2018

04 April 2018

Soil expert Iain Young appointed as Dean of Science

Biophysicist Professor Iain Young led major research groups in Scotland before taking a leadership role at the University of New England, followed by his appointment heading Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

04 April 2018

Promoting vaccination? Focus on behaviour more than persuasion

Behavioural strategies are better than persuasion for promoting vaccination, a new review of the evidence reveals.

04 April 2018

The book that became a road map for life

Long before he was an archaeologist, Dr James Fraser (BA(HONS) '04) PhD(Research) '16), was a noisy kid. The book his parents gave him to keep him quiet, Dr Dolittle, did the trick and gave the young James a view of the world that still guides him today.

04 April 2018

First Sydney Policy Lab director announced

Political theorist, advisor and public policy expert Professor Marc Stears will take the reins at the University of Sydney's Sydney Policy Lab.

03 April 2018

The mummy within: 2500-year old coffin's contents revealed

An excavation of a little-investigated Egyptian coffin from the Nicholson Museum's mummy collection has revealed what is likely the mummified remains of a 26th Dynasty (6th century BC) woman.

03 April 2018

How to cut the rise of superbugs? Experts can't agree

Australia's doctors, dentists and veterinarians can't agree whose job it is to reduce the rise of antimicrobial resistance, new research reveals.

03 April 2018

iWitnessed app launched by memory experts, police, QC

A unique app available for download in Australia should assist witnesses and victims of one-off events and ongoing occurrences make mobile records in a way that can help with convictions and prevent miscarriages of justice.

03 April 2018

Going for gold… and high distinctions

Meet three of our Gold Coast-bound student athletes and find out how they balance the demands of training, assignments and life’s other commitments.

03 April 2018

The world's best writers put a literary podcast on the map

With her podcast, Lit Up, Angela Ledgerwood created a platform for authors to talk about their work and lives. Her knowledgeable and passionate approach has now seen her interview some of the world's leading authors.

29 March 2018

Mosquito saliva vital to the discovery of future drugs

By mimicking the anti-clotting properties of the proteins in a mosquito's saliva, scientists could develop new drugs to treat conditions like deep vein thrombosis or stroke, according to new University of Sydney research.

29 March 2018

University signs MOU with Tech Mahindra

The University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tech Mahindra, a global digital transformation provider, to undertake collaborative research and provide experiential learning opportunities to students.

29 March 2018

Academics awarded $4.6 million to conduct vital cancer research

University of Sydney researchers have been awarded a series of Cancer Council NSW research grants to fund their innovative and pioneering cancer research.

29 March 2018

How one woman transformed the way we study the human body

From a desk surrounded by skeletons, the formidable Mrs Macintosh transformed anatomy studies and research at the University of Sydney. She has inspired scientists and even helped police identify human remains.

29 March 2018

Life lessons from finishing an MBA

Dr Kim Johnstone, UN Women NC Australia MBA Scholarship recipient and graduate of the University of Sydney Business School MBA, gives her advice on getting the most out of the program.

28 March 2018

Women's scholarship recipient supports future project leaders

The University of Sydney's John Grill Centre for Project Leadership announced an up-and-coming leader in the resources and mining sector as the recipient of the inaugural Women Leaders in Projects Scholarship.

28 March 2018

Kids' eating impacted by mums' diet and socio economic factors

New research shows toddler diets mirror their mums, and children of low income, younger and migrant mothers are developing poor dietary habits.

28 March 2018

Penelope Seidler’s gift to architecture

The distinguished architect Penelope Seidler AM is funding a Visiting Professor in Architectural History at the University of Sydney.

28 March 2018

Business School team takes first place in international finance competition

A team of the Business School’s top undergraduate students has won a prestigious international women’s finance competition in Virginia.

27 March 2018

Head first: sports brain bank launched

Six former pro-footballers have pledged their brains to the new Australian Sports Brain Bank launched today at the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre.

27 March 2018

Education brings a new future to 25 million children in Pakistan

An estimated 25 million children in Pakistan don't go to school. To change this, Lila Ram works to promote more enlightened teaching methods, equal educational opportunity and the love of learning.