2018

21 August 2018

Sydney scholars sweep up awards at 25th World Congress of Political Science

The University of Sydney’s Government and International Relations researchers and alumnus recognised for their outstanding achievements in the field of political science at the 25th World Congress of Political Science.

21 August 2018

The 5th annual Festival of Urbanism

Discussing, questioning and celebrating, this year's Festival of Urbanism asks you to change your view of the city. Industry leaders bring an exciting schedule of events rolling out across Australia's two largest cities.

20 August 2018

Drought capability statement - Sydney Institute of Agriculture

While all of NSW has been declared as being affected by drought, the University of Sydney says researchers and farmers are working together combining conservation agriculture with digital innovations to support food security

20 August 2018

Research scholarships in digital agriculture

Both full stipend and supplementary scholarships are available to support the living costs of students while completing their studies.

20 August 2018

Why you should apply for the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

Applications are now open the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship. If you’re starting a postgrad degree next year, Sydney Uni student and 2017 recipient Emily Sisson shares four reasons to convince you to apply.

17 August 2018

Pathways to university: there are more than one

Between ATAR requirements, HSC exams, and comparing bachelor degrees, finishing Year 12 can be overwhelming, but gaining entry into uni may be easier than you think. Our students discuss their pathway to uni and their dream careers.

17 August 2018

The power of making global connections at university

From Europe to Asia, Africa and the Americas, coming all the way Down Under – the University of Sydney is a truly international community of people from all walks of life. And they’re eager to meet you.

17 August 2018

Historic Westmead partnership agreement

The University of Sydney together with Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) have signed a historic partnership agreement.

17 August 2018

The Young Tall Poppy trifecta

University of Sydney has scooped the Australian Institute of Policy & Science's Young Tall Poppy Awards, with public health researcher Dr Melody Ding named as the 2018 overall winner.

17 August 2018

Open Day opens doors for female students

The opportunities available to young women entering university are endless, but sometimes it’s hard to imagine where a degree might take you. That’s why female academics are reaching out to tell their inspiring stories.

17 August 2018

Is storytelling an enemy of science

Have you heard the one about the linguist, astrophysicist, playwright, cancer researcher and screenwriter getting together to vigorously debate the validity of storytelling in science? This is not fiction, but a true story.

16 August 2018

Applications for the 2018 David Harold Tribe Poetry Award are now open

The award provides poets with funds that might enable them to further their education in the field of poetry, to continue to refine their work as poets, and to improve the general public's appreciation of Australian poetry.

16 August 2018

How our millennial Indiana Jones became a global health warrior

Captain Sophie Hollingsworth has accomplished more in her quarter-of-a-century than most people do in a lifetime. With every door open to her, why did she decide to study a Master of Health Security at the University of Sydney?

16 August 2018

Which postgraduate course should I choose?

A postgraduate degree can take you in many different directions. Deciding what to study will depend on where you want to go.

15 August 2018

Lower radiation doses could have big impact on cancer treatment

A collaboration between the School of Physics and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has applied a striped model of radiation therapy for cancer treatment that should mean lower doses for patients.

15 August 2018

Over $16m funding for new health and medical research

Sydney researchers were successful in securing over $16 million in NHMRC funding for 28 projects, including the most Early Career Fellowships awarded to any institution in NSW.

15 August 2018

Sydney climbs 15 places in latest ARWU rankings

The University of Sydney has ranked 68th in the world and 3rd in Australia in the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), its best result since the ARWU rankings began in 2003.

15 August 2018

Five things I learned in my honours year

Whether it's a love for research or an unexpected career path, you're bound to discover new things about yourself during an honours year.

14 August 2018

Internationally diverse enrolments highlight of full time MBA

The University of Sydney Business School is now delivering its long awaited industry oriented and leadership focused full time MBA program with an international cohort, which is both gender and culturally diverse.

14 August 2018

Can Skippy disrupt the sports injury repair market?

The University of Sydney and three industry partners plan to disrupt the billion-dollar ligament-replacement market with new and uniquely Australian materials.