News and events

14 September 2023

Why study surgery at Sydney

Surgeons are medical professionals who specialise in performing surgical procedures to repair, remove, or alter parts of the body to improve a patient's health or quality of life. The discipline of surgery focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions and injuries through operative techniques.

14 September 2023

World failing on Sustainable Development Goals

An independent group of scientists appointed by the United Nations' Secretary General, including from the University of Sydney, write in Nature that scientists and policymakers must urgently join forces to overcome obstacles to achieving sustainable development goals.

12 September 2023

Australians urged to seek out timely dementia diagnosis

Knowing the early signs of dementia and seeking out a timely diagnosis are vital to living well in the long term according to Australian researchers who today launch a public awareness campaign.

07 September 2023

Bringing Torres Strait Islander culture and food to the forefront at Sydney

Cultural immersion programs at the University of Sydney encourages students to not only learn more about other cultures, but also fascinates students to learn about their own.

07 September 2023

Celebrating 50 years of research and education ties with Vietnam

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam, the Australia Vietnam Innovation Symposium brought together experts from government, industry and academia to address shared challenges.