2019
Articles published in 2019
17 December 2019
Building bridges between research and industry
The University of Sydney has expanded its industrial connections and educational opportunities with two new Professors of Practice appointments in the areas of advanced structural materials and bridge engineering.
17 December 2019
The science of Star Wars - and how it has changed movies forever
How sound is the science of Star Wars? What will the end of franchise mean for fans? University of Sydney experts in film, pop culture and astrophysics weigh in.
17 December 2019
Keep your pet safe this festive season
The festive season can be a busy time of year for humans, but its also a very busy time for our companion animals. Dr Anne Fawcett, from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, offers her top tips for caring for your pets this festive season.
17 December 2019
Westmead advanced manufacturing to transform lives
The NSW Government has announced $25 million to fund a facility at Westmead that will give patients with genetic diseases, cancers and viral infections across Australia faster access to ground-breaking trial therapies.
17 December 2019
5 reasons to do a Global Executive MBA
Our Global Executive MBA takes you out of the classroom and around the world, providing unique experiences and education across Australia, Europe, Asia, Israel and the United States.
16 December 2019
Indian Minister praises University's role in consumer protection
The Indian Minister responsible for consumer protection has praised the University of Sydney Business School's role in a major overhaul of his country's consumer protection laws, which he says will empower the people of India with enforceable rights.
13 December 2019
Indian Minister to discuss consumer protection with Business School
A ministerial level delegation from India will meet with University of Sydney Business School representatives on Monday for discussions as part of the Collaborative Consumer Project funded by DFAT's Australia India Council.
13 December 2019
Business School Dean urges CEMS students to act on global concerns
The Dean of the University of Sydney Business School and Chair of CEMS has called on CEMS students to take concrete action to create a more open, stable and inclusive international environment.
13 December 2019
Report highlights challenges for mature workers and workplaces
A new report has found mature workers across Australia feel excluded in today's workforce and have limited development opportunities and flexible work arrangements, compared to younger workers.
13 December 2019
Professor Dacheng Tao named ACM Fellow
University of Sydney AI expert and one of the world's most highly cited researchers, Professor Dacheng Tao has been named a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery.
13 December 2019
Collaborative research environment inspires marketing PhD candidate
Nulpurum Seo reflects on how a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney Business School has supported her research in marketing and consumer psychology.
12 December 2019
Barry and Joy Lambert recognised as medicinal cannabis pioneers
Philanthropists Barry and Joy Lambert have been recognised with Honorary Fellowships by the University of Sydney for their pioneering collaboration on the establishment of the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics.
12 December 2019
Law School scholar named nation's top criminologist
The University of Sydney Law School's Professor of Criminology Gail Mason has been recognised for her lifetime achievements and contributions to criminology with the top national honour in the field.
12 December 2019
Dr. Sophie Chao awarded Anthropological Society prize
Dr. Chao was recently awarded the 2019 Australian Anthropological Society (AAS) PhD Thesis Prize for her dissertation, "In the Shadow of the Palms: Plant-Human Relations Among Marind-Anim, West Papua".
12 December 2019
Understanding the mental health and wellbeing of Australians
Associate Professor Tim Slade, Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Matilda Centre looks at what we learnt from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing and what to expect from the next one.
12 December 2019
Understanding the mental health and wellbeing of Australians
Associate Professor Tim Slade, Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Matilda Centre looks at what we learnt from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing and what to expect from the next one.
12 December 2019
Unravelling the complexities of trauma in people with substance use problems
Logan Harvey, a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre, is exploring the relationship between Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance use.
12 December 2019
Unravelling the complexities of trauma in people with substance use problems
Logan Harvey, a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre, is exploring the relationship between Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance use.
12 December 2019
Sydney contributes to healthcare improvements in Tonga
The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery has a strong relationship with the Kingdom of Tonga, providing educational pathways for nurses.
11 December 2019
The Honourable Dr Robert Austin receives Doctor of Laws
Arts/Law graduate, Sydney Law School academic and former Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Hon. Dr Robert Austin has received a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) for his contributions to the legal profession.