2019

22 October 2019

Save our race horses by breeding them for longer careers

Can we rethink Thoroughbred breeding to improve horse welfare? Our experts weigh up the options.

22 October 2019

Charlotte Wood's The Weekend launched at Charles Perkins Centre

Acclaimed author Charlotte Wood, the first recipient of the Judy Harris Writer in Residence Fellowship at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre, launched her new book The Weekend last night.

22 October 2019

Composing Women line up for 2020-2021 announced

As part of the Conservatorium's 2020-2021 Composing Women program, four postgraduate research students will work with the Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

22 October 2019

Which came first, the lizard or the egg?

Scientists have never before witnessed the birth of live young and the laying of eggs from the same pregnancy. This world-first observation by Dr Camilla Whittington provides a fertile area for research into the evolution of pregnancy.

22 October 2019

Medical school history: The 1919 influenza pandemic

The ‘Spanish flu’ pandemic emerged at the end of WWI and by 1919 it had hit Australia. The University of Sydney and the Royal North Shore Hospital played a role in responding to the outbreak, helping to save many lives.

21 October 2019

Digital mental health project wins industry grant for new trial

The Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt MP highlights mental health as Australia's greatest challenge as the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre and Bupa launch an ambitious digital health care trial through the InnoWell platform.

21 October 2019

3D mammograms could improve breast cancer screening

Sydney researchers have evaluated the effectiveness of advanced mammography technology, finding improvements for breast cancer detection but cautioning it's too soon to tell if it will lead to better health outcomes.

18 October 2019

Genesis startup program in search of next international fintech sensation

The University of Sydney Business School, which has been associated with some of the nation's most successful financial sector startups, has launched a fintech specific competition under its highly respected Genesis umbrella.

18 October 2019

Four easy steps to write a strong essay

Not sure how to write an academic essay? From planning to formatting, third-year student Dona Sirimanne shares four simple steps to keep in mind when you're writing to help you take your essays to the next level.

18 October 2019

Can consciousness and free will help us compete with robots?

It is hard to predict whether we will eventually be masters of, or slaves to, artificial intelligence. Sydney Law School's Dr Allan McCay argues that robots will remain our inferiors until they can compare 'apples' and 'oranges' like we can.

18 October 2019

ARC Future Fellowships awarded to research climate change

The University of Sydney will receive more than $1.7m from the Australian Research Council for new research into melting Antarctic ice sheets and how deep-sea carbon reservoirs affect climate change.

18 October 2019

Top ways travellers try to beat jetlag

A study of passengers travelling on long haul Qantas flights provides an insight into the ways travellers are trying to minimise feelings of jetlag.

17 October 2019

Associate Professor Liz New wins a Prime Minister's Prize for Science

Associate Professor Liz New, from the School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science, has won the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.

17 October 2019

New museum in Sydney: 12 must-see treasures that will be on show

From a mummified cat to a mysterious gold nugget, many of the artefacts destined for Sydney's new museum are gifts from University supporters. Here are 12 donated treasures to see when the Chau Chak Wing Museum opens in 2020.

17 October 2019

Raising awareness of developmental language disorders

It's a hidden but very common disability, affecting approximately two children in every school classroom. This Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day, our speech experts are raising awareness and sharing useful resources for families.

17 October 2019

Sydney performs strongly in engineering and computer science rankings

The Faculty of Engineering has risen in the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject, and is now ranked 86th in the world for both engineering and computer science.

16 October 2019

Physical activity in lessons improves students' attainment

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a University College London and University of Sydney study.

16 October 2019

Sydney partners with Telstra to prepare future workforce

The new partnership aims to provide collaborative research and education opportunities for both academics and students across a range of disciplines.

16 October 2019

Academic celebrated for contributions to biomedical research

Professor Hala Zreiqat AM has received further recognition of her innovative engineering research, inducted as a fellow into the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

16 October 2019

Informal Business School team takes Danish finance competition by storm

A locally assembled team of University of Sydney Business School students on exchange in Denmark have almost beaten their host, the Copenhagen Business School, in a prestigious financial case competition.