2021

29 July 2021

New Music Theatre program launched at the Con

Wondering how to apply to study Music Theatre at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music? What will you learn? How hands-on is the program? Or interested to find out where Music Theatre can lead you? All your questions answered in this FAQ. 

29 July 2021

COVID aside, how we manage our health needs to change

Without action, inequality in health is going to increase exponentially together with global warming and environmental degradation.

28 July 2021

Your social media touchpoints to the University

From TikTok to Insta, we've put together a comprehensive list of the University’s official presence on social so you won't miss a thing.

28 July 2021

Earth's vital signs worsen amid 'business as usual' climate policy

Since a global declaration of a climate emergency by more than 11,000 scientists, our planet's health hasn't improved. Dr Thomas Newsome says Australia's megafires are just one feature of a problem that hasn't gone away.

28 July 2021

Do search engines influence you more than you think?

The Australian Search Experience is a citizen science project calling on Australian Internet users to help solve search engine secrets. Why do search engines order and display information the way they do? Help us find out.

27 July 2021

Confirmed case at School of Chemistry, Madsen Building

We received confirmation yesterday that a staff member in our School of Chemistry has tested positive for COVID-19, after their housemate tested positive last week.

27 July 2021

Professor Clinton Free appointed as new Deputy Dean and Head of School

In his role as Deputy Dean, Professor Free will help to deliver the Business School’s vision to inspire, inform and empower others to shape a better future for business and humanity.

27 July 2021

Empowering young people to improve their health and wellbeing

We spoke to Dr Lauren Gardner about her research career and exciting work on two on two large scale preventive eHealth programs.

27 July 2021

Can personality factors predict mental disorders?

PhD student Samantha Lynch is researching ways to optimise mental health interventions by using innovative ways to classify and predict mental disorders.

27 July 2021

Discover a new website about 'ice' developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Cracks in the Ice has launched the first national website providing resources about crystal methamphetamine ('ice') for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The development of the website was led by an expert advisory group including Aboriginal elders, researchers, and health workers together with input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members from across Australia.

26 July 2021

Over 150 computers donated for Aboriginal children’s home learning

It's hard enough for school students to learn from home during Greater Sydney's ongoing lockdown. But what if you don't even have a computer? A University staff member has organised a donation drive to rectify this issue for Aboriginal children in need.

23 July 2021

Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Sydney Dental School

We were advised early this morning that a staff member at our Sydney Dental School in Westmead has tested positive for COVID-19.

22 July 2021

'An entourage effect': new clues on how low-dose CBD products work

Research from the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics shows that hemp extracts deliver high concentrations of cannabinoid acids in mice due to a 'pharmacokinetic entourage' mechanism.

22 July 2021

Sydney students awarded 2021 MADE by the Opera House scholarships

The University of Sydney once again dominates the chart with 4 out of 5 students represented in this prestigious multidisciplinary scholarship from the Sydney Opera House.

22 July 2021

Lift off! Space projects soar with new funding

The three separate grants have been jointly awarded to Faculty of Engineering researchers and partner organisations to develop and manufacture aerospace infrastructure.

22 July 2021

COVID-19 as Catalyst? Contradictions and Opportunities

SEI Doctoral Fellow Anna Sturman draws upon themes from her thesis to ask: what might we learn from the present COVID-19 crisis that can help us to respond to the unfolding climate crisis?

22 July 2021

What careers can a Master of Commerce specialisation in Strategy, Innovation and Management lead to?

The Strategy, Innovation and Management specialisation in the Master of Commerce will develop you into an effective strategist, innovator and leader in established and entrepreneurial organisations.

22 July 2021

What careers can a Master of Commerce specialisation in Global Logistics lead to?

The Global Logistics specialisation within our Master of Commerce will open up a world of exciting career possibilities in the global logistics and supply chain management industry.

22 July 2021

What careers can a Master of Commerce specialisation in Business Information Systems lead to?

The Business Information Systems specialisation offers a variety of career paths across almost every area of business, from working in corporations and consulting firms to entrepreneurship and developing your own startup.

22 July 2021

No progress: Physical inactivity remains a global pandemic

Experts are calling for urgent action to improve physical activity worldwide, with research showing no progress in nearly a decade and that the Olympics are a missed opportunity to change health at the population level.