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Articles published in 2016
Continuing Charles Perkins' work
Our three recipients reflected on the life-long achievements of Dr Perkins, their experiences in teaching and on the future.
Festival fever
Two of our students are planning the party of their lives, and everyone's invited. The USU's OWeek festival is returning again in 2017 and we got all the insights.
Music for memory
Conservatorium of Music postgraduate student Cyrus Meurant's compositions are improving the lives of residents in an aged care facility. Last month he joined an Innovation Week panel to discuss the health benefits of music.
9 surprising moments in the life of the Quad Jacaranda
Hundreds of tributes have flowed in from students and alumni worldwide over the death of the University of Sydney's iconic jacaranda tree, which collapsed last month after standing sentry over the quadrangle for 88 years.
Future research stars supported under new Sydney fellowship
The first cohort of fellows of the University's new Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) program has been announced.
5 reasons why allied health could be the future
Find out more about a career in allied health and what this might mean for your future job prospects.
Knowing risk factors could help catch melanomas
University of Sydney research has pinpointed a set of risk factors that could help doctors tailor skin examinations and catch melanoma at an early stage.
University authors win PM’s Literary Awards
Three University of Sydney authors have been awarded Prime Minister's Literary Awards across a number of categories for 2016.
Statement on Manning Bar event
The United States Studies Centre event was held at Manning Bar from 11am.
ANZUS will evolve under new POTUS
What will a Trump presidency mean for the Australian-US alliance? Professor James Curran charts the recent history of ANZUS relations and looks ahead to a new dynamic under a new American President.
Forum engages research partners to underscore commitment to social good
The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, Sydney Theatre Company and Barnardos Australia were among the contributors to a forward-looking forum on research collaboration.
How to make Sydney trains run on time
The NSW Transport Minister wants to do away with timetables and trial on-demand public transport, but there's another solution, writes Associate Professor Pablo Guillen Alvarez.
6 types of ugly American, and Donald Trump is all of them
Is Trump an "ugly American" or just someone who exemplifies the world around us? Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor, an expert in American politics, writes.
Natural disasters affect some of the most disadvantaged
Australian-first research has identified a disaster hotspot where many disadvantaged communities are located, indicating socio-economic status can determine whether hazards become disasters - but urban areas are not immune.
5 experts reveal their top tips for summer
Summer is on the horizon and with it comes concern about sun exposure, heat related-illness and the increased risk of bushfires. Our experts provide recommendations for a healthy and safe summer.
Early planned birth linked to risk of poor child development
Children born following planned births before 39 weeks have a heightened risk of poor child development at school age, University of Sydney research shows.
Trauma mortality declines in regional and remote NSW
Hospital inpatient deaths caused by major trauma have fallen in regional NSW following changes to the state trauma management system, new research shows.
Innovation wins
Postgraduate and research students completed a unique pilot program to drive innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration on campus.
Students work to invent the future
PhD student Xanthe Croot from the School of Physics, recently took part in the inaugural, cross-discipinary Inventing the Future program.
How first born children are given an advantage
Studies show kids born earlier in the family enjoy better wages and education, Dr Marian Vidal-Fernandez and Dr Ana Nuevo-Chiquero explain why.