2022

24 March 2022

Leaving Singapore to study law at Sydney

Rohit Thadani and Prashaanth Rajandran explain why they left Singapore to study their Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.

23 March 2022

University of Sydney responds to National Student Safety Survey

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney thanked students for their contributions to the National Student Safety Survey and committed to renewed and targeted action to create a safer and more supportive environment.

23 March 2022

What helps rescued wildlife stay alive?

Five factors, including human activity such as road accidents, affect the survival of injured or displaced wildlife, a comprehensive review finds.

23 March 2022

Floods expose social inequities, and potential mental health epidemic in its wake

University of Sydney experts say floods and disasters leave communities highly vulnerable to health problems, which include anxiety, PTSD and mosquito borne diseases, unless action is taken.

22 March 2022

Appointment of Policy Fellows

Renowned former BBC correspondent Nick Bryant, and economic researcher Claire Connelly, join the Lab to research the future of democracy, economic inequality and post-pandemic rebuilding in Australia.

22 March 2022

Sydney road networks could influence COVID spread, study shows

All roads lead to COVID, but some are more susceptible than others, a world-first study by Australian researchers has revealed.

22 March 2022

Celebrated conductor to lead Symphony Orchestra

For one night only, on 25 March, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Symphony Orchestra will be led by celebrated guest conductor Ola Rudner. This is the Orchestra's first public performance after an absence of more than two years.

21 March 2022

University and Minderoo launch 'Thrive by Five' app, in Indonesia

The University of Sydney and Minderoo Foundation have begun the global rollout of a unique, culturally tailored app for carers focused on crucial early childhood development, with the first launch in Indonesia today.

21 March 2022

Q&A: Why join the Industry Mentoring Program?

Alumnus Mark Latina, Co-Founder of The Ingenarium, and student Elma Aston (Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies) share their highlights and experiences from the Industry Mentoring Program.

20 March 2022

Gender equality for a sustainable future

This International Women’s Day, we hear from University of Sydney researchers on why gender equality is essential to securing a sustainable world.

18 March 2022

Net Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda

The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.

18 March 2022

The Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 90

Saturday, March 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was conceived by engineering alumnus Sir John Bradfield. Sydney experts from a range of disciplines comment on its enduring legacy.

18 March 2022

Marine scientist wins Westpac Research Fellowship

Dr Shawna Foo from The Faculty of Science has been awarded $540,000 to investigate and identify factors that increase marine ecosystem resilience to climate change.

16 March 2022

Future imaginaries in times of crisis

How do we imagine our future in a warming world? In this collaborative piece, Maria Paula Cardoso and Sacha Shaw, SEI Youth Fellows for the Grounded Imaginaries project, consider the power of imagination in contemplating and transforming a world altered by climate change.

16 March 2022

Staying alive, Arabian oryx style

The DNA of an an antelope that was hunted almost to extinction has been decoded, paving the way for further conservation efforts.

16 March 2022

Why people with disability and their carers fare worse after floods

Floods expose social inequities and exacerbate the housing crisis for people with disability and carers, here are six steps governments could take now to minimise this, writes Ms Jodie Bailie and co-authors.

16 March 2022

Biodigester to convert waste into compost at University of Sydney

A cutting-edge biodigester has been installed at the University of Sydney, for odour-free processing of organic waste into compost for use on campus.

16 March 2022

Pandemic response led to a drop in Australian deaths in 2020

The public health measures taken in response to the pandemic resulted in fewer-than-expected Australian deaths overall in 2020, including death from COVID-19,  but more deaths from diabetes.

16 March 2022

Australia's sustainable transport future gets $7.9 million boost

Neil Smith, an internationally successful transport business owner, envisions a green transport future for Australia and is donating $7.9m to the University to help make that a reality.

15 March 2022

Dr Roderick Kater named Honorary Fellow of the University

Dr Roderick Kater, a gastroenterologist with a passion for sustainable agriculture and food production, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the University in recognition of his extraordinary contribution over many years.