2022

30 September 2022

Sydney professor recognised by UN as global leader in ageing

The UN's Healthy Ageing 50 recognises 50 leaders who are transforming the world into a better place to grow old. Professor Yun-Hee Jeon is one of only three Australians named.

30 September 2022

Stand out in the field of cybersecurity

Our Master of Cybersecurity will provide you with an expert-level understanding of leading attack and defence techniques, assessing the security of networked systems, and applying cybersecurity strategies at the organisational level.

30 September 2022

Finding solutions for climate change accelerated health issues

NanoHealth 2.0 will focus on delivering sustainable real-world solutions to the growing health challenges exacerbated by climate change and develop tools to address the impact on climate change caused by the health sector.

29 September 2022

Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship 2022 winners announced

Fassih Keiso (Mid-career/Established Category) and Elwira Skowronska (Emerging Category) have been awarded a combined total of $40,000 as winners of the 2022 Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship.

29 September 2022

Trailblazing women paved the way for future women of law

Since Ada Evans became the first woman in Australia to graduate in law 120 years ago, many other trailblazing women at the University of Sydney have followed in her footsteps. In 2022, we celebrate all our women of law - from those who paved the way to the changemakers of the future.

29 September 2022

Research to develop next generation of TB vaccines

A project to develop the next generation of Tuberculosis vaccines has been awarded an AU$19 million contract by the US National Institute of Health.

28 September 2022

How is birdsong composed? Listening to the Australian pied butcherbird

An international collaboration between musicians and birdsong scientists has found that in the Australian pied butcherbird songs surveyed, the order of song elements is strongly related to rhythmical timing.

28 September 2022

Message of support for Iran

The University extends its solidarity and support to the people of Iran and members of our community with Iranian citizenship, who are of Iranian background, or have family and friends in the region. 

28 September 2022

Two University of Sydney academics to advise Government

The Australian Government has selected two University of Sydney academics to advise on national taskforces, recognising their expertise in gender equality and quantum computing respectively.

28 September 2022

The Ross Anderson Scholarship

In celebration of Ross Anderson's legacy, Sydney Law School is partnering with the Law Extension Committee (LEC) to support Diploma in Law students as they further their studies in the Master of Laws (LLM) program. 

27 September 2022

Indigenous health research conference celebrates innovation

The IRNet National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Showcase will focus on the First Nations Australians transforming research and care.

27 September 2022

Study provides new insights on teen vaping behaviour in Australia

A new study tracking Australian teenager beliefs and behaviours using vapes (e-cigarettes) has found many are readily accessing and using illegal vaping products, writes A/Prof Becky Freeman, Dr Christina Watts and Sam Egger.

27 September 2022

Khmer Rouge trial in Cambodia comes to an end. What now?

Dr Rosemary Grey and Dr Rachel Killean from the Law School explain the final verdict of the United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia that rejected the genocide appeal by Khieu Samphan, aged 91.

26 September 2022

Majority of Gen Z unaware of how meat consumption impacts climate

A survey of young Australians by a University of Sydney researcher found that while the majority believe climate change is anthropogenic - caused by humans - fewer than half understand the impact of livestock and meat consumption.

26 September 2022

Alumni Profile: Dalton Liam Fogarty

Bachelor of Commerce alumnus Dalton shares his experience studying at the University of Sydney to becoming Head of Strategy at Prezzee.

23 September 2022

Law and economics researcher wins Australian Research Council Award

Dr Ben Chen has been awarded $445,880 for research into inheritance litigation.

23 September 2022

Sydney faces Melbourne in first Australian Boat Race in three years

Olympic rower Tara Rigney and members of the 2022 Australian Senior Rowing Team will take up oars for the University of Sydney on Sunday, October 16, marking the first Australian Boat Race after two years of COVID-related cancellations. 

23 September 2022

Positive Action: Science and psychology to support young Australians with climate distress

The Matilda Centre and Net Zero Initiative bring you "Positive Action: Science and psychology to support young Australians with climate distress" to discuss the mental health impacts of climate change, arm young people with practical coping strategies, and discover Net Zero solutions that industry can implement to bring about change.

23 September 2022

Sophisticated robot drives innovation across musculoskeletal care

A $400,000 robot which could significantly improve hip and knee replacements is now operational at the Kolling Institute, a joint venture between the Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney.

21 September 2022

Summer Research Scholarships 2021 Q&A | Leyla Meharg

The Charles Perkins Centre Summer Research Scholarship program provides a rare opportunity for University of Sydney students to undertake paid multidisciplinary research with leading academics in our world-class facilities.