2019

02 September 2019

Beyond the acronym: a conversation with CAPS

Most students will have heard of CAPS, but how many know what to expect from an appointment? First-year Economics student Avish Sharma spoke to CAPS about the services it provides and how to get the help you need.

31 August 2019

Tracy Sorensen named 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence

The University of Sydney today announced Tracy Sorensen as the 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence at its Charles Perkins Centre.

31 August 2019

Tracy Sorensen named 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence

The University of Sydney today announced Tracy Sorensen as the 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence at its Charles Perkins Centre.

30 August 2019

Engineering researchers win prestigious prize

A University of Sydney PhD student within the School of Computer Science, Oana Balmau has been awarded the 2019 Usenix Best Paper Prize.

30 August 2019

The implications of Boris Johnson's parliamentary suspension for Brexit

Tightened parliamentary timeframes have made the prospect of Britain exiting the European Union on 31 October without a deal in place far more likely, writes Professor Anne Twomey for The Conversation.

30 August 2019

The implications of Boris Johnson's parliamentary suspension for Brexit

Tightened parliamentary timeframes have made the prospect of Britain exiting the European Union on 31 October without a deal in place far more likely, writes Professor Anne Twomey for The Conversation.

30 August 2019

Wear it Purple Day: forging a sense of belonging

Meet Jack Crane, Sydney staff member who has just been crowned an Out for Australia 30 under 30 LGBTIQ Role Model. We spoke to Jack on Wear It Purple Day about why the University is a stronger institution when we embrace the diversity.

30 August 2019

How to kick-start your career while you’re still at university

Whether you’re itching to start your future career or still not sure where you’re going, we’ve gathered some expert advice from employers to help you put yourself in good stead for life after uni.

30 August 2019

Sydney expertise helps reveal Earth's early transformation

University of Sydney experts are among a global group of 250 archaeologists who have contributed to a groundbreaking assessment of ancient land use.

29 August 2019

Sydney researchers secure $38 million in NHMRC funding

University of Sydney researchers have excelled in the latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding round, attracting more than $38 million for our projects extending from Sydney to rural NSW.

29 August 2019

Seeking prostate cancer treatments in the DNA of ancient tribes

Professor Vanessa Hayes' quest to understand the drivers of prostate cancer takes her from the laboratory to the African desert. Her discoveries could lead to earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments.

29 August 2019

Business School joins forces with Indian foundation for unique tour

The University of Sydney Business School has joined forces with an Indian charitable foundation to provide undergraduate students with unique insights into the operation of sustainable projects in the Subcontinent.

29 August 2019

Bringing it all back home from band camp

Sydney Conservatorium of Music student Gemma Lawton wants a “career full of performing and teaching horn” – and her work experience has her well on the way.

29 August 2019

Government funding to support research on children and permanency

The University of Sydney will continue its world-leading research on children's best interests in open adoption and out-of-home care, thanks to a recent NSW Government investment.

29 August 2019

Measuring the impact of research

With universities under increasing pressure to justify research dollars, a senior academic at the University of Sydney Business School has proposed a system for measuring the impact of research on the Australian community.

29 August 2019

Why high-skilled workers are worrying about wage theft

The 'fissuring' of business structures and workplaces fundamentally changes the nature of work and the employment relationship, and which aren't just the concerns of low-skilled workers, Professor David Weil explained when he delivered the Kingsley Laffer lecture.

28 August 2019

Eureka Prizes: Sydney leads the way in leadership and innovation

Our researchers have won three Eureka Prizes, including two prizes for scientific leadership and a third for innovative use of technology.

28 August 2019

Sydney University inaugural champion of Women in STEM Decadal Plan

Alongside the other inaugural members; ANSTO, Science & Technology Australia (STA) and Raytheon Australia, we share a commitment to working towards greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the sector.

28 August 2019

Sydney's employability program wins AFR award

The University of Sydney's employability program for international students received an accolade at last night's Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards.

28 August 2019

New partner joins forces in development of in vitro blood vessel

A project working on building blood vessels outside of the body has attracted further industry attention, with the IMCRC joining Dr Steven Wise and Codex Research in the research collaboration.