2018

08 August 2018

Spring into vaccination this kitten season to avoid killer virus

A spike in vaccination has been announced, following the re-emergence of the deadly Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) and an awareness campaign, but with the kitten season approaching there is no room for complacency

08 August 2018

Faster, cheaper way to make gene-therapies wins grant

The NSW government has awarded $500,000 to Indee Labs to partner with the University of Sydney to eliminate the need for viruses to make gene-modified cells capable of curing some forms of blood cancer.

08 August 2018

Dementia coaching program offers chance to live well

A new University of Sydney trial offers coaching and peer support to help people newly diagnosed with dementia cope with their prognosis and stay active and involved in their lives and community.

08 August 2018

Authenticity, what does it really mean?

There’s a lot of buzz around at the moment about being an authentic leader and bringing the real you to work, but what does that mean for how you behave and interact with others?

08 August 2018

Business school appoints host of new Associate Deans

In line with a University-wide restructure, the Business School has created Associate Deans with responsibility for Research, Student Life, Indigenous Strategy and Services, and Education.

08 August 2018

But what if I like driving?

Autonomous vehicles are finding their way into the spotlight, and many of us love the idea of a driverless future. But despite all the advantages, David Hensher explains why he enjoys driving.

07 August 2018

Sydney partners with government on new innovation precinct

The University of Sydney is joining forces with the NSW government and leaders in the tech industry on a major new innovation precinct to generate jobs and cement Sydney's reputation as the innovation capital of Australia.

07 August 2018

Arts student uncovers secret history of penicillin in Australia

Bethany Robinson never imagined her arts degree would lead her to a discovery that would rewrite Australia's medical history.

07 August 2018

Global Voices scholarship winner shares her experiences and advice

We caught up with this year's Global Voices scholarship recipient, Zoe Neill, who recently returned from her trip to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forum in Paris.

07 August 2018

University to build cyber security skills for school students

High school students will learn critical cyber security skills and awareness in a program being delivered by the University of Sydney in partnership with Australia's banking sector.

07 August 2018

Con students get creative at 12-hour music festival

Composition students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will feature in Extended Play alongside local and international artists, exploring new music and challenging the realms of sound.

07 August 2018

Meet our Sydney Underground Film Festival reporters

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is excited to be partnering with the Sydney Underground Film Festival, to bring the best of indie cinema from around the world to Sydney. Meet our reporters Lily Langman and Michael Sun, who'll be bringing us news and reviews direct from the festival.

07 August 2018

Helping people in polluted cities to breathe 'Australian' air

The people of China, India and South Korea’s polluted cities may in future breathe fresh “Australian air” thanks to a student led start-up called AusMask, which has won a major Student Innovation Challenge Award.

06 August 2018

Five minutes with Manasa Marasani

As Semester 2 at the University begins, we catch up with international student Manasa Marasani to find out her hopes for studying at Sydney.

06 August 2018

How art changes the brain

Can art change the brain? In a word: yes. A panel of scientists and art practitioners came together to connect the dots between creativity and neuroplasticity at a Sydney Ideas event during Innovation Week. 

06 August 2018

SEI researchers awarded ARC linkage funding for Sydney Food Incubator

Co-director Professor David Schlosberg, SEI Key Researcher, Dr Alana Mann, and former SEI PhD Candidate, Dr Luke Craven (now based at UNSW Canberra) have been awarded $423,500 funding for an ARC Linkage Project to develop, implement and evaluate a food business incubator in the City of Sydney.

06 August 2018

MBA alumnus builds knowledge bridge

Business School alumna, Anmol Saini, is now chairing a unique organisation, which she and the team hope will build a ‘knowledge bridge’ between India’s entrepreneurial women and Australian investors.

05 August 2018

Shining the spotlight on autonomous vehicles: the driverless future

Research by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies on autonomous vehicle technology is addressing key questions around their potential impacts on the community.

05 August 2018

Mobility as a service: What does it mean for society?

Mobility as a service (MaaS) is a popular interpretation of future collaborative and connected urban transportation, centred on a changing society embracing a sharing culture which can satisfy our mobility needs without owning assets such as a car.

03 August 2018

Big Ideas come to life at the Student Innovation Challenge

Plastic pollution, disability, smog… no challenge is insurmountable for our innovative students and alumni. The Student Innovation Showcase was an expo of technical ingenuity, cross-discipline collaboration and good, old-fashioned hard work.