2022

27 January 2022

First students commence four-year medical degree in Dubbo

The University of Sydney this week welcomed the first cohort of students studying the new full four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) beginning to end program in Dubbo.

27 January 2022

Rise of termite clone queendoms offers clue to curb invasions

The University of Sydney scientists who discovered all-female termite colonies have now ascertained how they came to exist. In doing so, they revealed how these powerful females potentially threaten other termites, as well as homeowners.

25 January 2022

University of Sydney to host inaugural Summer Institute in Computational Social Science

International program brings together social scientists and data scientists from Australia and New Zealand for two weeks of world-class training and collaboration.

25 January 2022

Kirsten Andrews appointed Vice-Principal (External Relations)

Today Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Mark Scott announced Kirsten Andrews has been appointed to the role of Vice-Principal (External Relations).

25 January 2022

Science grad wins big with biodiversity tech start-up

Bachelor of Science graduate Camille Goldstone-Henry has claimed the 2021 Women’s Weekly Women of the Future award in recognition of her work in protecting Australia’s iconic species.

24 January 2022

Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids: new research

They may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting children's foot strength, muscle structure and balance as they grow according to new research from the University of Sydney.

24 January 2022

IT students help train custodial staff using virtual reality

A group of international students at the University of Sydney have developed virtual reality materials for the training and recruitment of NSW Youth Justice Officers. The virtual element is crucial; privacy and logistical concerns prevent face-to-face training.

22 January 2022

$13m for national eating disorder research centre

The Australian Government Department of Health has awarded the University of Sydney a $13 million four-year grant, which will fund the establishment of the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre.

21 January 2022

Should Indonesia relocate its capital?

Sydney experts comment on Indonesia's rapid-fire plan to move its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, Borneo by 2024.

21 January 2022

Escalation of eating disorders during COVID-19, research finds

A major study by InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders at the University of Sydney reveals a widespread escalation of eating disorder symptoms during COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, with 40 percent going undiagnosed.

21 January 2022

Nanobubbles a pathway to better medical devices

Tiny gas bubbles could help reduce drag in small medical devices, university scientists have found. Drag can lead to clogging and damage biological samples, so this discovery could pave the way to more robust devices.

20 January 2022

New Honours Award in partnership with Sydney Environment Institute

Utilising a natural museum collection to explore environmental issues.

20 January 2022

A scholarship celebrating Italian culture and language

The Frances Merenda Travelling Scholarship helped to provide access to extraordinary research material held only in Venice.

19 January 2022

Joanne Wright appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)

Today Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Mark Scott announced Professor Joanne Wright has been appointed to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).

19 January 2022

COVID-19 and schools: we're heading into a teacher shortage crisis

Associate Professor Rachel Wilson in Education and Dr Giuseppe Carabetta in Business argue for a long-term plan for recruiting and retaining teachers.

17 January 2022

Innovative mental health grants awarded to Sydney Researchers

Two Sydney research teams were awarded over $3 million by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) under the Australian Government's Innovative Therapies for Mental Illness Grant.

14 January 2022

Medicine & Health researchers awarded $1.5 million NHMRC funding

Sydney researchers have received 13 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants worth over $1.5 million.

14 January 2022

$10m for national stroke & heart research translation accelerator

Sydney has been announced as the joint lead of a multi-institution government-funded accelerator, with a focus on bridging the gap between great ideas, policies and the development of life-saving technologies.

13 January 2022

New world-first clinical trial on benefits of losing weight prior to pregnancy

The University of Sydney is leading the world's largest clinical trial exploring how losing weight prior to pregnancy can improve the long-term health of mothers and babies.

13 January 2022

Carbon neutral 'spaceplane' parts to be manufactured at Sydney

The Sydney Manufacturing Hub will develop and manufacture components for a green hydrogen-powered launch vehicle capable of deploying small satellites into low earth orbit.