2022

08 March 2022

Call for participation: historical and philosophical perspectives on new earth lexicons

SEI researchers Dr James Dunk and Professor Anik Waldow invite expressions of interest from scholars of all backgrounds to contribute to the collaborative project at a loss for words of loss, which aims to map the power and limits of language in a time of environmental crisis.

07 March 2022

One man, many conflicts: international diplomacy and peace mediation         

The images of the war in Ukraine have shown cities and people being torn apart by war. But behind the scenes, highly skilled peace negotiators like Paul Dziatkowiec are also fighting hard to bring people together for peace.

07 March 2022

Stop calling it Mobility as a Service (MaaS): It actually is an Enhanced Journey Planner (EJP) or an Enhanced Travel Information Service (ETIS)

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) remains a trending term for media platforms and app developers to use. However, David Hensher, Chinh Ho and John Nelson suggest the term should be used more appropriately to describe a fully integrated and sustainable system, rather than just an enhanced travel planning app.

04 March 2022

Rain crisis hits internet, infrastructure, and your walls

Sydney experts comment on the impact of heavy rains on internet connections, infrastructure, and your residence.

04 March 2022

For the love of birds

The University community has banded together for a citizen science project to investigate the cause of lorikeet paralysis syndrome in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales regions of Australia.

04 March 2022

Welcoming Emma Holland, SEI’s new Content Editor and Communications Officer

Get to know SEI’s newest team member, Emma Holland.

03 March 2022

Message of support on the conflict in Ukraine

The University of Sydney's Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Mark Scott, today expressed the University's deep sympathy for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and support for Ukrainian sovereignty.

03 March 2022

Pride of place: a new scholarship supports the LGBTIQ+ community

Balancing the demands of university with a commitment to volunteering and activism, Hayden struggled to make ends meet. A new scholarship changed everything.

02 March 2022

Indigenous heritage curator appointed to Chau Chak Wing Museum

The new curator of Indigenous heritage at the Chau Chak Wing Museum will continue to work in partnership with First Nations communities.

02 March 2022

One chat box away from connecting with your fellow students

Not sure where to go or who to ask? Need help with something related to student life? Connect and chat to experienced Peer Support Advisers who are trained to provide tailored assistance on everything uni life.

02 March 2022

Study abroad is back – are you ready to travel?

Now that international travel has returned, it's the right time to plan for a global experience during your degree. Explore the options, discover the destinations, and open the door to the exciting opportunity to study overseas.

02 March 2022

Are medicines affecting our response to infections like COVID-19?

A wide-reaching global review has found that some of the most common pain and fever medicines might increase vulnerability to infections like COVID-19, while others may hold hope for improving our immune response.

02 March 2022

Sexual harassment can't be part of the job

Despite decades of regulation and advocacy, sexual harassment remains a persistent and pervasive problem in Australian workplaces, highlighting the need for urgent reforms. This topic is the focus of this year's International Women's Day Jessie Street Lecture, presented by Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins on 7 March.

02 March 2022

Business School takes action towards Sustainable Development Goals

The University of Sydney Business School has published a report detailing its progress towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2020-2021.

01 March 2022

Support for students affected by floods

The University of Sydney community has been deeply saddened by the effects of the floods in Queensland and New South Wales and offers support to those affected.

01 March 2022

Sydney Law School statement on Russia's violations of international law in Ukraine

Sydney Law School scholars sign a joint statement urging all countries to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.

28 February 2022

2022 Rothwell Residents for Architecture and Urban Design announced

The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has announced its inaugural Rothwell Residents for 2022.

28 February 2022

More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up

University of Sydney researchers tested wheat in heat and carbon-intense conditions that replicate future climate change and found that many common varieties produce fewer grains - a wake up call for growers nationwide.

28 February 2022

UN Women Australia MBA scholarship awarded to Australia-India Corporate Advisor

Natasha Jha Bhaskar has been awarded the 2022 UN Women Australia MBA scholarship which funds the study of the University of Sydney Business School’s part-time MBA.

28 February 2022

Queerness as a source of resilience for Pacific LGBTIQ+ community

A new paper outlines Pacific peoples' rich and diverse history with sexual differences and how Western religion introduced shame and homophobia. Now the Pacific LGBTIQ+ community is reclaiming queerness on its own terms.