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COVID-19 law research and insights

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Discover the latest research and analysis from our law experts addressing the myriad issues that surround novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

The world’s fragile relationship with nature

This World Environment Day, it is instructive and valuable to consider damage to biological diversity (biodiversity) both locally and globally.

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COVID-19 and hate crime in Australia

An organisation co-run by Professor Gail Mason from the University of Sydney Law School, the Australian Hate Crime Network (AHCN), has called for greater vigilance in countering racism and other forms of bigotry that is erupting amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Open Science in the age of COVID-19

In the face of the most pressing public health crisis in recent memory, the importance of generating and communicating reliable knowledge has never been more important. To do this, scientists are increasingly turning to open science. Dr Jason M. Chin explains.

Experts examine the COVID-19 tracing app

University of Sydney academics from the disciplines of cybersecurity, media, law and health comment on COVIDSafe, the COVID-19 contact tracing app released by the federal government.

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Sydney academics and alumni named 2021 Fulbright Scholars

From biomedical engineering to river science, academics and alumni of the University of Sydney have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.

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Vale Professor James Crawford

Sydney Law School pays tribute to giant of international law, and former Dean, Professor James Crawford.

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The criminal trial on display

Practical and multi-disciplinary unit of study applies class room knowledge to real-world issues, providing law students with hands-on experience.

World Ocean Day 2021

How law can help protect our oceans

For World Ocean Day 2021, Professor Tim Stephens speaks about the key role of law in environmental protection.

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Is finance getting 'woke' on human rights?

With socially responsible funds at unprecedented levels spurred on by investors wanting to do good as well as make money, the time is ripe for the finance sector to get serious about its human rights responsibilities.

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Sydney Law School endorses Uluru Statement

The University of Sydney Law School has called on the Commonwealth government to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution, and to establish a Makarrata Commission, as Australia's First Nations People have requested.

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Law School declares formal support of the Uluru Statement

The Board of The University of Sydney Law School has unanimously passed a resolution to support the Uluru Statement of the Heart.

2021 Prize Giving Ceremony

In one of The University of Sydney Law School’s largest annual events, over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students were recognised for their outstanding academic achievements at the recent Prize Giving Ceremony on 20 May 2021.

Postgraduate scholarships to help fund your research

Sydney Law School offers a wide range of scholarship options for students considering postgraduate research in law.

Legal duo receive honorary doctorates

A former Federal Court judge and a former Commonwealth Solicitor-General - who are also wife and husband - have been honoured by their alma mater, the University of Sydney.