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Articles published in 2016
Fifteen nations placed on genocide watchlist
The chief investigator of the University's Atrocity Forecasting Project has urged 'intensive monitoring' of nations facing significant risk of genocide.
In praise of the Sirius building, a ruined remnant of idealistic times
With a ministerial refusal to act on the NSW Heritage Council’s findings, Sydney’s Sirius building has lost its heritage appeal. Demolition is now imminent and the building has been, philosophically at least, abandoned.
The jobs of the future
The flow of reports about the impact of automation, mostly dire, continues. The big question is whether we are facing more of the same, or whether the exponential technologies will usher in more dramatic changes, writes Honorary Professor Ron Johnston.
Satellite images of world at night can map rural poverty
A University of Sydney-bound economist has mapped people’s access to electricity to identify economic inequality in oil-rich countries.
Blueprint to overcome Anglo Celtic bias in leadership
A new 'blueprint' for cultural diversity and inclusive leadership based on research undertaken by the Business School was revealed this week.
Poche Patron calls for increased funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research projects
Professor Tom Calma AO appealed to the ARC to match the NHMRC's level of funding for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander projects at a University of Sydney health research showcase last week.
Art show gives PhD students valuable curating experience
Bingqing Wei and Minerva Inwald have melded theory with hands-on experience for the University Art Gallery's latest exhibition.
Elite Athletes vs Couch Potatoes: can the Rio Games bridge the divide?
In the lead up to Rio 2016, Dr Chris Neff is joined by Senior Lecturer Dr Steve Georgakis (HumanMov)(’94) PhD(’00) BEd MEd(’11) to discuss the growing commercialisation of sport and the impact this has on participation.
FemFlix revisits an overlooked decade of 90s feminism in Australia
An overlooked decade of 90s feminism that saw the rise of cyberfeminists, zine counter culture and high-octane post-punk gestures on screen is revisited in a new exhibition FemFlix at Sydney College of the Arts from 10 August to 3 September 2016.
We are wasting our waste
Australia needs technology innovations, in particular, new technologies for the sustainable processing of industrial waste or by-products.
Faintest hisses from space reveal famous star’s past life
Research led by a PhD student investigating the cosmic ruins of a famous star has resulted in the piecing together of its past dating back millions of years. The star's spectacular explosion 29 years ago was the closest seen from Earth; the findings about supernova remnant 1987A will help astrophysicists' understanding of supernovas generally.
Ready, set, Rio: Sydney cohort heads to the Games
As more than 3.5 billion people around the world turn their sights towards Rio this week, 30 athletes from our community are getting ready to take their place on the globe’s biggest sporting stage.
Researchers develop new framework for human nutrition
Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to solve obesity and its related health problems, claim two of the world's leading nutritional scientists in their newest research.
Landmark campus gateway underway
Two new buildings linked by a vibrant public space will soon welcome visitors at the University’s City Road entrance.
Chinese print exhibition goes from political to politicised
A new exhibition of Chinese prints at the University Art Gallery chronicles how Chinese artists responded political and cultural upheaval during the latter half of the 20th century.
University of Sydney joins Sydney Science Festival
Our researchers are involved in a range of public events to celebrate National Science Week from 11 to 21 August.
Eureka Prizes announces five Sydney finalists
The Oscars of Australian science, the Eureka Prizes, has nominated Sydney in five categories for work spanning defence engineering; brain disorders; healthcare leadership and innovation, mentoring and collaborative work as part of an international consortium.
Home ownership: facts and fiction
In this podcast Chris is joined by Professor Nicole Gurran, urban planning and policy analyst to talk housing affordability.
Abnormal thyroid function in newborns linked to poor reading and numeracy
Babies born with moderately high concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone have a higher risk of poor educational and development outcomes at school age, a world-first University of Sydney study reveals.
Changes to Sydney College of the Arts
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Dr Michael Spence, today sent the following message via email to students of the Sydney College of the Arts.