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26 November 2021
Students reach global IBM Call for Code finals with ethical purchasing and food waste solutions
Undergraduate students from the University of Sydney’s Business, Engineering, Law, Arts and Science faculties were among the finalists in a major global competition calling for technology solutions to tackle the world’s toughest problems.
26 November 2021
Turning disadvantages into advantages in an age of uncertainty
Your senior years have been full of disruptions and challenges. Professor John Shields explains why resilience will be your greatest asset and how to make the most out of a crisis.
26 November 2021
New Julius Caesar looks at the consequences of failed politics
Dr Huw Griffiths, senior lecturer in English Literature, reflects on the retelling of history and political stories in a powerful new production of Julius Caesar.
26 November 2021
Alcohol prevention reduces risky drinking and related harms in adulthood
Adolescents who received 'Climate Schools' or 'PreVenture' school-based preventative interventions report up to 96% reduced-odds of hazardous alcohol use, and up to 87% reduced the odds of experiencing alcohol-related harms, when compared to young people who received 'health education as usual', researchers from the Matilda Centre have found.
25 November 2021
Encouraging Inquisitiveness and Connection to Shared Histories: Spotlight on Dr Jude Philp
In this time of disruption, we take a pause to highlight the work of SEI Member Dr Jude Philp connecting people, places and discussions through the Macleay Collections at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney.
25 November 2021
Does menstruation affect university students' education?
A review covering over 20 years of global research on the menstrual experiences of university students highlights a need for greater understanding of how menstruation impacts education in high-income countries.
25 November 2021
A dream collaboration
Shakespeare's most loved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, adapted into an opera by Benjamin Britten, is a co-production by, and the final year performance for students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the National Institute of Dramatic Art.
25 November 2021
COVID-19 pandemic leaves permanent scar on retail workers
More than half of Australian retail workers experienced customer abuse during the pandemic, while nearly half felt their job became more insecure, landmark new research by the University of Sydney and the ANU finds.
24 November 2021
University to co-lead Connectivity Innovation Network
The NSW Government has announced that the University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney will lead the establishment of the state's Connectivity Innovation Network.
24 November 2021
From an economics degree to successful start-up leader in Vietnam
Minh Bui is a leading entrepreneur, Harvard MBA graduate, singer, actor and filmmaker in Vietnam – and it all started with a Bachelor of Economics.
24 November 2021
Bioscience start-up and Sydney researcher team up for “blood-vessel-in-a-box”
This soon-to-be-commercialised technology is the first significant disruption to the past century-and-a-half of 2D cell culturing and animal-based testing, paving the way for more accurate and ethical medical research and treatment.
24 November 2021
Queen Elizabeth II: the twilight years of a record-breaking reign
At 95, Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning British monarch. But in recent weeks, she has been absent for medical reasons, says Dr Cindy McCreery. Could she step down or will she go on to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in 2022?
23 November 2021
The age of fish
Ageing animals is never a simple process, but a far more important one than you might first think.
23 November 2021
Indigenous Women, Outlaw Culture and the Law
Associate Professor Nicole Watson explores the resilience, resourcefulness and grit of Australia's Indigenous women at the inaugural lecture.
23 November 2021
Sydney rocketry team to compete at 2022 Spaceport America Cup
The University of Sydney Rocketry Team has been accepted to compete at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup - an international student rocketry competition which tests would-be rocket scientists.
22 November 2021
Joint sustainability lab launched with Zhejiang University
The University of Sydney and Zhejiang University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint lab on sustainable environment.
22 November 2021
Publication bias: Why null results are not necessarily ‘dull’ results
Negative results are sometimes hidden discoveries
22 November 2021
Unlocking the mysteries of the little brain
Our large "little brain" holds command of our human behaviours, yet we still have much to uncover of its staggering capacity
22 November 2021
Silent achievers: Hidden discoveries in Science
The field of science is meant to be based upon data and logic - but you might be surprised to find out that this doesn't always save Science from being discriminatory.
19 November 2021
State government reforms needed to drain 'food swamps'
Despite much work on creating healthy food systems, local governments in New South Wales and Victoria struggle to prevent the sale and marketing of unhealthy food and drinks. A report led by Dr Belinda Reeve details the issues and offers suggestions for improvement.