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13 September 2021

Restricting welfare payments reduces Indigenous school attendance

In 2007, as part of the Northern Territory Emergency Response, the federal government restricted welfare payments in several Indigenous communities with the aim of enhancing child welfare. Newly published research suggests that in terms of schooling, it had the opposite effect.
13 September 2021

Sydney University's Master of Management ranked first in Australia

The University of Sydney Business School has ranked first in Australia in two recent global rankings of the Master of Management program.
10 September 2021

City dwellers are being lured by small town dreams. Can the regions cope?

There aren't many of us who haven't dreamed of packing it all up, moving to the country, and setting up the family with more space, friendly neighbours and lots of fresh air. Now, thanks to flexible work arrangements, the pandemic's made that dream a possibility for a lot more people.

10 September 2021

Alum at work: Andreas Heger on life and love in law

Rhodes scholar, novelist, athlete, and Bachelor of Laws graduate? Meet Andreas Heger whose inspiring career pathway shows there is no limit to what can be accomplished with a law degree.

10 September 2021

Experts reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Tomorrow, it will have been 20 years since Al Qaeda hijacked and crashed aeroplanes into the World Trade Centre towers in New York and the Pentagon, fundamentally shifting geopolitics in the 21st century. University of Sydney experts reflect on the events that transpired and the lessons learnt as a result.
10 September 2021

University spin-out Gelion to make next-gen batteries in Sydney

Professor Thomas Maschmeyer is turning foundational science into commercial solutions to meet the challenges of the renewable energy transition. And it means high-tech, green jobs in Western Sydney.
09 September 2021

‘Never again’, or never?

Samuel Naylor explores some of the legal and philosophical limits to environmental justice in Australia.
09 September 2021

Your child's well-being must come first: 5 lockdown tips

Social and emotional well-being is the greatest cost of lockdowns, for both students and parents, writes Dr Nikki Brunker in Education. Schools are supporting students, and we can look for glimmers of hope in supporting our children respond to challenges.
09 September 2021

Principles for reopening Australia

A taskforce comprised of high-profile leaders convened by the University of Sydney offers six principles to guide the way to an open, democratic and unified society as part of Australia's pandemic response.
09 September 2021

Artist interview: Sarah Goffman

Curator Katrina Liberiou chats with Sarah on her new exhibition in the Penelope Gallery, an installation of museum replicas handcrafted from waste materials.
09 September 2021

10 University of Sydney alumni recognised for impact on the global stage

Four category award winners and ten finalists, the 2021 Advance Awards have recognised the extraordinary impact of some of our most remarkable global alumni.

09 September 2021

Butterflies feed on live young to steal chemicals for 'wedding gifts'

For the first time, milkweed butterflies have been sighted feeding on live caterpillars - their own species' young. Researchers suggest they do this to increase their supply of mating pheromones.
08 September 2021

COVID-19 Delta variant in education settings: new report

The latest report on COVID-19 transmission in NSW schools, early childhood education and care services during 16 June to 31 July 2021 show most children who caught the infection had mild or no symptoms, despite Delta being more transmissible.
08 September 2021

Science student’s opportunity to walk with the animals

Volunteer opportunities and a unique student experience at Sydney’s iconic Taronga Zoo have fueled the dreams for one University of Sydney conservation student.
08 September 2021

Meet the students pursuing their passions through a PhD

From bionics to machine learning, these engineering PhD candidates have taken their passions to the labs, and their research stands to have long lasting impact. 

07 September 2021

The University of Sydney secures $8 million in new CRC-P funding

The University of Sydney has secured over $8 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding to develop electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, advance hydrogen storage capabilities and support the nation’s visually impaired communities.
07 September 2021

TalkCampus app: reviewed by your fellow students

A mobile app to support mental health might seem a little abstract. How does it work, and how can TalkCampus help? We asked our peer support advisers to walk us through the app and share their experience.  

07 September 2021

Putting more Australian pulses into the plant protein market

Australian pulses will help meet the growing demand for alternative meats and dairy, and other plant protein foods, under newly funded research from the University of Sydney.
06 September 2021

Con student revealed as finalist in The Voice Australia

The singer and Bachelor of Music (Performance) student shares how his studies have helped prepare him for the surreal experience.

06 September 2021

Which postgraduate business course should I choose?

No matter what your experience level, interests and goals, we have a postgraduate business degree that will help you achieve your career ambitions. Take our quiz to find the qualification that will help you succeed.