2018

15 November 2018

National Dreamtime Awards 2018

University of Sydney academics Michael Mossman, Nicole Watson, Emma Walke and Katrina Thorpe, and student, Liam Coe have been honoured with nominations for the National Dreamtime Awards 2018.

15 November 2018

Largest student mobility program in Australia

The University of Sydney now has the largest student mobility program of any university in Australia, doubling in size since 2014.

15 November 2018

Shades of Black: Kaiya Aboagye

The proud daughter of a Ghanaian man and Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander woman, Kaiya Aboagye's story speaks to the interconnected, often invisible experiences of Blackness in Australia. Before her Outside the Square appearance, Kaiya shares her thoughts on minority media representation and racism in Australia.

15 November 2018

Sydney Law School graduate wins NSW Young Lawyer of the Year award

Bachelor of Laws alumnus Samuel Murray on the value of being named NSW Young Lawyer of the Year, and his advice for young lawyers coming into the profession.

15 November 2018

Collaboration reveals innovative data insights

The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney will hold a first-of-its-kind "Data for Directors" program to be taught by the centre’s CEO, Professor Simon Jackman.

15 November 2018

Preparing for the technological world of tomorrow

Develop the creativity, originality and fast problem-solving skills that are growing in demand with the University of Sydney’s Bachelor of Advanced Computing, one of Australia’s most unique computing degrees.

15 November 2018

D18: 100 Years of innovation

An exhibition showcasing a diverse range of new ideas across robotics and drones, mobile apps, 3D modelling, digital systems and wearable technology by graduating students.

14 November 2018

Sydney students win Australasian awards for peer leadership

Students from the University of Sydney Business School and Sydney Law School have been recognised for their contributions to peer education in the 2018 Australasian Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leader Awards.

14 November 2018

How research is helping to reduce prejudice between people online

Research by academics in the School of Psychology has shown that online interaction between groups that have historically been hostile or distrustful has brought people together and shifted prejudices.

14 November 2018

Why we're turning to satire for news

How satire is shifting audience expectations, worldviews and society-at-large.

13 November 2018

Make your mark in mental health

Mental health treatments are becoming increasingly important in Australia, where up to 3 million people a year experience depression or anxiety. Discover how trauma-informed psychotherapy can improve lives in your community.

13 November 2018

Blood pressure wearable device winners announced

A field of talented researchers, innovators and students from all of the world accepted the Westmead Applied Research Centre's challenge to devise a concept for the potential of a wearable blood pressure measuring device.

13 November 2018

A winning formula - student built car now race ready

Engineering students from the Sydney Motorsport team have successfully built and test driven their competition vehicle, which they will be entering in the 2018 Formula SAE competition.

13 November 2018

Five minutes with Dr Luke Hespanhol

We catch up with IT consultant turned digital artist Dr Luke Hespanhol, from the Design Lab within the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

13 November 2018

Shaping great places: The future is in good hands

A student team from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has won Landcom's Collaborative Urban Teaching Platform competition, to be awarded at the annual research and learning showcase, Co.Lab 2018.

13 November 2018

Helping others as a rehabilitation counsellor

Palma Carfi found employment after doing a placement in the final year of her degree. She is now helping people with physical and psychological injuries regain their confidence, improve their quality of life and return to work.

13 November 2018

Nursing leader wins prestigious Future Leaders MBA Scholarship

Canadian Nicole Thibodeau arrived in Australia as a tourist in 2011, liked the weather and decided to stay. Nicole describes herself as “highly ambitious” and her success in her adopted homeland would seem to bear that out.

12 November 2018

Global mathematics institute launched at the University of Sydney

The institute will play a critical role in transforming the cultural status of mathematics in Australia and connecting all Australian mathematicians to the very best in the global research community.

12 November 2018

From the Dean

As is likely also true for many of you, 2018 seems to have run through its months at great speed. If it weren’t for my deadline for this last issue of Illuminate, I’d hardly believe it is already November.

12 November 2018

Tributing 50 years’ contribution to civil engineering at Sydney

As an alumnus, Malcom Boyd has a reputation for ‘going above and beyond’ in his voluntary contribution to the University of Sydney. Amidst a busy professional life, Malcolm’s work has been foundational to the strong industry links forged in civil engineering.