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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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19 January 2021

Esteemed professor retires after 19 years of service

Professor Helen Irving retired from the University of Sydney on 31 December 2020 after 19 years of service at Sydney Law School, including 11 years of that time as a Professor.

18 December 2020

Juris Doctor student wins prestigious Wentworth Medal

Georgia Reid shares her experience as a Juris Doctor student at Sydney Law School, and the significance of winning the 2020 Wentworth Medal.

14 December 2020

Examining the boundaries of law and technology

Sydney Law School academic, Professor Kimberlee Weatherall, explores how automated decision-making will improve human decision-making while keeping within the boundaries of legal standards.

11 December 2020

International student insights: From bustling India to Law School life

Sanya Dalal shares her experience as an international student and provides an inside look at what life is like to study a postgraduate degree at Sydney Law School.

30 November 2020

Law School early career researcher wins Australian Legal Research Award

Dr Fady Aoun's winning article examines the history of trade marks registered between the 1800s and 1930s, exposing the representations of marginalised groups in Australia.

27 November 2020

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Vale Jim Wolfensohn

Following his passing in New York, the University pays tribute to renowned lawyer, economist, philanthropist and alumnus James Wolfensohn.

19 November 2020

ARC grant success for Sydney Law School researchers

Sydney Law School researchers have secured funding of $383,000 from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects (DP) scheme.

18 November 2020

Is it time for Australians to stop cooking with gas?

It is time for a serious rethink on the way many of us cook and heat our homes, writes Dr Madeline Taylor and Professor Susan Park from the Sydney Environment Institute.

12 November 2020

Sydney Law School connects with local Aboriginal history

Sydney Law School staff and students went on a guided journey of discovery into local Aboriginal history and culture.

12 November 2020

Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, addressing media and supporters

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