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 90

Saturday, March 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was conceived by engineering alumnus Sir John Bradfield. Sydney experts from a range of disciplines comment on its enduring legacy.

We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.