2023

01 December 2023

University of Sydney and UTS collaborate on Digital Central

New collaboration at Tech Central gives students the opportunity to work directly with the biggest and brightest in tech.

01 December 2023

Sydney researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter

Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered new structural relationships in complex networks, such as X (formerly Twitter) and political blogs, that could help explain the digital flow of information.

01 December 2023

New perspective on limits of survival and liveability in extreme heat

Record-breaking heatwaves made headlines during 2023, raising questions about how humans will survive and function in a warming world. A new study suggests the outlook may be even worse than expected, challenging recommended thresholds for survivability in the heat.

30 November 2023

Barry O'Farrell appointed to advise on India

The University of Sydney has appointed former NSW Premier and Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell AO as Special Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor (India).

30 November 2023

The future for humanities in universities - what's next?

Delegates from the Congress of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 2023 - hosted by the University of Sydney - discuss the future of humanities' disciplines in universities in Australia and around the world.

30 November 2023

Landscape dynamics determine the evolution of biodiversity on Earth

In groundbreaking research published in Nature, Dr Tristan Salles and colleagues show that sediment flows have set the limits to species diversity on Earth over the past half billion years.

29 November 2023

Just right: Helping law students find their path

Overlooking injustices can be a form of injustice itself. Likeminded donors are helping law students on their path to help others, fighting for equal recognition and fairness for all.

29 November 2023

A keen eye on the future

Wanting her gift to have maximum impact, Jennie Mackenzie became a supporter of the Charles Perkins Centre. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Centre is fighting to improve global health.

29 November 2023

Philanthropy snapshot 2022 & 2023

These snapshots are a few examples of recent philanthropy, which have created opportunities to learn, research, and innovate across the University. From community fundraisers to bequests, every donation is a step towards a brighter future for all.

29 November 2023

No evidence found that cannabis reduces long term opioid use

A 20-year Australian study has found no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use, and it may not be an effective long-term method of reducing harm for those with an opioid use disorder or problematic use of opioids.

29 November 2023

Thirty years of Indigenous history captured on film

The recent history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Sydney is chronicled in a new, free, photographic exhibition at the University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum.

28 November 2023

Student support adds up

Education is more than just the sum of its parts. Hundreds of students from under-represented backgrounds have come to Sydney in 2023 thanks to scholarships that are changing their trajectories.

28 November 2023

How would a second Trump presidency reshape the US government?

From sweeping out opposition to gutting the civil service, Associate Professor David Smith predicts what Trump 2024 would look like.

28 November 2023

Picturing a brighter future

A fascination for art and creativity can set up a life of discovery and open-mindedness. An enriched school outreach program at the Chau Chak Wing Museum is equipping more students with the gift of wonder.

28 November 2023

Study shows generational decline in Australia's mental health

The mental health of Australians has been declining since around 2010 and this is seen in earlier generations, not just the youths of Gen Z, according to a new study led by the University of Sydney.

24 November 2023

University of Sydney to host prestigious Congress of HASS 2023

The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) will meet at the University of Sydney Camperdown campus in the final week of November, 2023, bringing together scholars from around Australia and the world.

23 November 2023

Sydney awarded for Aboriginal cultural heritage landscape project

The University of Sydney has won a 2023 Green Gown award for work to engage traditional Gamilaroi custodians in recording and assessing the cultural landscape of Llara Farm, part of the Plant Breeding Institute near Narrabri.

23 November 2023

Samantha Liston appointed new Chief Human Resources Officer

Samantha Liston will join the University of Sydney from People Projects Group as Chief Human Resources Officer.

23 November 2023

Two Sydney academics awarded public policy funding

The James Martin Institute (JMI) awarded its prestigious annual Policy Challenge Grants during a ceremony at the State Library of NSW on Wednesday evening.

23 November 2023

The journey of an Indigenous scholar in disability

The roll out of the NDIS in Australia was historic, but the scheme has faced many challenges. This is the subject of an art exhibition by Professor John Gilroy opening this week in conjunction with an international research symposium on Indigenous disability.