2019

20 February 2019

Simple tips for weight loss that don't include fad diets

There's a biological reason most diets fail; or when they don't, why two-thirds of people regain the weight within 12 months. Obesity expert, Dr Nick Fuller, explains the science behind your weight loss woes and shares his tips for doing it right.

20 February 2019

Sydney sings! Old songs, new songs, Australian songs

Singers and musicians from Sydney's Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities and the University of Sydney community come together to sing songs of reconciliation hosted by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

20 February 2019

Developing local engineering solutions in India

Streamlining the sorting of hand collected solid-waste and assessing potential designs for a carbon neutral hospital were some of the learning experiences engineering students gained during their recent fieldwork trip to India.

20 February 2019

Find the right careers fair for you

Want to meet employers from a wide range of industries and learn about internships and graduate opportunities? We’ve put together a guide of upcoming careers fairs, along with advice from employers, so you can find the right fair for you.

19 February 2019

Sydney Law School wins national title in prestigious mooting competition

A team of students from the University of Sydney Law School has won the Australian round of the prestigious Jessup international law mooting competition.

19 February 2019

Transforming the future of law and business

Sydney Law School students Sarah Bartrim and Cherie Chen have teamed up with industry partners and students from around the world to address contemporary legal issues facing global business today.

19 February 2019

Sydney Law School welcomes new academic staff

Professor Jason Harris, Dr Derwent Coshott, Dr Joel Harrison and Dr Gemma Turton recently joined the Sydney Law School, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience from careers in Australia and around the world.

19 February 2019

Is oral health in pregnancy key to understanding allergies?

University of Sydney researchers have received over $300,000 in funding from the Bupa Health Foundation to evaluate how the oral health of pregnant women affects the allergy status and overall health of the newborn.

19 February 2019

What does origami have to do with physics?

Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami - using maths and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful. 

19 February 2019

Community languages institute celebrates first graduating cohort

The Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education (SICLE) - a partnership between the University of Sydney and New South Wales Department of Education - has celebrated its first graduating cohort.

19 February 2019

Australian Computing Academy launches cybersecurity program

In an Australian first, the University of Sydney's Australian Computing Academy has launched the Schools Cyber Security Challenges, a $1.35 million national program which will see cybersecurity taught to years 7-10 students.

19 February 2019

$7 million funding for rare cancer and diseases clinical trials

Researchers from the University of Sydney have been awarded funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to improve treatments and discover cures for rare cancers and rare diseases.

19 February 2019

Whatever you do, don't miss these Welcome Week stalls

The University of Sydney Union's (USU) Welcome Fest is one of your first introductions to university life. Campus will be decked out with hundreds of stalls for you to browse – this guide will help you know where to start.

18 February 2019

Sydney dentist on the frontline

Dr Russell Lain (BDS, 1977) received an Australia Day award for his contribution to dentistry. A forensic odontologist, he’s identified missing soldiers and the victims of crises including the Bali bombings and Thai tsunami.

18 February 2019

Composers are under no threat from AI, if Huawei’s finished Schubert symphony is a guide

Associate Professor Goetz Richter analyses Huawei’s attempt to take on Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony with artificial intelligence.

18 February 2019

People living with dementia lose their ability to daydream

Associate Professor Muireann Irish finds people living with frontotemporal dementia - an early onset form of dementia - lose their capacity for daydreaming and have no inner monologue.

18 February 2019

Moving beyond the buzzword: why 'transformation' really matters

'Transformation' is more than just a corporate buzzword - it's a necessity for organisations to not only survive but to thrive ethically in an uncertain world, says a University of Sydney expert.

15 February 2019

Fill an awkward silence - with science

Trying to start a new conversation? If you’re at a loss for a topic that isn’t the weather, try casually mentioning the ground breaking research taking place at this very University.

15 February 2019

Golden age of university theatrics

A new book, co-authored by Laura Ginters from the School of Literature, Art and Media, celebrates the student days of many of Australia’s greatest cultural figures.

14 February 2019

Sydney Law School alumni named among NSW highest legal counsel

Dr Andrew Bell SC has been appointed the new President of the Court of Appeal following the Honourable Justice Margaret Beazley QC AO’s ascension to Governor of NSW