2015
Articles
Science is waking up to narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is characterised by a constant, irrepressible need for sleep. Science is waking up to the disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people, writes Ron Grunstein, Professor of Sleep Medicine at the University of Sydney.
Can we expect success at climate talks?
Upcoming climate talks must "set the tone for the future", renowned scientist Professor Tim Flannery will argue in a forum next week.
Researchers honoured for work that packs real-world punch
University of Sydney researchers Associate Professor Julie Leask and Dr Anne Cust have won two of only four new Research Action Awards from the Sax Institute.
New book delves into Stalin's inner circle
A new book by the Department of History's Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick, one of the world's best regarded Soviet historians, offers a window of insight into the team which worked closely with Stalin.
Arts and Sciences shine in QS World Rankings
The University of Sydney has cemented its place among the top 50 universities globally in the latest QS World University Rankings, with strong results for Arts and Humanities and Life Sciences and Medicine.
Sydney Nursing School researchers honoured
Associate Professor Kate Curtis awarded Nurse of the Year in Research and Innovation
BlindWiki: Unveiling the unseen in Sydney
When travelling in a foreign city or an unfamiliar place most of us rely on online maps and guide books to experience a new location - but what about those who are blind or have low vision?
Major gift to child health research
Generous $5 million gift to fast-track child health research and oversee an Australian-first study of 10,000 couples and their children.
Chinese investment in residential real estate just two percent
Chinese investment is often blamed for driving up house prices, but research by Professor Hans Hendrischke and Dr Wei Li suggests otherwise.
Panel set to stir raw milk debate
A panel of experts will weigh the risks against the potential rewards of non-pasteurised milk at a free Sydney Environment Institute event, 'Risky Milk, Risky Cheese', at the University of Sydney this Wednesday.