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Articles published in 2015
Panel set to stir raw milk debate
A panel of experts will weigh the risks against the potential rewards of non-pasteurised milk at a free Sydney Environment Institute event, 'Risky Milk, Risky Cheese', at the University of Sydney this Wednesday.
Dramatic rise in ranking for Business School
University of Sydney Business School jumps eight places in highly respected global rankings by the UK's Financial Times.
Demands of acting hurting mental health
Actors experience significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress than the general population, University of Sydney research shows.
I smell a rat!
A new strategy developed by our researchers that uses odours to confuse predators could help save New Zealand's native species.
How new technologies are shaking up health care
Information technology's ability to collapse time and space will increasingly alter how health care is accessed and delivered, argues Professor Tim Usherwood.
Global Executive MBA tops AFR BOSS rankings
The University of Sydney Business School’s Global Executive MBA has again been ranked the nation’s leading executive education program by the Australian Financial Review BOSS Magazine.
Surgeons take a scalpel to their own toxic culture
Privilege is often invisible to those who have it, writes University of Sydney academic Dr Kimberley Ivory.
Top grants awarded for diabetes research
Two researchers have been awarded grants totalling $4.5 million to further their work into type 1 diabetes.
Hero's lost letter bids final farewell
While researching her great uncle, alumnus Captain Thomas Cotgrave Hewitt (BA 1904), Janette Mayne discovered his final letter from the Western Front on the University's website, Beyond 1914.
Former NSW premier to provide unique Sydney welcome
Prominent members of the University of Sydney’s alumni community are opening their doors to newly arrived international and regional students as part of the Welcome to Sydney program.
Robotic bartender to shake up design
University of Sydney architecture and design students, researchers and staff will showcase the potential of robots and digital fabrication in a new exhibition.
SCA's new film masterclass
Sydney College of the Arts has announced a weekend film masterclass program that will run for the first time with the 2015 Sydney Underground Film Festival.
Citizens of the world
The shameless behaviour of governments extends well beyond the front lines from where desperate refugees are fleeing for their lives, writes Professor John Keane.
Authors recognised at NSW Premier’s History Awards
Two University of Sydney academics, Professor Warwick Anderson and Emeritus Professor Alan Atkinson, have been recognised at this year's NSW Premier's History Awards.
Myth: Increasing Housing Supply Leads to More Affordable Homes
Superman dreams come true
Xiaopeng Wang, PhD research candidate at the University of Sydney’s School of Electrical and Information Engineering is close to realising his dream of being like Superman, having X-ray vision and saving peoples’ lives.
Shifting sentiment may provide legal cover for Syria attacks
Syria has not attacked Australia or Iraq, so there is no right of self-defence, writes Professor Ben Saul.
Punishing the children of vaccine refusers is a step too far
Harsh sanctions against the anti-vaccination lobby could risk reinvigorating it, argues Associate Professor Julie Leask.
Hacking the body: the DIYbio movement
The emerging area of DIYbio bears a striking resemblance to the tech start-up boom.
Donors pave the way for students and research
Yesterday, more than 1000 donors helped raise $3.6 million for students and research as the University held its 24-hour fundraising challenge, Pave the Way.