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Articles published in 2015
Time to say no to shameful TPP trade-offs
It is time to ask why the Australian Government would secretly trade off democratic rights to decide national laws on medicines, public health and copyright, writes Dr Patricia Ranald.
Punting on an engineering career
While most of his AFL footy mates were off on school holidays, Marcus Valastro travelled thousands of kilometres to further his education this week.
Let's talk about death
End-of-life conversations should happen throughout life, not just in our final days, say experts who will address a 'dying well' forum at the University of Sydney on 14 October 2015.
Fear, smear and the paradox of authoritarian politics in Singapore
Elections in Singapore are so heavily stacked in favour of the long-ruling People's Action Party that the country's newly re-elected government is more authoritarian than democratic, writes Associate Professor Lily Rahim.
Public backs rail over buses
As Sydneysiders get ready for the closure of George Street and work to begin on the Sydney Light Rail project this week, the latest Transport Opinion Survey shows the public lacks faith in the ability of governments to deliver transport improvements.
What ASEAN can teach the world about surviving a financial crisis
Dr Sandra Seno-Alday believes economies around the world can learn valuable lessons from observing how Southeast Asia reacted to the 2008 financial crisis.
Virtual tour earns swag of awards
Our 360-degree virtual tour is proving a hit with the public and web experts alike, winning a number of top awards thanks in no small part to the ground-breaking technology used to create it.
Building new opportunities in architecture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have a unique chance to study and begin their career at the University of Sydney under a new scholarship-to-work initiative.
Literary classic given artistic reworking in Mapping the Drowned World
Fans of JG Ballard's cult sci-fi novel The Drowned World can experience its post-apocalyptic themes in visual form at a new exhibition, Mapping the Drowned World, opening at SCA Galleries next week.
Ballina residents oppose killing sharks in response to bites
A new study details attitudes to bites on the eve of the NSW Scientific Shark Summit.
Explainer: what causes cerebral palsy and can it be prevented?
New insights into the causes of cerebral palsy are opening pathways to prevention and treatment, write Nadia Badawi and John Keough.
University funding reform is the discussion we must have
The entire community stands to benefit from higher education funding reform, argues Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence.
Sharing mooncakes, photos and friendship
More than 1000 students and staff gathered to celebrate Moon Festival, one of the largest festivals on the Chinese calendar and one of the most popular cultural events in Sydney.
Bundaberg Rum and Dora the Explorer: the reality of alcohol advertising in Australia
Lax alcohol advertising rules leave few options for concerned parents, says Professor Roger Magnusson.
Staff honoured in Women of Influence list
Five academics have been named leaders in innovation and global development in the Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence list for 2015.
Australia's largest student accommodation building opens at the Queen Mary
The largest self-contained student accommodation facility of its kind ever built in Australia officially launched at the University of Sydney this week, setting a new national benchmark for community living on campus.
Victory for the future of rugby
As rugby fans gear up to watch Australia vs Uruguay on Sunday, the Sydney University Football Club celebrates a major announcement that will support the development of future rugby players and elite athletes who require specialist training facilities.
Preventing heart attacks could be as simple as a text
A simple SMS could be lifesaving, writes University of Sydney Associate Professor Clara Chow.
Our research excellence awarded
Research into pharmaceuticals, cardiology, treatments for ventilated patients, and chronic diseases has been recognised at the NHMRC Excellence Awards.
Malcolm needs a date with Dr Google
The new PM can make a difference to mental health by supporting investment in technologies linked to smart systems and expert clinical care, writes Professor Ian Hickie.