2017

It's been said that a lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting its shoes on. Social media, politics and 'fake news' are currently demonstrating the reality of that idea, and its consequences.

The word 'spectrum' is used to describe autism because the condition expresses itself in many ways and intensities. A new approach could offer a medical treatment for its most isolating symptoms.

When James Leeder and Emma Johnstone won the 2017 World Debating Championships, they upheld Sydney's position as the most successful university in competition's history. Now, the winning pair talk books they love, and why.

A rapidly growing world population is threatening food security and driving unsustainable soil degradation. The challenges are enormous, but part of the answer could come from an unlikely source - the humble legume.

They were risking their lives by being there. But as the music started, and Hellen Rose began to sing, they all dared hope that some progress is finally being made by the women of Afghanistan.

Dr Jennifer Ferng (GradCertEdStud '16) is a lecturer in architecture. Her love of art, geology and social justice has led her down many paths and seen her collect many interesting souvenirs. 

Opening up the human genome presents unimagined treatment possibilities for understanding and treating a huge range of conditions. For one pioneering researcher, it offers the possibility of restoring sight.

People are usually happy if a photograph catches a nice smile or a beautiful landscape. Fabian Muir wants his photographs to capture more, and he travels to some of the world's most ostracised countries to take them.

David McGonigal (BA '71 LLB '75) worked in insurance law long enough to save for a round-the-world motorbike trip. This led him to Antarctica, a role as an Antarctic Expedition Leader, and favourite things on all continents. 

No bees means no oranges, carrots, apples, broccoli, grapes, coffee and many other food staples. Bees are fundamental to our food security. They're also under threat. 

The famous jacaranda that once graced the Quadrangle, has been replaced by a clone of itself. The new version of the jacaranda will now share the Quad with a native Illawarra flame tree. 

Wednesday 25 October will once again see bars transform into classrooms as the University of Sydney takes education out of the lecture theatre and into the city with Raising the Bar.

Adam Goodes has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Australian society.

Students from across our undergraduate health degrees give an insight into why they chose to study their degree, how university life is different to high school, and what a typical day as a uni student looks like.

Finding a new dentist or therapist online can be confusing, but here's how to make that search easier, according to Dr Alexander Holden from the Faculty of Dentistry

Student teams tackle cyberattack scenarios and security policy at the Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge - the first event of its kind in the region.

A Caesarean section delivery at full dilation may raise the risk of premature birth in a subsequent pregnancy, new research reveals.

Ryan is passionate about his research into honey bees and the ecological impacts of air pollution.

The University of Sydney's uni 2 beyond initiative has launched a crowdfunding campaign to save its award winning program for people with intellectual disabilities.