2019 news
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27 September 2019
Troubled waters: experts comment on the drought and water policy
Australia is bracing for another hot, dry summer. With no respite in sight for drought-affected communities, what's the long-term solution for our chronic water shortage? University of Sydney experts weigh up the options and examine current policy proposals.
13 August 2019
Ground-breaking research transforming our future
From transforming cancer detection to solving our plastic waste problems, we're working with industry, government and community partners, to address some of the most pressing problems facing our planet.
09 July 2019
How electronic skin could help people with disabilities
A University of Sydney computer scientist is developing wearable technology that could be used to control devices, receive information and even register sensation.
04 July 2019
'Tsunami' on a silicon chip: a world first for light waves
A collaboration between the Sydney Nano Institute and Singapore University of Technology and Design has for the first time manipulated a light wave, or photonic information, on a silicon chip that retains its overall 'shape'.
13 June 2019
Professor Tony Weiss wins prestigious Clunies Ross Award
Sydney scientist development of synthetic skin treatment has been recognised with national award.
10 June 2019
Six female professors awarded Order of Australia
Outstanding members of the University of Sydney community including six female professors have been recognised in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.
09 June 2019
New device could replace need for diabetes pin prick testing
University of Sydney researchers along with industry and government partners recently unveiled a breath ketone analyser at the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair.
17 May 2019
Timor-Leste aims to become world's first plastics-neutral country
University spin-out company Licella will use catalytic technology developed by Professor Thomas Maschmeyer as part of global consortium to donate plastics recycling plant to the people of Timor-Leste.
16 May 2019
Epilepsy prediction device receives Microsoft grant
The University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering has been awarded an AI for Accessibility grant from Microsoft to support its efforts developing solutions that improve the independence for people living with epilepsy.
13 May 2019
Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota
Experts call for better regulation of a common additive in foods and medicine, as research reveals it can impact the gut microbiota and could lead to inflammatory bowel diseases or colorectal cancer.