2022

20 February 2022

SEI welcomes two deputy directors: education and member engagement

Announcing Associate Professor Rosanne Quinnell as Deputy Director for Education, and Associate Professor Thom van Dooren as Deputy Director for Member Engagement.

18 February 2022

Tin Sheds Gallery 2022 season

Tin Sheds Gallery, School of Architecture, Design & Planning presents an engaging line-up of six exhibitions that delve into a range of topics including architecture, design and urbanism.

15 February 2022

A new day on campus – what are you looking forward to?

After years apart, we’re just a few short days away from being back on campus for the 2022 academic year. And we couldn’t be happier.

15 February 2022

Dementia and loneliness during covid

An international multi-centre study has found worsened neuropsychiatric symptoms in people living with dementia, and a decline in carer mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 February 2022

Australian Computing Research Alliance

The University of Sydney's School of Computer Science is a member of the Australian Computing Research Alliance.

15 February 2022

The strange mechanics of pregnancy in one Australian shark

Biologists have long been fascinated by reproductive diversity in sharks, but haven't yet figured out why some sharks have placentas and others don't.

15 February 2022

Bulldust assymetry factor, in fake news

Thanks to the internet and social media, a lie can travel around the world before the truth has even got out of bed.

14 February 2022

Should I go on student exchange at university?

Partnering with over 250 universities in more than 40 countries, the University of Sydney has the largest student mobility program in Australia.

11 February 2022

Why we need to internationalize our research

The Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC) has a new Director, with a clear vision. Director Lee Wallace shares her thoughts on why international partnerships and knowledge sharing is critical for the advancement of research.

11 February 2022

University of Sydney welcomes students back to campus

Student life returns for Welcome Week's celebrations and orientation events.

11 February 2022

Sport during school linked to academic performance

As students resume school and summer sport, new research from the University of Sydney shows a positive link between participation in sport and academic performance, with the strongest association when sport is held during school hours.

11 February 2022

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

Researchers are calling for better protection of tropical sea cucumbers in the Great Barrier Reef whose numbers are dwindling due to persistent and increasing overharvesting.

10 February 2022

Problematic levels of loneliness widespread in many countries

Loneliness at a problematic level is widespread in many countries, finds a University of Sydney led analysis of evidence from 2000 to 2019 across 113 countries and territories.

10 February 2022

Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship winners announced

$40,000 has been awarded to Sydney College of the Arts alumni Emily Hunt and Pamela Pirovic. Every year, the Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarships are awarded to one mid-career/established artist and one emerging artist.

10 February 2022

Get involved: Student Grant Programs kick off for 2022

The recently launched Student Co-curricular Grants Funding Program provides funding and support to create innovative new projects that are run for students, by students.

10 February 2022

University partners with 2U to offer online postgraduate degrees

The University will offer postgraduate students online Master's degrees in high-demand fields beginning February 2023.

09 February 2022

Why some men just can't stomach plant-based food

Dr Diana Bogueva and colleagues explore why men often react strongly to plant-based meat alternatives.

09 February 2022

Meet the newest members of the University's Alumni Council

Jane MacMaster, Engineers Australia Chief Engineer and Ehssan Veiszadeh, Committee for Sydney Deputy CEO have been endorsed by the Senate to join the University's Alumni Council.

08 February 2022

Emma Johnston appointed new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor Emma Johnston AO has been appointed to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) after an extensive national and international search.

08 February 2022

Alumni and staff recognised in Australia Day Honours List

The University of Sydney is proud to extend our warmest congratulations to all of our alumni and staff who were recognised in the prestigious Australia Day 2022 Honours List.