A message to our community from Professor Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President.

Further information about the recent cyber incident affecting a subset of our community.

The University of Sydney has notified its community of a cyber security breach in which historical data relating to certain members of our community has been accessed.

Gadalung Program attracts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from all over Australia for a taste of university life.

After receiving their HSC results, students can visit campus for tours, information sessions and advice from experts on admission pathways and courses.

The University of Sydney has updated its statement after some students received incorrect semester 2 results results earlier today.

New research shows AI tools like ChatGPT and digital scribes are being used in GP clinics without proper safety checks.

Citizen scientists track decline of the iconic Australian insect.

Powerful technology that efficiently detects and accurately predicts eucalyptus tree species favoured by koalas could help ecologists find the best habitats for conservation.

Findings will potentially open the door to new treatments.

The University of Sydney issued a statement today, confirming a staff member's employment has been terminated following a finding of serious misconduct in response to an incident on campus earlier this year.

Experiment is now so sensitive it has detected ghostly neutrinos from the Sun.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, wrote to staff and students tonight, following the terrorist attack at Bondi beach this afternoon. Support is available to anyone in our community who needs it.

Study finds climate change happening too quickly for corals to adjust.

A mentoring program run by Associate Professor Zsuzsanna Dancso has made a world of difference for women and gender-diverse students.

Dr Anna Cody was the guest of honour at the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work.

Opening doors for underrepresented communities

A custom AI provider and support for unpaid carers were also among the latest Genesis winners.

Shirley Chowdhary has been appointed to the University of Sydney's Senate, joining the governing body as a ministerially appointed external fellow.

AFL legend and Australian of the Year sits down with University of Sydney Indigenous students, alumni and industry partners.

The University of Sydney will lead two ARC Centres of Excellence, collaborating on quantum cybersecurity and advanced biomolecular engineering.

Disclosure shows how nature can be valued, protected and embedded in decisions, investments and strategy.

From Sydney's inner west to London's West End, a partnership between University College London and the University of Sydney is tackling the biggest quantum questions from the nano scale.

University of Sydney experts break down what the age restrictions mean for children and parents.

Join us in celebrating the vision, skill, and ambition of Sydney College of the Arts graduating cohort.

Alumni and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health recognised for outstanding contributions and leadership.

Respected researcher, advocate and courageous educator awarded honorary doctorate for his unwavering commitment to innovation and leadership.

Breast density notification is being rolled out across Australia, but evidence suggests that women do not feel more informed by it.

We built the plumbing but currently lack the capability to become a renminbi hub.

The University of Sydney alumni community share their recollections of campus, life-long friendships, and late-night study sessions.

They came to Dubbo to study medicine. Now, they're set to make a difference across regional Australia,

Research led by Associate Professor Tristan Salles shows ancient reefs have tuned Earth's climate recovery for millennia.

The Australian federal government has just released its National AI Plan to manage the social and economic transition to artificial intelligence technology. University of Sydney experts weigh in on the implications.

How has European colonisation shaped dingoes over the last two centuries? Professor Mathew Crowther and coauthors unravel the details.

For many people with acute mental illness, 'hospital in the home' means living well in the community.

$11 million in memory of Katherine Gobits - to accelerate research into pancreatic cancer.

Brooke Nickel and Ines Esteves Domingues Pires da Silva also recognised for contributions to cancer research and communication.

Findings pave the way for next-generation GPS, quantum machines and communications technology.

Considerations for risk oversight go beyond climate to water, soil, biodiversity and other nature-related issues.

The Australian Research Council has recognised 18 early career researchers at Sydney.

Major trial finds a simple text message invitation can dramatically boost the uptake of Heart Health Checks to prevent heart attack and stroke

Long-term exposure to aircraft noise harms health and wellbeing, not just property prices.

Researchers have successfully grown platinum crystals in liquid metal, using a powerful X-ray technique giving rare insight into how these delicate crystals form and grow.

Professor Mark Ledbury (Art History) and Associate Professor Mark Allon (Buddhist Studies) recognised for outstanding contributions to the humanities.

Current Interim Chair of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), Emeritus Professor Mary O'Kane, delivered the fourth Bradley Oration at the University of Sydney on Thursday night - reflecting on the Australian Universities Accord, its implementation, what isn't in it and what's needed next.

Emeritus Professor Mary O'Kane delivered the fourth Bradley Oration at the University of Sydney on Thursday evening.

Increasing HPV vaccination and cervical screening rates, and improved targeting of services to disadvantaged populations, would help ensure Australia remains the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, according to a new report.

21 researchers and research fields recognised as leading nationally

University of Sydney research sets rules for ethical EV minerals trade

University continues to rank 17 subjects globally in the top 50 in ShanghaiRanking subject results.

Experts argue food companies - like tobacco companies - should not be allowed to influence public policy and science.

Successful rollout of emergency nursing system showing significant improvement in patient deterioration, with plans for global expansion

Trailblazing mathematician awarded state's top science honour by the NSW Government.

A new 3D printing technique is generating anatomically accurate replicas of blood vessels in just two hours. The device so far has helped researchers study blood clots that lead to stroke and could be used to trial new drugs without relying on animal testing.

Continues #1 globally for impact of education.

Professor Leanne Redman appointed to lead the Charles Perkins Centre.

Study reveals millions are carrying the lasting damage of childhood trauma into adulthood.

We take a look back at some key moments from the Museum's five-year history

The model is designed to force large platforms to pay for using Australian content.

Demand for food delivery remains strong, but thin margins mean consolidation in the sector - and likely rising prices.

First cohort of Western Sydney students to receive academic and financial support as they explore STEM subjects.

University of Sydney academics have been recognised in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list.

With diagnosis rates increasing, researchers are urging patients, doctors and parents to take extra precautions

How a son's tribute to his father revived a tennis legacy

The farm tech behind tomorrow's harvest

How Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are ensuring food security for the next generations

Today Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, sent staff and students an update on progress that has been made to deliver on the recommendations from the Hodgkinson External Review Report.

'Conservation abandonment' leads to poor environmental accounting.

Evidence supports a new theory for the purpose of Monte Sierpe in southern Peru, also known as the Band of Holes.

Adelaide Smith, the mother of a fallen WW1 soldier, transformed her grief into a lasting gift that continues to recognise promising students over 100 years later.

New book sheds light on retirement trends in Australia, and makes the case for a gradual transition out of the workforce.

When major corporate failures occur, Australians expect meaningful accountability -- but Optus is a foreign-owned company.

A recent article published by Sydney Criminal Lawyers has misunderstood our position regarding reports of antisemitic incidents on campus, and conflated misconduct matters with complaints.

Associate Professor Thomas Newsome and Professor William Ripple report on the State of the Climate. It's bad and the window for action is closing.

Philanthropist Robin Khuda and Professor Alice Motion on why diversity matters in science and maths

New project led by University of Sydney and Mitsubishi Electric to design next-generation thermal comfort index

World leaders, scientists and Non-Governmental Organisations will soon gather in Brazil for their annual meeting on how to tackle climate change. University of Sydney experts weigh in on what's at stake.

Maths doesn't 'belong' to a certain type of person - it belongs to all of us - and with the right support, every student can find their place.

Australia's social media ban, which restricts access for users under the age of 16, is set to come into effect on 10 December 2025.

Nanoscale compartments - called encapsulins - have been designed to target plants' biggest bottleneck: efficiently using Rubisco protein.

Researchers are no strangers to researching artificial intelligence and using it to analyse complex data. Now the University of Sydney is helping them make the most from the newest wave of generative AI to innovate, create, and increase productivity.

Fourteen teams receive funding and training to accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact.

Discovery by University researchers and Dewpoint Innovations could help cool urban heat islands and supplement tank water.

Comprehensive new index reveals uneven sector pay and domestic workload remain stubborn barriers to equality.

Prince Andrew is to be stripped of his royal titles and will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Professor Greg Fox, Professor Ben Marais and Professor Michael Kassiou have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

Join us in celebrating the incredible impact of our University of Sydney alumni community

The first expansion in the Con's 110-year history is designed to deliver world-class music education and industry opportunities to Western Sydney.

The Australian Research Council has awarded $1.7 million in Linkage Grants to industry-backed research.

University of Sydney academics lead 51 research projects to strengthen Australia's economy, environment, health and society.

Practical pathways to make health care more accessible and equitable for young people.

The company is shifting the burden of safety onto unsuspecting consumers who are trusting an AI with their most sensitive digital decisions.

Ngarra Murray, co-chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, shares the path to Treaty for the 25th Dr Charles Perkins Memorial Oration.

The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.

Sydney Executive Plus has partnered with IBM to deliver a short course on the future of computing.

People who walk at least 10 to 15 minutes in a single stretch reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by two thirds, new research has found.

Professor Dietmar Müller and the EarthByte Group have found that plate tectonics played a central role shaping life-supporting oceans.

Shaping Australia's policy and future.

For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they actually needed?

Over $2M awarded to support innovations in clinical care and future leaders in heart health.

Dr Jiaying Li is pioneering new approaches to environmental and community health monitoring, using wastewater analysis to inform public policy and environmental protection.

Award-winning fiction writer to explore the quiet desperation of resilience.

Falls kill more than 6000 people and cost the healthcare system $3 billion a year.

PhD candidate Marliana Tri Widyastuti and her supervisor, Professor Budiman Minasny, are passionate about how research can tackle real-world environmental challenges. Together, they're combining high-tech science with AI models for real-time land care insights.

How an Irish tradition became a uniquely local celebration.

New research suggests tired managers are more likely to micromanage, react punitively and set an edgy tone.

As global heating intensifies, protecting garment workers - the majority of them women - is both a moral and economic imperative, say University of Sydney researchers.

Professor David Goodman, Director of the China Studies Centre, has received a China Government Friendship Award for his remarkable work on China over many decades.

These 'AMIGOs' sent code to see the stars at the highest resolution yet.

An acclaimed arts leader with a 30-year career, Kee brings bold vision and deep community roots to build on the legacy of the Seymour Centre as a hub for ideas and performance.

As Australian summers grow hotter, experts at the Heat and Health Research Centre are uncovering how heat affects our bodies and developing practical strategies to keep us safe.

The former prime minister has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Australian society.

The earlier drinking begins in adolescence, the higher the risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related harms in early adulthood.

Legendary astrophysicist who discovered pulsars in 1967 has been recognised for her outstanding contributions and advocacy.

2026 Skills Horizon forecasts the shifts facing leaders and the attributes needed to succeed.

Head of School of Psychology to join BMC in February 2026.

Visionary designer awarded honorary doctorate for artistic excellence and cultural impact.

Sydney College of the Arts alumni awarded $40,000 to support artistic development through travel.

The story behind the development of metal-organic frameworks is a powerful reminder of how scientific research leads to real-world impact after years of sustained effort and support.

Most of the world's code is stored on git services, online hosting platforms commonly used in the IT industry to develop software. But their popularity has made them a target for repeated security breaches. Now, researchers have announced they have successfully developed end-to-end encryption for git services that can ensure security with little impact on performance.

Unregulated fish trade poses significant threats to ecosystems and species.

University of Sydney 53rd in the world overall, rising eight places globally in latest THE World University Rankings. It also rose 25 places for teaching, ranked 81st.

New technique developed by PhD student is like finding intact pages inside a weathered book.

Git services are home to most of the world's computer code, but also vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. So how can we protect it?

Decades of public service and principled leadership have been recognised by the University of Sydney.

Vital steps made to stabilise next-generation renewable energy technology.

Engineers Australia CEO who laid the foundation to sustainable construction in Australia has been honoured for her exceptional contributions to sustainability, innovation and equity in engineering.

New study calls for fairer pricing and better education on mortgage offset products.

Combining injury prevention, student training and culturally safe care at major Indigenous sporting event.

Researchers say closing the gap could potentially save hundreds of lives every year.

Wiradjuri singer and education student Olivia Coe Fox brings Aboriginal language to national television and the classroom.

Unexpected finding suggests Iyengar yoga should not be recommended as a fall prevention strategy.

Aussie-first microscopes to power breakthroughs in science, engineering and medicine.

Research calls for stronger international legal frameworks

Mislabelled apps are exposing children to gambling-like play

Digital mental health tools could reduce youth distress and hospitalisations in Western Sydney, matching the impact of doubling traditional services, new modelling shows.

Australia's unregulated tutoring industry puts education safety, quality and fairness at risk, new research suggests.

For Ian Foulsham, cricket was a place where friendships were forged, memories made and community built. Now he's paying it forward by leaving a gift in his Will.

Sydney researchers urge for new testing and treatment guidelines and fast-tracked drug development.

Senate has elected Emeritus Professor Alan Pettigrew as Deputy Chancellor for a two-year term of office from 1 December 2025.

A confusing patchwork of state laws still governs cosmetic injectables, despite new national guidelines for practitioners and advertising.

Three years on since medicinal cannabis was legalised, more than 600 side effects related to unapproved medicinal cannabis have been reported to the medicines regulator.

The week-long festival features some of the greatest minds and ideas in technology, business and culture.

What is rubber duck debugging and where does the term come from? Also why does the concept work so well for all of us, not just programmers?

Foundational research opens pathway for next-generation quantum sensors.

Professor Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh and Professor Michael Kassiou join other global leaders in engineering, applied science and technology as appointed Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

New research sheds light on the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated industry, and charts a course forward.

An expert educator is bringing compassion and vulnerability into the anatomy lab.

Trailblazing conductor recognised for artistic leadership.

For good: the Campaign for Sydney invites alumni, donors and partners around the world to join a bold movement to create lasting impact for generations to come.

The Australian Government has set a national target to reduce emissions by 62 to 70 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. University of Sydney experts respond to the announcement.

The Oscar-winning director, actor and founder of the Sundance Film Festival helped reshape American cinema from the inside.

Professors Elizabeth Elliott and Melissa Baysari will lead new research centres probing the impacts of alcohol exposure while pregnant and the use of AI in healthcare.

A new study has revealed the key knowledge areas for successful digital transformation projects, with lessons for institutional culture.

Professor Mark Scott AO to serve a second term as the University of Sydney's 27th Vice-Chancellor and President.

Australia's cities are facing big challenges - from climate change and rising inequality to loss of biodiversity. The Festival of Regenerative Urbanism 2025 is shining a light on bold new ideas to meet these challenges head-on.

New world-leading MRI technology at the University of Sydney will unlock unprecedented medical imaging capabilities for researchers, clinicians and industry.

Sydney researchers discover a potential new weapon against obesity and diabetes.

Experts say childhood obesity prevention must be tackled at a structural and environmental level to have real impact.

New research from Sydney Conservatorium of Music

$150,000 scholarship supports students from some of the world's most disadvantaged communities.

Research for sustainability and societal impact recognised at Australian science's 'Oscars'.

The change to the deeming rate will affect about a quarter of the 2.65 million Australians who receive the age pension.

Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more likely to have untreated dental decay, with experts calling on the government to provide greater access to free dental care for children and adolescents.

University of Sydney researchers uncover molecular clues to diabetes in heart disease.

Dementia similar to that which struck Bruce Willis needs diagnosis review, researchers say.

The human brain has a built-in pain map that activates in different areas when relieving face, arm or leg pain.

The University is proud to be a partner in four collaborative research projects that have secured over $10.6 million from the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program.

Researchers have shown for the first time how sneaky swirls could control how granular materials such as soil and snow slip and slide, confirming a long suspected hypothesis. The knowledge could help in understanding how landslides and avalanches work and even help the construction industry in the future.

Experts say service gaps widen as Western Sydney boundaries shift

Facing Dementia Together: new community campaign in South Western Sydney to break down dementia stigma in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities.

Experts say the standard cuff size supplied with many home blood pressure devices - often used to guide treatment decisions - wouldn't fit 48 percent of Australian adults.

Physicists are winning the battle to reduce physical-to-logical qubit ratio in quantum computers.

The University of Sydney and University of Queensland have tied for first place in the Financial Review Higher Education Awards this year for the Employability category.

PhD candidate Allyson Todd and her supervisor, Associate Professor Stephanie Partridge, share a passion for improving youth health. They first connected when Allyson was an undergraduate and have been working together in various capacities ever since.

Productivity gains should be shared in the form of shorter hours, not just higher profits or pay.

Recognising innovation in youth wellbeing, cancer communication and evolutionary biology.

University of Sydney-led blood clotting research opens new opportunities for treatment

University ranks first in NSW and 72nd in world

The special bond between donor, Mary Smoker, and the scholars she supports

A new translation of the word 'dementia' in Australia is reducing stigma and potentially changing lives

Decades of experience with delegation, context setting and critical evaluation are exactly what AI tools need.

New research finds that music triggers thoughts of connection, warmth and companionship.

University responds to commentary about flags on campus

To combat extreme heat, efforts should concentrate on hot people, not just hot air, argue experts from the Heat and Health Research Centre.

Experts say there's more we should be doing in Australia to address loneliness among young people.

The recently established Chair of Lifespan Oral Health will transform approaches to research, advocacy and education.

AI-powered tool will help farmers, irrigators, government and fire authorities.

Study finds biggest drops coincided with state support to implement safety measures.

Big tech's claims warrant careful scrutiny, particularly given these companies' clear commercial interests in shaping Australian regulation.

A new report from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney reveals Australia’s short-term rental market is concentrated in coastal towns, with research revealing listings in some areas – like Byron Bay – now make up nearly 18 percent of housing stock.

The Eureka Prize is among the top science awards in Australia, honouring the calibre of research and innovation, celebrating leaders in their field.

False balance in COVID reporting has thrown fuel on the conspiracy fire and promoted a dangerous anti-science agenda, experts write for The Conversation.

The Faculty of Engineering has been awarded a $5M grant for the establishment of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for High-Speed Propulsion, Rocket and Launch Systems.

Archived footage shows a native water rat attacking a European black rat near Manly on Sydney Harbour.

When penalty rates are cut, there can be consequences for businesses and the wider economy.

The Matilda Centre study of 5000 students across three states finds education helps curb nicotine use.

The partnership between the University of Sydney Business School and UN Women Australia aims to promote gender equality at the most senior levels of the nation’s public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors.

Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated.

One of the largest recruitment campaigns to support women in engineering is now underway at the University of Sydney, encouraging more academics into the field.

To mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, we share how we are bridging research excellence and practical frontline expertise with anti-slavery experts from community organisations.

New legislation has been introduced to strengthen safety in early childhood education and care services.

Walking 7000 steps a day can lower the risk of an early death by up to 47 percent.

Largest global study into self-medicated treatments led by Lambert Initiative reveals surprising results.

Respected endocrinologist and senior leader to join the University on 1 September 2025.

Online exercise clinic TOP UP has improved mobility by 17 percentage points, reduced pain by 10 percentage points, and lowered fall risk for older Australians from Bondi to the back of Bourke.

Sector-first report sets new national benchmark for emissions transparency, risk governance and higher education leadership.

Extensive study shows how coronaviruses evolve in their natural host.

Alongside the decline in vaping rates, the number of young people who have never vaped has increased.

New data reveals huge risks and costs of common back pain treatment, with a quarter of recipients requiring corrective surgery following treatment.

Winston Churchill, a German submarine and a platypus' untimely demise: students delve into museum archives to solve a monotreme mystery.

Leading researcher in wireless engineering, Professor Yonghui Li, has received an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Laureate Fellowship – one of eight new projects supported under the scheme.

New research finds heavy workloads and unpaid hours are diminishing the quality of early childhood education and care.

The severity of 'jet lag' linked to worse mental health symptoms in Sydney patients.

Rising house prices are contributing to the cost of living crisis for Australian households. What does this mean for Australia's divorce rate?

Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrates J.W. Power’s art and bequest.

Over $10 million in funding awarded for research

Researchers awarded over $3.6 million in Australian Research Council Industry Fellowships

Four projects have been awarded just under $9 million in Australia's Economic Acceleration Innovate grants.

Children are still at increased clinical risk due to being more physically active and less aware of the need to drink fluids.

The UN Environment Programme is meeting in Geneva in August to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. Health experts argue the treaty needs to go further to protect our health from toxic plastics.

New exhibition by Dr Sanné Mestrom invites families to play, build and rethink modernist art.

Researchers develop immersive, GPS enabled app that weaves Elders' yarns and soundscapes into real-world locations to help visitors connect with Country

Technology could be used to design new and improved molecules that solve biotech or medical problems.

Sydney Pharmacy School researcher Joanna Harnett explains users of vitamin B6 still risk overdosing, as TGA review continues.

Scientists have developed lightning-produced ammonia in gas form - a new, more efficient method that brings us closer to sustainable production of ammonia and transition to a hydrogen-based economy.

Australian filmmaker Cate Shortland honoured for her contributions to the art of film.

The price changes might make sense for those in cities, but don't capture the reality of service delivery in rural and remote areas.

At some point the surging US debt pile will become unsustainable and risk a financial crisis. But at what point does that happen?

If it feels like your child's diet consists entirely of snacks that'd outlast the apocalypse, you’re not alone. Here's why processed foods are the go-to for many kids – and what you can do about it.

The University of Sydney has released the external report of the Investment Policies Review Working Group established last year.

His research will investigate how proteins can advance the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Sydney health and workplace experts available to comment on wellbeing in the workplace during cold and flu season.

Celebrated Australian conductor appointed inaugural Professor of Conducting.

Sydney academics awarded nearly $4 million in ARC Linkage grants.

Motor function was improved in experimental models, paving the way for further research in humans.

University-industry collaboration to accelerate scale up of quantum machines.

Seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier shared his passion for music with Sydney Conservatorium of Music students.

'Sugarbag' honey, historically used by First Nations peoples, could scale commercially.

Iconic tuba motif signals looming danger in John Williams' musical score for Steven Spielberg's 1975 thriller Jaws.

It began with an unexpected visit and a black bin liner. What came next kickstarted a whole new era of research at the Charles Perkins Centre

The USYD Rocketry Team has beaten more than 150 international teams to win the world’s largest University rocket engineering competition.

Non-concussive heading has a small, but detectable, impact on adult brains.

First in Australia (US News), 25th globally (QS): Sydney shines in international rankings

Almost one in four high school students report mental health problems by Year 10, with gender diverse teens and girls living with disadvantage hit the hardest.

Largest individual monetary prize for research in the University’s history.

New research warns that outdated and vulnerable nuclear command and control systems need urgent reform, and calls for a global code of conduct to prevent accidental or unlawful launches.

Sharry Kapoor is a PhD candidate focusing on the detection of dark matter. Read about her work with Dr Theresa Fruth and Professor Celine Boehm and their tips for maintaining work-life balance during your PhD.

More dogs are catching the disease, posing a potential public health risk.

New evidence overturns the theory that Australia's high country was unoccupied during the Ice Age.

Professor Corinne Caillaud has spent 10 years working with partners in the Western Pacific.

The University of Sydney has released the following statement in response to a now removed social media post by a casual staff member.

Measles is preventable with vaccination, yet cases are surging globally, most commonly in children.

One of the godfathers of modern AI wants to create a safer AI model that can target those that cause social harm, writes Dr Armin Chitizadeh. So how will it protect us?

Congratulations to all members of our University of Sydney community recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.

GPs will be a great help for managing ADHD medications but many patients, especially those with complex needs, will still need specialist care.

Dr Jasmine Fardouly leads global research into social media's impact on body image to reduce harm and promote diversity

AI tool created by 22-year-old student tracks elusive minke whales to bolster their protection.

Their next boost could be stronger thanks to the Fair Work Commission's efforts to more accurately measure real wage cuts.

Up to one in 28 Australians may be living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

The University has been named as a Platinum Employer for the first time at the 2025 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

Cogniti, a University of Sydney innovation, is an AI assistant that puts teachers in control and supports students 24 hours a day.

Autonomous underwater robots from the University of Sydney supported an Australian Museum scientific expedition mapping unexplored reefs around Norfolk Island.

A combination of stressors, not sea levels alone, cause the demise of reefs.

There is concern about antagonising the US at a delicate time when our broader trade relations are under scrutiny.

Exhibition reflects on how mining impacted the people of Banaba.

The University of Sydney has revised five key policies that guide how we connect, communicate, and express ourselves across the University.

Structured exercise reduced the risk of recurrent or new cancer by 28 percent, and reduced the risk of death by 37 percent, according to a new global study.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, wrote to staff today, following the tabling of the University's 2024 Annual Report in NSW Parliament.

A team of researchers led by the University of Sydney have partnered with Korea's Yonsei University to create a new class of gels for advanced medical applications

Cameron Kerr AO honoured for his outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation education.

Animals around the world are taking to city life.

For the second time, the University of Sydney's museum co-hosts major international art festival.

The University of Sydney has ranked third out of 44 participating organisations in the 2024 Access and Inclusion Index.

Students who have made extraordinary sacrifices to study here are being accused of everything from housing shortage to driving inflation.

Gillian Newall from the NSW Department of Education has commenced a new position at the University of Sydney to promote careers in public education.

How should central banks respond when inflation and global growth are being shaped by political decisions rather than economic fundamentals?

The Sydney Peace Foundation is honoured to announce that Navanethem Pillay will receive the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize.

The University of Sydney has released a statement following recent allegations reported in the media about the University's response to last year's protest encampment.

Two University of Sydney academics are among the 26 newly elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science in 2025.

New research is reshaping how we understand teacher quality and education in Australia by highlighting the personal traits behind teacher excellence.

What David Reilly's Microsoft Quantum team did next.

Sex hormones like oestrogen and testosterone help trans adolescents align their physical development with their gender identity, improving mental health and well being.

The University of Sydney has released a statement following a recent Student Representative Council Student General Meeting.

Ground broken on the SBA, which is set to transform Australia's medical research and translation landscape

Celebrating a lifetime of advocacy for equality and service to the community.

Australian filmmaker Cate Shortland honored for her contributions to the art of film.

Australia is at a crossroads to boost national economic productivity, writes Professor Deanna D'Alessandro and Dr Kate Harrison Brennan. One part of the solution has received little public attention: boosting support for scientific research.

For excellence in law, scholarship and community service.

Professor Reuben Bolt was once one of the few high school graduates in his family. Now he will lead the University's work elevating Indigenous culture and creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Generative AI is becoming more human than we expected, and its allure comes with promise and risk.

As the 2025 Eurovision grand final approaches, Dr Brittany Ferdinands examines the role and influence of social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram in shaping today's music industry.

How Elastagen emerged from a fledgling field to a US$260 million success story with new skin treatments and regenerative medicines.

As Director of the University’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Professor Michelle Dickson is at the forefront of addressing the gap in culturally appropriate mental health support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

What if you could transform waste otherwise destined for landfill into energy like electricity, heat or fuel? Professor Ali Abbas and co-authors weigh up the benefits and challenges.

Australian worker cooperatives ensure manufacturing and services remain locally owned and controlled.

Our alumni and researchers have shaped the past and inspired the future.

How to prepare for the decade-defining technology set to change productivity

Why sustainable development goals are everyone’s business

Experiment using a Sydney quantum computer could lead to improved skin cancer research or sunscreen design.

NSW's recently released Innovation Blueprint 2035 is a critical milestone for the state's industry policy - but the real challenges lie in implementation.

Experts say using your blue inhaler more than two days a week may indicate poorly controlled asthma.

Water-only fasting is increasingly popular on social media but new research shows potential impacts on heart health.

University of Sydney medicine and health researchers awarded over $8 million under the National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies grant scheme.

The University of Sydney is proud to be the Exhibition Partner at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, where students from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning are currently exhibiting work in the Australia Pavilion.

Former Chancellor honoured for her significant contributions to business, philanthropy and steadfast support for the University of Sydney.

Retrospective of architect's work opens at San Marco Art Centre in Venice.

A new legal study from the Sydney Law School is calling for stronger protections for employees who are being dismissed due to criminal records – often for offences that have no relevance to their jobs. The research finds that Australia’s employment laws may be failing to prevent workers from being unfairly punished for mistakes they’ve already paid for. 

MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) to equip business leaders for modern global workforce.

Prosecutors have reportedly alleged Ms Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving a lunch allegedly containing poisonous death cap mushrooms, used iNaturalist to locate and visit places where the mushrooms were known to grow.

Bacterium salvaged from compost could reduce side effects of chemotherapy drugs.

Meta's business model is firmly rooted in collecting and monetising your personal data.

As details emerge on President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 100 percent tariff on any films made outside the United States, University of Sydney academics consider the potential consequences for Hollywood and the Australian film industry.

Our experts sort wellness facts from fiction

Women are twice as likely as men to develop knee osteoarthritis, though consuming a mediterranean diet and increasing dietary fibre could lower the risk.

Dr Federico Tartarini is combining diverse backgrounds in engineering and physiology to help people comfortably thrive, not just survive, in the face of climate change

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and disability advocate recognised for a lifelong contribution.

Meet the finance academic proving to c-suite leaders that investing in green initiatives is investing in their bottom line.

The University of Sydney will collaborate with industry and academics around Australia on a $129 million, 10-year partnership to strengthen the care economy through evidence-based research.

To truly understand Pope Francis' theology - and impact - we should look to his life in Buenos Aires.

Researchers recommend PCR testing and administering antibiotics alongside antimalarials to improve the diagnosis and outcomes of malarial coma in children

Fifteen of the marsupials, extinct on the mainlaind, released into feral-proof site on the NSW South Coast.

World-first research links unhealthy diets to impaired location memory.

Technology can't undo extinction, argue Professor Peter Banks and Professor Dieter Hochuli.

A global study has shown that countries that consume more plant-based proteins - such as chickpeas, tofu and peas - have longer adult life expectancies.

Onshore and non-custodial detention also harmful, research shows.

Recent confusion over tariffs could hinder global ambitions on artificial intelligence development and infrastructure, including in the United States and Australia, writes Professor Albert Zomaya from School of Computer Sciences

Ongoing international recruitment for next leader

How a free monthly pop-up pet clinic is changing lives

PhD candidate Ceren Ayyildiz is studying the profound ways in which music influences our minds. Read about how Dr Steffen A. Herff is guiding her through this journey to creatively combine research disciplines.

Findings suggest possible relationship between oral microbiome and nervous system

With financial markets experiencing volatility and international tensions escalating, University of Sydney experts weigh in on what the US tariffs mean for the global economy and how they will impact Australia.

Shifting cultural perceptions of beauty could drive 'lip dysmorphia'.

New report shows fresh policies are needed to take advantage of a 'turning point' in Australia's relationship between work and care.

Trump's US tariffs are threatening global trade and the world economy, sparking fears of an international recession. But experts say markets will recover.

First-of-its-kind fund in NSW backs high potential health and tech research ventures.

Mungari exhibition gives public a limited opportunity to view historic objects

Study the first to show a causal link between loneliness and mortality in middle-aged Australian women

New laws have come into effect in Australia this month that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products.

3D printing of synthetic bone is now possible in detail never seen before, with University of Sydney led research successfully developing a new printing technique.

How heartbreak is giving way to hope.

While the ability to work with styles is what makes generative AI so powerful, it’s also at the heart of growing controversy.

The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides, especially in the early childhood, cleaning and retail sectors.

Founder and CEO of Human Leadership Lab, May Samali, shares her tips for embracing experimentation as a mindset and building the life of your dreams.

It's a diabolical problem for the government, whose public health policy has long relied on increasing tobacco excise duty as its primary tool to reduce smoking.

'Organs in a dish' technology to accelerate personalised medicine and drug discovery.

New report provides insight for students, universities and employers.

Research uncovers overlap with ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, mental health, screen time, smoking and alcohol

Watching gambling live streams online may increase the likelihood of gambling harm, world-first study finds.

Most investment is flowing towards mining projects in Western Australia.

Students have created artistic works exploring cultural identity and belonging to be shown at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale.

Cardiologists urge funders to prioritise research that aids early detection and to address lifestyle factors that could reduce deaths from coronary artery disease by 80 percent

Quantum startup targets $US19bn* market in navigation, mining and health sensors.

New University of Sydney partnership looks “Beyond the Bell” to help working parents access before and after school care

New same day self-collection services supported by the Elimination Partnership in the Indo-Pacific for Cervical Cancer program

University of Sydney experts comment on the main election issues ahead of polling day on 3 May 2025.

New public and state school funding arrangements deliver a fairer education system for all Australian students.

New research reveals alarming insights into the impact of in-game spending on children who play Roblox, a popular online gaming platform.

A once proud swimming nation is no longer offering lessons to every school student. What are the risks?

New Australian research strengthens evidence against bottle feeding in bed.

Experts investigate why many Australian childcare centres are not meeting regulatory standards for early childhood education services.

More can be done to drive competition in the supermarket sector

Professor Liza Lim is championing women in composition and expanding Peter Sculthorpe's legacy.

An international team of multidisciplinary experts has come together to sustainably support the booming fish farming industry in Tanzania.

Vibers can perform understanding without achieving it, using AI to simulate expertise across domains they haven’t mastered. But what of true expertise?

Researchers now know it isn’t just neutron stars that emit such pulses.

First in Australia in nine disciplines. Five subjects in top 20 and 52 in top 100.

Four University of Sydney scholars recognised with Fulbright awards

Keen to inject some knowledge into your night out? Pull up a chair at a local pub and let experts quench your thirst for big ideas.

Professor Jonathan Crowston’s ambitious plans for building optic nerve resilience at the Snow Vision Accelerator.

A University of Sydney team led the report, which addresses threats to Palawan marine life and community.

Academics agree it is critical Australia continues driving systemic change to improve the working lives of women.

New report highlights long-term trend and calls for policy action.

The University of Sydney has become aware that a notice of alleged misconduct issued to a student included incorrect information.

Our cultural biases and myths are often to blame.

The University has released an employer statement following the publication of its gender pay gap data by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Historic return comes 150 years after crania were taken from Madang province.

From boosting your financial literacy to investing in your future, there are plenty of steps you can take now to establish long-term financial success.

After her son passed away from complications with a rare blood cancer, Audrey Bersten decided to support Associate Professor Karen MacKenzie’s vital research in the field.

Celebrating women throughout our history this International Women's Day.

The Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship helps high achievers study in Australia.

Academy Award winner and Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, admired by many for his powerful performances in films such as The French Connection and The Conversation, has died at the age of 95.

New report identifies key barriers and enablers to women's workforce participation.

Experimental treatment for glioblastoma published in Nature Medicine

Study highlights imminent risks facing the city's koala population.

Today, the University of Sydney provided an update to staff and students about its revised Campus Access Policy.

Increasing sleep and physical activity by a few minutes, and eating half an extra portion of veg could reduce risk of premature death by at least 10 percent

Hear from PhD candidate Nigel Maher and his supervisor Professor Richard Scolyer as the two discuss melanoma, AI, and doing research with impact.

New NHRMC funding will help three University of Sydney researchers work with partner organisations to improve nursing care, physiotherapy access and shared decision making.

New scholarship will support NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship.

Blending Traditional Knowledge and Western science to care for Country.

Cereal fungus research saves farmers billions of dollars a year worldwide.

Twenty-four high-performing researchers have been granted a total of $45.6 million in 2025 NHMRC Investigator Grants funding to help solve some of the nation's greatest health challenges.

Research to inform Australian Government’s Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality

Artwork designed for the University of Sydney float in the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade embodies deep connection to Country.

Tuberculosis is the number one cause of infectious mortality worldwide, despite treatments being widely available

Jack Goodacre’s time at St John's College and the University of Sydney left a lasting mark on his life. Now, decades later, he's paying it forward by providing scholarships to current and future students.

YouTube hosts a lot of garbage, but experts argue the government is right to let kids keep watching it.

University of Sydney researchers are developing a surface coating that could stop blood clotting in medical devices like catheters and stents.

The University of Sydney has clarified its position on criticism, after receiving feedback on the wording of a letter to our student representative bodies.

The University of Sydney today responded to reports of a slide featuring a statement from an independent student group, shown at a Welcome event on campus.

The 2025 Australasian Housing Researchers Conference explores bold policy solutions and future housing challenges.

Our six legged friends play essential roles in ecosystems, providing services such as pollination, waste decomposition and pest control.

The Snow Vision Accelerator at the University of Sydney is Australia's largest single philanthropic investment in vision science and a groundbreaking initiative for glaucoma research.

We offer a range of support and services for students from diverse backgrounds

Researchers recommend eating more plant-based meals to boost longevity

New findings have implications for how we understand and address discrimination

There's a new push to make civics and citizenship education compulsory in schools.

US president Donald Trump says there will be "no exemptions" to his 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. University of Sydney experts discuss the latest front in the trade wars, and what it means for the Australian industry.

For knowledge workers, it’s more important than ever to invest in skills that AI can’t replicate.

The University of Sydney has issued a statement about its decision to not renew an exchange program with Bezalel Academy.

Annual celebration helps students thrive at university.

Future doctors embark on rural medical education in state-of-the-art facilities, building on 20 years of medical training in the Central West and Western New South Wales.

Snapshot of homegrowers shows ACT cannabis law reform is positive despite grey areas.

US President Donald Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians to neighbouring countries could violate international law.

Artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek has been banned on all federal government systems and devices in Australia, following security and privacy concerns. University of Sydney experts from the Faculty of Engineering and University of Sydney Business School weigh in regarding the impact of DeepSeek on technology, society, cybersecurity and industry.

The stimulant, used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, has been restricted since the 1960s over concerns about its addictive potential; but dexamphetamine is an effective obesity medication and could be a cheaper alternative to other weight loss drugs.

Professor Melody Ding breaks down why it can be so hard to keep our resolutions, and shares her advice for a happier, healthier year ahead.

Largest ever donation to the University of Sydney will create opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Specialists call for earlier involvement of senior clinicians in diagnosing young people to enhance the quality of their healthcare.

While podcasts often feature diverse viewpoints, their unregulated nature can expose listeners to harmful ideologies, fostering echo chambers or radicalisation.

Katrin O'Sullivan transitioned from corporate law to an NGO, where she focuses on human rights and global health. She shares her tips for making the most of a highly demanding and rewarding career.

Commentators are right to say DeepSeek's new AI chatbot is a game-changer but don't take all the hype about China now dominating the field too seriously.

As climate change brings more hot, dry fire weather, Australia's disaster plans need robust animal welfare provisions.

Conservationists find positive glimmers amid general decline in genetic diversity.

A new app uses storytelling and artificial intelligence to help children manage their emotions.

Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art will charge entry fees from 31 January, reversing more than two decades of free admission.

DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley and the US, where AI innovation and investment has dominated.

The University of Sydney congratulates members of our community recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.

Trump's new project, Stargate, aims to accelarate AI in the USA - but this comes with its own risks.

Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate. Learn more about common beliefs and customs and what it means to be born in a Year of the Snake and the Chinese zodiac fortune predictions for 2025.

We shouldn’t surrender human agency as we transition to a world of AI agents.

The University of Sydney strengthens its results in THE rankings by subject, increasing the number of disciplines in the top 50 from five to seven.

Analysing social trends, disaster responses or customer insights just got easier.

Today Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, and Vice-President External Engagement, Kirsten Andrews, appeared before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights public hearing on Antisemitism at Australian universities.

Study reveals impact on the southern reef in 2024.

Rafia, a third-year science student from Bangladesh, overcame political unrest and financial hardship to pursue her dream of becoming an epidemiologist.

Commemorating the career of David Lynch, visionary filmmaker and director behind Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and Eraserhead.

Astronomers at the University of Sydney have found the slowest rotating pulsar yet found, a 'cosmic lighthouse' that spins once every 6.5 hours, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible.

A new report recommends that BMI - the tool traditionally used to diagnose obesity - is unrealiable when used on its own. Instead, clinicians should use a wider range of measures to determine whether a person has obesity.

Sydney researchers have found that Levofloxacin substantially reduces risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This discovery offers new hope against a disease that infects more than 400,000 people annually.

Energy sector casts individuals as 'net-zero heroes', reducing pressure on industry and government to take action.

American writer Mike Davis explored the interplay between urban development and natural disasters and the dominance of economic interests over environmental concerns in his 1998 book, Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination of Disaster.

A University of Sydney study has found that integrating lifestyle support into chronic back pain treatment helps reduce disability and improves quality of life.

Gradual weight gain, or "weight creep," can result from lifestyle shifts, aging, and festive periods, but can be prevented through healthy eating, regular exercise and sufficient sleep, writes Associate Professor Nick Fuller.