2020

07 October 2020

Sea lions of Kangaroo Island under threat

The Australian sea lion is one of the rarest sea lion species in the world, and though they are protected and mostly live in isolated locations, their numbers are falling. Dr Rachael Gray and her team are trying to find out why.

06 October 2020

Why study a Master of Commerce at Sydney?

Future-proof your career with the transformed Master of Commerce from a world-class university.

06 October 2020

Research backs home-based program for people living with dementia

With alternatives to residential aged care in high demand, a new program focused on supporting people with dementia and their carers to live well at home is showing significant societal and economic benefits in Australia.

06 October 2020

'No jab, no pay' raises catch-up vaccination rates

The national 'No Jab No Pay' policy has seen an increase in catch-up vaccination rates, with some of the biggest changes in the lowest socio-economic status areas and for Indigenous Australians, finds new research led by Sydney researchers.

02 October 2020

10 reasons to study engineering at Sydney

Our Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree is the ideal degree for students wanting to gain the technical skills and professional real-world experiences to innovate sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest problems.

02 October 2020

Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarships

Yasmin Smith and Kalanjay Dhir have been awarded the 2020 Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarships by the Sydney College of the Arts. These scholarships are awarded to an emerging and a mid-career/established artist who are graduates of the SCA.

02 October 2020

Influence of bots on spreading vaccine information not as big as you think

The role of bots in spreading vaccine-critical information on Twitter is limited, and rarely cross paths with active Twitter users, finds study led by University of Sydney.

02 October 2020

University wins $2.5m in federal funding for solar energy research

The John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience in the School of Physics will lead multi-institutional research into extending the lifetime of perovskite solar energy cells, in an effort to make them truly cost-effective.

01 October 2020

Why we should celebrate Australia's universities

University of Sydney Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC today delivered a speech to the 2020 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Summit arguing the Australian higher education system is one of the best in the world.

01 October 2020

Building hospitals and hope for African women with obstetric fistula

Most Australians have never heard of obstetric fistula. Yet in other places, it is a source of terrible suffering and shame for many thousands of women every year. 2020 Alumni Award winner Dr Andrew Browning AM (MBBS '95) is helping those women reclaim their lives.

01 October 2020

"Green" cement pour yields concrete results

University of Sydney researchers successfully create environmentally friendly, carbon dioxide-loaded cement using waste and industrial by-products.

01 October 2020

Skyscraper Symphony

Jack-hammering, heavy drilling and pouring concrete are not sounds that one would normally associate with music. However, a group of students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music have turned these activities into an engaging piece of music.

01 October 2020

MBA student profile: Meghal Shah

Meghal Shah, current student and Anstice MBA Scholarship for Community Leadership recipient, shares his MBA experience and hopes for the future.

01 October 2020

Living with diabetes? Get your eyes checked

A new University of Sydney study has found only half of people living with diabetes get the recommended diabetes eye checks, putting them at risk of significant vision loss and blindness.

01 October 2020

The future of exchange and study abroad

While international travel might not be possible right now, it's the perfect time to find out more about global study opportunities in 2022 and start planning an experience of a lifetime.

30 September 2020

Bachelor of Commerce alum receives young entrepreneur award

University of Sydney Business School alum Martin S Phabmixay has been recognised for his entrepreneurship with a 2020 Fairfield City Mayor’s Youth Achievement Award.

29 September 2020

Vale Susan Ryan

Following the recent passing of Susan Ryan, the University of Sydney community pays tribute to Australia's first female minister who was an alumna of the University.

29 September 2020

Art of influence: in-conversation with Sydney luminaries

Hosted by Sydney College of the Arts and Sydney Ideas, the Art of Influence in-conversation series invites alumni to talk about how they made their mark, shaped the landscape and strive for positive impact in what they do.

29 September 2020

Covert tobacco industry marketing tactics exposed by former employees

Changes to the current tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship laws are urgently needed in Australia, says University of Sydney researchers.

29 September 2020

Finalists in our Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize

Primary and high school students from across Australia are finalists and highly commended award winners in our University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize.