2021

03 September 2021

Thinking of trying Ivermectin for COVID? Here's what can happen with this controversial drug

Taking a scientific approach to misinformation about  unproven and potentially dangerous covid 'treatments', Sydney experts explain that side-effects range from vomiting and diarrhoea to seizures and a coma.

03 September 2021

Why is NSW a laggard on anti-discrimination law?

Without a positive duty to both eliminate discrimination and harassment and make reasonable adjustments to address inequality, the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act fails its essential purpose, argues Professor Simon Rice.

03 September 2021

Hydrogen embrittlement in steel and a cure in atom probe tomography

Add carbon to iron, you get steel. Add hydrogen to steel, you get a potential catastrophe. The condition is hydrogen embrittlement and it has so far resisted all attempts at an answer. Professor Julie Cairney is looking closely at the problem.

03 September 2021

Cancer treatment: where DNA, stem cells and cell immortality meet

All cancers begin as a particular cellular mishap involving DNA. Researchers are working on treatments for all of them. But what if there was a way to prevent that original and universal cellular mishap from happening at all?

02 September 2021

Civic engagement strongest in young from culturally diverse families

Civic engagement - one of the Sydney Policy Lab's guiding principles - is higher in people from younger, multicultural backgrounds, a new poll shows.

02 September 2021

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize finalists announced

Primary and high school students from across Australia have been named finalists and highly commended award winners for the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize.

02 September 2021

Commerce student makes an impact at Benefit Cosmetics and Adobe

Find out more about Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies student Daniel and his experience at the University of Sydney Business School, including clubs and societies and industry internships.

02 September 2021

2021 Eureka Prize finalists announced

Two academics from the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Medicine and Health have been named as Eureka Prize finalists in recognition of their innovative research into solar-cell technology and 3D imaging.

02 September 2021

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022

The University of Sydney's performance in the 19th edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

01 September 2021

Food in the land of the fair go

‘Food insecurity in Australia is on the rise, yet it remains a serious and underappreciated policy issue’ claims a new paper from FoodLab Sydney, lead-authored by SEI Doctoral Fellow Omar Elkharouf.

01 September 2021

Master of Management vs Master of Management (CEMS)

Find out whether the 1 year Master of Management or 1.5 year Master of Management (CEMS) is the right degree to help you fast track your career in business.

01 September 2021

COVID induced shift to regional living

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased interest in Australia's regions. New research led by Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning highlights the regional centres most likely to benefit from new economic activity, and the potential improvement in urban congestion and housing affordability in capital cities.

01 September 2021

How we're protecting our community, in line with health advice

The University issued a statement today, following a News Corp story that reported concerns from some staff in our Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

31 August 2021

My life-changing journey from disadvantage in Delhi to the University of Sydney

Current Master of Management (CEMS) student Abhishek shares his experience as an international student and recipient of the first Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship.

30 August 2021

Jen Radford awarded UN Women Australia MBA Scholarship

Jen Radford is the 20th recipient of the UN Women Australia MBA Scholarships, awarded to those dedicated to enhancing women's rights and opportunities.

30 August 2021

4 in 1 blood pressure pill much more effective than monotherapy

The first large-scale, long-term trial of a new strategy using combinations of very low doses in one capsule, has demonstrated significantly improved control of high blood pressure - the leading cause of heart attack and stroke.

30 August 2021

CUAVA-1 launches for deployment from International Space Station

A satellite designed and built in Sydney is helping pave the way for Australia's scientific and commercial space industry. Mission leader Professor Iver Cairns is Director of CUAVA.

30 August 2021

Peer Study Program gives students in China a taste of campus life

A face-to-face learning program is helping Sydney's international students cope with the challenges of remote study.

30 August 2021

University appoints new Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Annamarie Jagose, current Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Schools), has been appointed the University of Sydney's Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

27 August 2021

Student Spotlight: Studying visual arts online

We speak to first-year Visual Arts student Manasi Bengeri about the ups and downs of starting University remotely and how she turns a situation that is seemingly disadvantageous to a fun learning experience.