2020

04 November 2020

Up-and-coming researchers awarded $10m

24 academics have been awarded funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.

04 November 2020

Modelling could help predict heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes

University of Sydney engineers have developed a model aimed to predict the risk of people living with type 2 diabetes developing cardiovascular disease.

03 November 2020

Dentists admit feeling pressured to offer unnecessary treatments

Most private dentists in Australia earn their wage linked to how much treatment they provide, so this fee-for-service model provides an incentive for them to provide more treatment, rather than less, writes Dr Alexander Holden.

03 November 2020

New study reveals poisoning exposures in Australian schools

New data shows poisoning exposures in children and adolescents while at school are relatively common and appear to be increasing, highlighting the need for more robust preventative measures.

02 November 2020

How pain changes your brain

Good pain arrives, raises the alarm, then quickly leaves. Bad pain stays. No-one is sure why. People with chronic pain often hear it's all in the mind. The truth is, it's in the brain and the spine, and Professors Greg Neely and Paul Glare are working to fix it.

02 November 2020

"I don’t like Zorba"

A conversation with Vrasidas Karalis starts with Modern Greek, his official subject at the University of Sydney, and meanders into Classical Greece, the novels of Patrick White, the cinematography of Mad Max, the streets of Glebe, and many other pathways in the cultural labyrinth of this exuberant Greek-Australian ambassador.

02 November 2020

Narrabri Virtual Field Day

In lieu of a physical Field Day in 2020, the team at Narrabri have prepared a series of videos that highlight the research they are currently undertaking.

02 November 2020

Future leaders in India addressing inequality and sustainability

A robot that can clean human waste, empowering women to create a team-based delivery workforce, and a portable shower pod to recycle shower water are the three ideas that were chosen as the winners of the University of Sydney's inaugural India Innovation Challenge.

02 November 2020

“Personalised Analytics” to battle coronavirus outbreak and beyond

Personalised analytics involves using the data gathered and analysed by artificial intelligence with personal, human judgement. Professor Behnam Fahimnia looks at how this could be implemented to handle logistics disruptions caused by events such as the coronavirus.

30 October 2020

5 ways Conservatorium musicians have used their scholarships

Sydney Conservatorium of Music students can apply for a wide selection of travel, merit and equity scholarships worth $2 million annually. From performing in Italy, to recording a debut album, here’s why scholarship recipients think you should apply for one too.

30 October 2020

Paul McGreevy wins Global Animal Welfare Award

University of Sydney Professor Paul McGreevy has been recognised with one of the most prestigious veterinary awards in the world for his pioneering contribution to animal welfare.

30 October 2020

Sydney Nano team wins national water research challenge

From more than 100 entries and eight finalists, the Advanced Water Capture from the Atmosphere team has won the Bridge Hub Water Challenge.

30 October 2020

Governance and green transformation: understanding the role of law with Kate Owens

The Institute’s Gemma Viney sits down with SEI Researcher, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Law School, Dr Katherine Owens to talk about the role of governance frameworks in connecting public and private sector actors to address climate change and enable ecologically sustainable transformation.

29 October 2020

University alumna appointed to highest court in Australia

The Masters of Law graduate, solicitor, barrister and Federal Court judge has been elevated to the highest legal decision-making body in the country.

29 October 2020

Reimagining Sydney Law School - the new vision

Our 2020-25 strategic vision maintains our tradition of excellence, world-leading status, and deep commitment to law reform and justice, and aims to transform the legal landscape.

29 October 2020

MBA student profile: Meredith Edwards

MBA student and Alek Safarian scholarship recipient, Dr Meredith Edwards, talks about why she decided to study an MBA and what she hopes to get out of it after completing her first year of study.

28 October 2020

Primed for prevention

The Matilda Centre has partnered with fellow leading mental health organisations in Australia to form the Prevention Coalition and release a joint consensus statement highlighting the need to increase investment and action in the prevention of mental disorders.

28 October 2020

Quality teaching spurs jump in Times subject rankings

The University shows strong performance in the Times Higher Education subject rankings.

28 October 2020

Thomas Maschmeyer wins Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation 2020

The Prime Minister has recognised Thomas Maschmeyer for his work taking fundamental science to commercialisation in fields that address environmental problems: plastic-waste recycling and safe, scalable storage for renewable energy.

28 October 2020

Slime time! Why slugs, snails and spiders are invading your home

Heavy rain across Eastern Australia is driving garden slugs, spiders and mozzies indoors. What can you do to humanely remove these visitors from your home? Professor Dieter Hochuli shares his tips.