2018

28 May 2018

King of Jordan honours University of Sydney biomedical pioneer

The King of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II, has bestowed the Order for Distinction of the Second Degree upon Professor Hala Zreiqat, in recognition of her achievements and innovations in biomedical engineering.

28 May 2018

The Big Idea finalists

One of this year's finalist teams are hoping to walk out winners at The Big Idea 2018 award ceremony which recognises innovation in healthcare 'product' development.

28 May 2018

Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith awarded medal from the Royal Society of NSW

At the Annual dinner of the Royal Society of New South Wales, Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith was presented with the History and Philosophy of Science Medal for 2017 for his contributions to the philosophy of biology.

25 May 2018

Can I afford an overseas exchange?

Anyone at the University of Sydney can undertake a global experience. From scholarships to side-hustles, it can be easier than you think to finance an overseas program.

25 May 2018

Our designers at Vivid 2018

From emotional furniture to flickering kite tails, discover the interactive artworks our students, staff and alumni have created as part of Vivid Sydney.

25 May 2018

5 reasons why being a geek is cool

The worldwide celebration of nerdom is in full swing to commemorate international Geek Pride Day (that’s 25 May for those not ‘in the know’).

25 May 2018

Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM wins AMA Excellence in Healthcare Award

A pioneer in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder research, patient care and advocacy, Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM has been awarded the Excellence in Healthcare Award 2018 by the Australian Medical Association.

25 May 2018

Professor Marian Baird named in top 100 people in gender policy

Professor Marian Baird from the University of Sydney Business School has been named one of the world's most influential people in gender policy by Apolitical.

25 May 2018

Zoe Neill heads to Paris

After a competitive submission process, Bachelor of International Global Studies student, Zoe Neill has been named a 2018 Global Voices delegate to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Forum in Paris.

25 May 2018

How to run a successful vet practice

Building a thriving veterinary practice takes skill. Success stems from a deep knowledge of animal health and welfare as well as sound business acumen. To learn more, we asked alumnus Dr Diederik Gelderman for some pointers.

24 May 2018

$3m grant for Sydney engineers to shape factories of the future

The University of Sydney will partner with local and US universities to conduct fundamental research that will underpin advanced manufacturing solutions for the factories of the future.

24 May 2018

New EU privacy rules could lead to better protections in Australia

Could the tough General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) lead to better protections in Australia? Professor Vince Mitchell from the University of Sydney Business School explains how the regulations might create pressure for change in Australia.

24 May 2018

Virtual reality: exploring new dimensions

Delve into the world of virtual reality and find out what the future holds, at the Sydney Science Forum 'Virtual Reality: exploring new dimensions'

23 May 2018

Student and alumni named winners in 30 Under 30 Awards

A Master of Laws student and five alumni were announced as winners in the 2018 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.

23 May 2018

Food as medicine: fixing health with a fork

The idea that food has medicinal properties dates to Antiquity but has seen a revival in recent times with an abundance of research, journals, books and conferences devoted to the topic.

23 May 2018

Don't want to take daily contraceptive pills? Here's the alternatives

Some women don't want to take a contraceptive pill every day. Dr Deborah Bateson from the University of Sydney canvasses the long-acting reversible alternatives as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.

23 May 2018

Unspoken cooperation more important than saying 'thank you'

New research from the University of Sydney has found people around the world usually don't say 'thank you' when someone fulfils a simple request.

22 May 2018

Graduate wins 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Alumnus Alex Horne has been awarded a prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship to undertake PhD studies at the University of Cambridge.

22 May 2018

I am public health: Amy Simpson

We asked Master of Global Health graduate, Amy Simpson, to tell us about her most memorable career moment. She recalls it as ‘the meeting under the mango tree in Sierra Leone'.

22 May 2018

Academy of Science awards Sydney scientists with highest honour

Professors Dacheng Tao, Geordie Williamson, Jennie Brand-Miller and Chris Dickman recognised for outstanding contributions to Australian science.