2021

27 August 2021

Con alumna carves out a career in world’s creative capital

Producer, composer and engineer Jane Arnison has forged a career in one of the world’s most eclectic and creative cities.

26 August 2021

Pandemic peak in sight - but we must brace for an infection surge

National modelling led by Centre for Complex Systems researchers shows that a pandemic peak is in sight, but we must brace for a surge of infections upon reopening when 80 percent of the adult population is vaccinated and restrictions are lifted.

26 August 2021

Secondary education degree transformed for future generations

The new Bachelor of Education (Secondary) degree is redesigned to ensure our secondary teachers will be responsive to the future of education and be leaders in the field.

26 August 2021

Bachelor of Laws graduate receives Fulbright Scholarship

Michael Gvozdenovic shares his experience studying a Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School, the significance of receiving the Fulbright Scholarship, and what attracted him to postgraduate study.

25 August 2021

Under-12s are increasingly catching COVID-19. How sick are they getting and when will we be able to vaccinate them?

What are the benefits of vaccinating children, both for the child and the community? And how will we know the vaccines are safe and effective for young children? Associate Professor Nick Wood explores the topic.

25 August 2021

Turn down the heat

University of Sydney researchers find women during menopausal transition require special consideration of their thermal requirements to ensure a comfortable working environment.

25 August 2021

Why you should apply for a Student Co-curricular Grant

The Student Co-curricular Grants Funding Program provides funding and support for students to create innovative new co-curricular projects that build a sense of community and enable graduate qualities development.

25 August 2021

5 things you need to know about the Susan Wakil Health Building

You may have heard about the Susan Wakil Health Building (SWHB) but what's all the fuss about? Here are five key things you should know about the facilities and spaces available to students in the new building.

25 August 2021

Engineering students conquering the start-up world

Our engineering alumni are combining their innovative ideas with the experience gained during their degree to create successful start-ups.

24 August 2021

Niall Blair appointed chair of Dairy UP

New collaborative dairy research and development program Dairy UP appoints former Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair as new Chairperson of its Steering and Advisory Board.

23 August 2021

Meet the winners of the 2021 Student Innovation Awards

University of Sydney supports student entrepreneurs in taking their big idea to the next level with the 2021 Student Innovations Awards.

23 August 2021

Art student secures a spot at the University ahead of HSC

Year 12 visual arts student Tahlia Curnow is among the first group of talented artists to join the Sydney College of the Arts in 2022 under the Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme.

20 August 2021

One student’s desire to pursue the (bio)chemistry of success

Obtaining opportunities to undertake impactful research projects in the laboratory has accelerated the learning experiences for one chemistry and molecular biology student.

20 August 2021

Do you think you're exclusively straight?

Scientific research has shown that sexuality exists on a spectrum. But how certain are people about where they fit on it? A new study suggests that people's reported sexual orientation can change after reading about the nature of sexual orientation.

20 August 2021

Why Chinese and Australian students differ on the workplace skills that matter

Australian students gained more skills in networking compared to Chinese students who increased their skills in communication and teamwork, during work-integrated learning programs, according to a new report by the University of Sydney Business School.

20 August 2021

Urgent planning on heat and health needed to face climate crisis

Leading experts caution climate change projections require urgent planning and more investment in research to reduce the risks of heat-related disease and death.

19 August 2021

Reaching Across Disciplinary Boundaries to Consider Ecological Futures

SEI talks with new member James Dunk about how he came to his research at the intersections of history, health and ecology, and his hopes for future interdisciplinary research.

18 August 2021

Where social justice meets the real world

Dr Susan Banki from the Department of Sociolology and Social Policy tells us about her research into the politics of Myanmar, and explains her role in the launch of the new Master of Social Justice degree.

18 August 2021

Start-up raises $784,000 for baby resuscitation system

System aims to improve outcomes for the approximately ten million babies that experience breathing difficulties at birth each year.

18 August 2021

Introducing the extraction series: discussing the future of Australia’s energy sector

As part of the Unsettling Resources research project, in this new series, SEI researchers focus on the crunch points of transforming the Australian energy sector.