2019

24 September 2019

University launches new six-year Disability Inclusion Action Plan

The University of Sydney has reached an important milestone in inclusion and access for people with disability, with today's launch of its Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2019-24 during Disability Inclusion Week.

23 September 2019

"Hugely successful" Genesis competition won by modern day cone of silence

Nook, a mobile modular workspace built using recycled plastic bottles and designed to provide privacy and thinking space for workers in open plan offices, has won the University of Sydney Business School's latest Genesis startup competition.

23 September 2019

How we are tackling dementia and stigma

A language app to improve diagnosis and peer-support dementia coaching are some of the Sydney projects aiming to tackle the obstacles and stigma surrounding dementia.

23 September 2019

Sydney University's Raising the Bar returns Wednesday 16 October

Tickets are now available for Raising the Bar 2019. Join us across the CBD, Surry Hills and - for the first time - Parramatta, as 21 academics deliver 21 talks across 11 bars in one night.

23 September 2019

Climate explained: why don't we have electric aircraft?

Electric cars, trains, trams and boats already exist. That logically leads to the question: why are we not seeing large electric aircraft? And will we see them any time soon? Aeronautical engineering academic, Dr Dries Verstraete explains.

23 September 2019

University of Sydney recognised with gender equity award

The University of Sydney has received a SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Award, as part of its commitment to the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. SAGE is a partnership between the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.

23 September 2019

5 minutes with Medical Science student Rayza De Souza

Rayza De Souza shares how her health design project at Westmead led her all the way to the Biodesign Challenge in New York.

23 September 2019

How to avoid the mid-semester slump

We asked, you answered. Here's how Sydney students help keep their energy levels high and make the most of the mid-semester break.

23 September 2019

ARC Laureate Fellowship for applied physics and surface engineer

University of Sydney researcher Professor Marcela Bilek has been awarded $3.3 million to engage in innovative biomedical research after being named a recipient of the prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship scheme, funded by the Australian Research Council.

23 September 2019

MBA to provide the skills to lead community initiatives

A UN Women Australia MBA scholarship has been awarded to a highly successful commercial lawyer with a commitment to defending the human rights of some of the world’s most disadvantaged people.

23 September 2019

Intelligent engineering the key to harnessing the power of data

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionising the way we work. Our Intelligent Information Engineering specialisation trains engineers to use AI as a tool to process data, in order to solve real-world problems.

23 September 2019

How to creatively transform education

Together with external creative arts and education powerhouses, University of Sydney academics aim to embed creativity in curricula so that students become 21st Century-ready

20 September 2019

First Sydney Scholars India winners

Undergraduate students Madhullikaa Singh from Mumbai and Aryan Bhatia from Delhi are the inaugural recipients of the two major scholarships offered under the Sydney Scholars India Scholarship program, valued at up to AU$200,000 (INR 10,000,000) each.

20 September 2019

The hunt for dark matter: Sydney joins ARC Centre of Excellence

Professor Celine Boehm welcomes $35 million funding for national research centre to answer one of physics great open questions.

20 September 2019

'Piano Woman' scoops prize pool

Pianist Leanne Jin has picked up three prestigious prizes in just two months, including first prize in the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.

19 September 2019

Sydney University graduates named most employable in Australia

University of Sydney graduates have been named the most employable in Australia and fourth globally in the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

18 September 2019

Data sharing in a future contractual setting and MaaS

Yale Wong's contribution to the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) explores the future of data sharing in the context of MaaS (Mobility as a Service).

18 September 2019

Innovation must be a priority for boards, finds new study

Boards that fail to understand the importance of innovation may block business growth opportunities and underestimate the impact of digital disruption, according to a report by the University of Sydney Business School and AICD.

18 September 2019

Showcasing aged care, transport and mental health innovations

Seven visionary startups from Sydney students, staff and alumni will compete in the Genesis Finale at the University of Sydney this Friday 20 September.

18 September 2019

Good weather, great city, better research

International Fellows are often inspired by Sydney’s beauty and energy. They also appreciate a scholarly environment that supports academics and values multidisciplinary research. Here, two Fellows share their experiences.