2019

15 April 2019

Strengthen health systems to cope with climate change challenges

University of Sydney expert Professor Anthony Capon says climate change is already harming the health of Australians and there is an urgent need for stronger climate change action by all tiers of government.

15 April 2019

Meet the Sydney student taking the stage at Sydney Writers’ Festival

Ever wonder what it would be like to share your writing to an audience of hundreds? Law student Ferdous Bahar will do just that when she gives a live reading as part of the Writers’ Collective for Diverse Women.

15 April 2019

Malaria and the doctor who changed the rules of treatment

The people of Burma, now Myanmar, were being devastated by conflict and drug resistant malaria, when alumna Rose McGready arrived. It was a temporary work placement that became much more than she expected.

15 April 2019

Auction bids decline with intensity of competition

People bid less in auctions that have more bidders, new research suggests.

15 April 2019

Shark bite research reveals politicians' fishy behaviour

More than a decade's worth of research has revealed how politicians manipulate highly emotional incidents like shark bites to influence public sentiment and protect their own interests.

12 April 2019

How to shoot a prize-winning film on your phone

Videography is quickly becoming a must-have skill for anyone looking to impress in social and professional settings. You don’t need to be a ‘creative’ – all you need is a phone, say the experts.

12 April 2019

A lifetime of curing disease: Professor Charles Mackenzie

Professor Charles Mackenzie is a global leader in veterinary science and human health research, especially recognised for his work on understanding and treating parasitic diseases in both humans and animals.

12 April 2019

Great white lies: sharks and the dangers of media sensationalism

Christopher Pepin-Neff sinks his teeth into false media narratives surrounding shark bites, and says that the real danger isn’t the sharks, but the emotion-fuelled policies that follow.

11 April 2019

Work of leading researcher has a high impact, says leading research body

The Federal Government's research advisory body, the Australian Research Council (ARC), has recognised the work undertaken by the Business School’s Professor David Hensher for its "high" impact beyond the world of academia.

11 April 2019

Leaving Vietnam to study at Sydney

Thao is a recent graduate who came to the Business School from Vietnam on a full scholarship. With love for her country, learn how studying international business led her to create change in her home country.

11 April 2019

University researchers present eHealth initiatives at national conference

Researchers from the Matilda Centre have been invited to present at an addiction conference about eHealth initiatives that are providing trusted information to clinicians the community about mental health and substance abuse.

11 April 2019

9 ways to succeed in a research degree

Embarking on a PhD is not easy. Rachel Cole, a doctoral candidate researching media classification in Australia, shares her top tips for getting the most out of doing a higher degree.

11 April 2019

Homegrown: Opera Carnivalé

The University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music has joined forces with peers in Wollongong to recreate a musical theatre sensation.  

11 April 2019

5 things you should know about slime mould

Jules Smith-Ferguson is a research student in our Experimental and Evolutionary Biology Lab, exploring the concept of minimal cognition by experimenting with slime mould.

10 April 2019

FameLab comes to NSW in one big night of science

FameLab is the world’s leading science communication competition to find and mentor young STEM researchers to share their stories with the world.

10 April 2019

Turning streets into art galleries

If the people can't go to the art gallery, take the art gallery to the people. That's been the approach of Kat Roma Greer as she's created dynamic street art events in disadvantaged communities the world over.

10 April 2019

Sydney again comes home a winner from global finance competition

A team of Business School undergraduates has again triumphed at a prestigious international women’s finance competition hosted by the William and Mary University in Williamsburg, Virginia.

10 April 2019

How close are we really to 3D printing organs?

3D printing technologies are now so advanced they can create structures on a nanoscale. But how close are we to seeing 3D printed organs in the market? Professor Hala Zreiqat and Dr Peter Newman explain.

10 April 2019

The struggle of climate-induced statelessness

Addressing rising sea levels doesn’t just mean redrawing the lines of nations. SEI intern Giacomo Ranalli investigates the concerning gap in international law regarding changes in sovereignty and whether it has the capacity to protect millions of environmentally-displaced citizens.

09 April 2019

The changing nature of public transport

The public transport industry has changed considerably recently with the emergence of trends such as personalisation and shared transport solutions, writes Professor John Nelson, Chair in Public Transport at ITLS.