2015
Articles
Archaeologists uncover Roman roads from ancient Cyprus
A team of Australian archaeologists has uncovered evidence of Roman roads and colonnades in Nea Paphos, the ancient capital city of Cyprus.
'Little Hands' makes a big difference for lifelong learning
A new pilot program pairing Occupational Therapy students from the University of Sydney with kindergarteners from western Sydney public schools has ended its first year with breakthrough results.
Thousands of dollars in scholarships still available for 2016
If you're studying at Sydney next year there are numerous scholarships still open for new and current students across many study areas including engineering, the sciences, education, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, medicine, social work, engineering, and business.
NHMRC funding recognises University of Sydney's research excellence
This outstanding result includes funding of more than $7 million for three NHMRC centres of research excellence dedicated to the early prevention of obesity in childhood, protecting the public from emerging infectious diseases and creating a more sustainable healthcare system, with a focus on cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Sydney Ideas marks 40th anniversary of Whitlam dismissal
The University of Sydney will mark the 40th anniversary of the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by Governor General Sir John Kerr with a free public event bringing together three leading scholars to lend their constitutional, legal and historical research expertise on the sacking.
Screening a silent killer cuts risk of stroke and death: JAMA opinion
Screening for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) in people aged 65 and over and treating it with anticoagulant medications could greatly reduce the risk of stroke and premature death, say cardiologists in today's Journal of the American Medical Association.
Microplate discovery dates birth of Himalayas
An international contingent of scientists, led by the University of Sydney, has discovered the first microplate in the Indian Ocean-helping identify when the initial collision between India and Eurasia occurred and dating the birth of the Himalayas as occurring 47 million years ago.
How the insanity defence against a murder charge works
We should be concerned about the low numbers of people charged with criminal offences who raise mental impairment or mental illness defences, argues Associate Professor Arlie Loughnan.
Study backs cat welfare: expert calls for early-age desexing
Research showing cats can be desexed younger than previously thought could have important implications for animal welfare and the environment.
Keep an eye on vocal fry
Dr Cate Madill explores the speech phenomenon becoming increasingly common with young women in Australia, the UK and US.