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Over 160,000 new virus species discovered by AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to reveal details of a diverse and fundamental branch of life living right under our feet and in every corner of the globe.

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How to stop an elephant destroying your crops and trees

To deter an elephant, think like an elephant. Dr Patrick Finnerty uses methods developed to ward off hungry wallabies in Australia to see if they'll work on pachyderms in South Africa. The results are promising.

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Sydney student discovers critical flaw in global cancer research

For undergraduate Danielle Oste, a student research project led to the discovery of phantom cell lines, throwing into question the legitimacy of hundreds of academic cancer research papers.

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World on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster, scientists warn

A global team of scientists, including Associate Professor Thomas Newsome from the Faculty of Science, is warning that rising fossil fuel use is pushing Earth into an unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis.

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11 October 2024

A long way from home: Kyaw Myat Thu's journey from Myanmar to Sydney

PhD student and Myanmar medical doctor Kyaw Myat Thu arrived in Sydney in 2020, facing the dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the emotional strain of a military coup back home. He aims to use his research to strengthen healthcare systems in conflict zones like Myanmar.

10 October 2024

Distinguished alumna Heather Ridout AO awarded honorary doctorate

Trailblazing leader Heather Ridout (AO) has been admitted to the degree of Doctor of Business (honoris causa) in recognition of her contributions to industry, government and the Australian economy and society.

09 October 2024

Sydney continues in top 100 in THE World University Rankings 2025

The University of Sydney continues to rank in the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University 2025 rankings.

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