2018

22 May 2018

Discovery for grouping atoms invokes Pasteur

Australian scientists have found a new way to make isomers - molecules made of the same atoms connected together differently - which is expected to open a new field of chemistry, with important applications possible soon.

21 May 2018

Launch of the University of Sydney's news subscriptions

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21 May 2018

The health policy graduate preventing cancer in her community

We asked Master of Health Policy graduate, Renata Ram, to tell us about her most memorable career moment. She recalls the gratification she felt presenting a collective response to the Pacific Islands cervical cancer problem.

21 May 2018

Brain training reduces gait freezing in Parkinson's patients

In a world first, clinicians have reduced 'freezing of gait' in Parkinson's Disease patients using brain training exercises in a trial led by Brain and Mind Centre scholars at the University of Sydney.

21 May 2018

Stargazing world record attempt at the University of Sydney

Astronomy lovers are banding together in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the most people stargazing at one time. With 285 registered star sites, the University of Sydney is set to be one of the busiest.

18 May 2018

E-commerce platform scores academic place on Forbes ‘30 Under 30’

Dr Olga Oleinikova, Director of the Ukraine Democracy Initiative, has been recognised as a leader in retail and e-commerce in this year's Forbes '30 Under 30' Asia list.

18 May 2018

Sydney Conservatorium of Music hosts International Jazz Festival

International stars and jazz heavyweights will descend on the University of Sydney's Conservatorium of Music for the second International Jazz Festival on Sunday 3 June.

18 May 2018

University of Sydney celebrates Australia-China business excellence

The University of Sydney Business School sponsored the 2018 Westpac AustCham Australia-China Business Awards (ACBA) gala dinner, held in Shanghai last night.

18 May 2018

Everyday campus heroes: Yeomen Bedell

Living among us are a handful of secret superheroes who use their powers for the greater good of our campuses. They’re the everyday heroes that make our campus community truly special.

18 May 2018

What is it like to be an early career research fellow?

Dr Justin Richards is an NHMRC Early Career Fellow at the University of Sydney School of Public Health. We caught up with him to learn more about his experiences in early career research.

18 May 2018

Sydney Film Festival partnership to thrill film lovers

64 years and thousands of films since the first Sydney Film Festival was held at its Camperdown campus, the University of Sydney will return to support the event as an Education Partner in 2018.

18 May 2018

Why study global health?

Are you passionate about improving health equity? Do you want to engage with communities in activities that improve health and well-being throughout the life-course and across the globe? The Master of Global Health will help you develop the skills to achieve your vision and make a difference.

18 May 2018

Why study bioethics?

A degree in bioethics offers a deep understanding of ethical issues in medicine, health and the life sciences. It's the ideal way to develop your existing career or move into a new field of interest.

18 May 2018

What your parents never told you about your teeth

We unpack the truth about your pearly whites and explore the connection between oral health and overall health and wellbeing.

18 May 2018

National Reconciliation Week: Why history matters

Ahead of National Reconciliation Week, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics from the University of Sydney explore how the theme - Don't let history be a mystery - is crucial to their work, and Australia's future.

18 May 2018

Supporting people with intellectual disability to understand end-of-life

Australian researchers, in partnership with disability organisations, today launch a landmark project ensuring people with intellectual disability understand the concept of death and are supported to cope with end-of-life.

18 May 2018

New cat virus could shed light on hepatitis B

The discovery of the companion cat hepadnavirus in the same family as hep B in humans could provide clues about the evolution of potentially deadly hepatitis viruses in all species.

17 May 2018

30 industry and community partners now offering student projects

The University of Sydney's industry and community project units will expand in Semester 2, giving students even greater opportunity to work on authentic, real-world problems set out by 30 leading industry, community and government organisations.

17 May 2018

The dark side of our genes: challenges to ageing in modern times

Genes that were helpful in our evolutionary past may now predispose us to chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases, writes Associate Professor Stephen Corbett.

17 May 2018

A career that gives back

The role nurses play in creating better health outcomes for mental health patients.