2022

19 August 2022

Policy employment pathways for researchers and students

How can you transition your career from academia into policymaking? Here, we outline key takeaways from a recent workshop hosted by SEI and Sydney Policy Lab where we heard expert advice from environmental policy professionals who successfully made the move.

19 August 2022

Tackling gender inequality on a global scale

Jane Sloane (MPACS '02) has spent 20 years working to advance women's and girls' rights around the world. Now, she's supporting the next generation of young men and women to address gender norms to end gender-based violence.

19 August 2022

What you need to know about five day simple extensions

You can now apply for a simple extension of five calendar days from your assessment due date, replacing the previous two-day simple extension.

19 August 2022

Climate threat to food supply chains creates 'domino effect'

New modelling by a multidisciplinary team of researchers shows the impact climate change and extreme weather events could have on food supply chains, with adverse effects on income, food and nutrient availability.

18 August 2022

Vice-Chancellor message recognising ARWU success

Vice-Chancellor and President Mark Scott has expressed thanks to the University community following the release of the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

18 August 2022

How do we know the origins of COVID came from a market?

Detailed studies of the early days of the pandemic show the origins of SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, writes Professor Eddie Holmes.

18 August 2022

Meet the alumni whose startups are revolutionising workplace wellbeing

Transforming wellbeing in the workplace requires fresh thinking. Enter our Genesis alumni, whose startups are stepping up to make us happier and healthier at work.

17 August 2022

From an arts degree to curating an environment friendly lifestyle

Elizabeth Roberts utilises learnings from her arts degree to effectively promote and reimagine sustainable lifestyle choices via RIISE, a luxury online platform.

17 August 2022

University of Sydney statement about industrial action on campus

The University of Sydney will remain open and operational during the NTEU's 24-hour strike on Wednesday 17 August, with staff who can work remotely encouraged to do so.

16 August 2022

How can we rethink our cities so children can get around safely?

Rebecca Clements from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning explores the contrasts between Japan and Australia when it comes to letting children travel safely around their neighbourhoods on their own.

16 August 2022

Atmospheric rivers

An “atmospheric river” is a narrow, fast-flowing stream of moist air - many thousands of kilometres long, a few hundred kilometres wide, and usually traveling faster than 45 kph.

16 August 2022

Glass as a metaphor for multispecies injustice

In response to the theme of this year’s National Science week, SEI researchers Danielle Celermajer and Matthew Darmour-Paul argue that ironically- hyper-transparent glass spaces can exacerbate the divide between humans and the more-than-human, and act as sites of violence.

15 August 2022

Research leadership lauded in global rankings

The University of Sydney has continued its rise in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for the third straight year, placing 60 in the world.

15 August 2022

Is the consolidation of publishing houses good or bad for authors?

Dr Agata Mrva-Montoya from the Department of Media and Communications explores whether the US government's desire to stop the merger of two of the world's biggest publishers, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, will help - or hinder - authors.

12 August 2022

Alumna off to The Hague for coveted Judicial Fellowship Programme

Sydney Law School alumna, Christie Wilson, has been accepted into the prestigious Judicial Fellowship Programme at the International Court of Justice in Netherlands.

12 August 2022

Student rocketry director named youth space leader

The Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) has recognised engineering student and USYD Rocketry Team director Alison Lockley as one of 2022’s Young Australian Space Leaders.

12 August 2022

Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde filled with dark imaginings

Associate Professor Huw Griffiths, in English Literature, reviews a theatre production that recounts Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the entire short novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, in one hour and 50 thrilling minutes.

12 August 2022

ASEAN in Focus 2022: Strengthening engagement with Southeast Asia

Now in its tenth iteration, our annual ASEAN in Focus event explored how Australia can build more meaningful ties with Southeast Asia and address shared challenges.

12 August 2022

'Abnormal' protein could be a common link between all forms of motor neurone disease

Researchers have found a toxic protein that causes rare genetic forms of motor neurone disease may be involved in nerve cell death in all forms of the disorder.

11 August 2022

New and improved Protective Services to help keep our community safe

The University has an established team to help maintain and monitor safety throughout campus. From newly improved vehicles to established safety teams in buildings, safety processes are continually being implemented.