2019

21 August 2019

Response to report on Chinese international students

In response to the report released today, "The China Student Boom and the Risks It Poses to Australian Universities" by Professor Salvatore Babones, the University of Sydney issues the following statement.

21 August 2019

Sustainable Materialism: power in the practices of everyday life

This September we are thrilled to launch David Schlosberg and Luke Craven’s new book, Sustainable Materialism, exploring the new wave of sustainability movements that are reclaiming material systems and overturning environmental injustices across the world.

20 August 2019

5 research projects that could change the world

What do autonomous vehicles, cochlear implants and gut microbiomes have in common? They're all central to some of the ideas that were on display at Research Conversazione 2019, an event that gives our staff and students the platform to explain their ground-breaking research.

20 August 2019

Art Music Awards winners announced

The 2019 Art Music Awards winners were announced last night at a ceremony in the University of Sydney's Great Hall. Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, the Art Music Awards celebrate achievements in Australian contemporary classical music, experimental music and jazz.

20 August 2019

How a Sydney surgeon saved Caleb's smile

When an operation for brain cancer left a nine-year-old boy's face paralysed, a University surgeon and an anonymous donor stepped in to help.

20 August 2019

Brillouin scattering: a third wave emerges in integrated circuits

A research renaissance into chip-based control of light-sound interactions could transform our 5G and broadband networks, satellite communications, sensor technology and defence industries

19 August 2019

Nursing student experiences rural placement

Hear about how a two-week placement in Orange opened an undergraduate nursing students eyes to the warm bush community and the healthcare opportunities that exist outside the city.

19 August 2019

5 tips to help you be more sustainable at uni

Are you ready to make a green impact on campus? From re-usable coffee cups to flora on campus, here are five simple ways you can make your campus life more sustainable.

19 August 2019

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Pacific Island Forum

Rosemary Lyster on the Australian Government’s “pathological, ideological opposition” to stepping up to the realities of climate change.

16 August 2019

University of Sydney ranks among world's top 100

The University of Sydney has been ranked 80th in world in the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

16 August 2019

The project leadership centre creating a new breed of executive

A one-of-a-kind institute is helping projects deliver and equipping leaders for success.

16 August 2019

How to plan your semester

Take some practical planning advice from the Library's Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs). As current students themselves, they know the magic of planning early so you're relaxed and ready when exams roll around.

16 August 2019

Sydney PhD graduate selected for prestigious Novo Nordisk-Oxford Fellowship

Medical sciences PhD graduate, Shilpa Nagarajan, has been recognised as a future leader in diabetes and metabolism research, receiving a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship to expand her research into insulin resistance and diabetes.

16 August 2019

Australian philanthropy win: 64,000 donors support 4000 causes

Australian philanthropy reached new heights when the University of Sydney raised $1 billion from 64,000 donors. Here are a few things you have made possible.

15 August 2019

Plasma coating developed to decrease bone implant rejections

One million Australians have undergone joint replacement surgery and the numbers are growing. University of Sydney researchers have developed a bone implant coating that could lead to improved implant outcomes.

15 August 2019

Bringing back the colour to Egyptian coffin

Mummy enthusiasts at the University of Sydney have revealed plans to digitally re-colour a 2,600-year-old Egyptian coffin.

15 August 2019

Asthmatics over-using over-the-counter puffers: study

For the first time, details about Australians using over-the-counter reliever puffers have been revealed, indicating people may be placing themselves at risk by not getting a diagnosis and taking preventative medication.

15 August 2019

Sally Gainsbury wins NSW Young Tall Poppy of the Year

University of Sydney researcher in the psychology of addictive gambling and gaming recognised for her innovative harm-minimisation strategies.

15 August 2019

How can creative disciplines bring urban communities together?

The University of Sydney's Footbridge Gallery, a digital shared space, will host a sound and musical performance and interdisciplinary panel event to explore what role creative disciplines play in bringing urban communities together.

15 August 2019

In a highly disruptive environment, it's innovate or fail

Disruption is now the name of the game and companies operating in this highly competitive environment need to adapt through innovation or fail, according to a leading Business School researcher.