2016

Articles

14 October 2016

Sydney scoops NSW Premier’s Prizes

The University of Sydney tonight won more awards than any other organisation at the NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering - covering the spectrum from early career to career scientist.

14 October 2016

Does stress cause cancer?

Professor Phyllis Butow will reveal findings from a recent study at her Sydney Science Forum Does Stress Cause Cancer? on Wednesday 19 October.

14 October 2016

Environmental activism and academia

The Sydney Environment Institute has partnered with Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Nature Conservation Council of NSW to deliver this year's National Environment Meeting 2016.

12 October 2016

University to explore new ways to support Indigenous staff

The University of Sydney is forging ahead in its efforts to increase the number of Aboriginal people employed at the University, with new research into staff retention. 

12 October 2016

University of Sydney assists talks at Habitat III for a New Urban Agenda

Addressing the vulnerability of countries to climate change and rapid urban growth in the Pacific is the goal of a side event chaired by the University of Sydney's Associate Professor Paul Jones at Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador, this month.

12 October 2016

Groundbreaking study tests dietary supplements for diabetes prevention

A world-first study led by the University of Sydney will investigate whether two commonly used over-the-counter natural medicines can help prevent diabetes.

12 October 2016

University of Sydney spinoff companies win $7.8m from NSW government

Three medical device companies established by the University of Sydney have been awarded $7.8m through the NSW Government's Medical Devices Fund.

11 October 2016

Floating suburbs a solution for sprawling Sydney

Floating suburbs could solve the residential problems facing Sydney's increasing population, believes Hillary Pan, our first Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholarship finalist.

11 October 2016

Our experts weigh in on World Obesity Day

As we mark World Obesity Day on Tuesday 11 October, University of Sydney experts share their views on the obesity epidemic and what action needs to be done to tackle this growing problem.

11 October 2016

Not guilty: memory in the criminal justice system

Think back to a week ago, a month ago, a year ago. How much can you remember? Do you remember exactly what you did and everyone you saw? Memory is a tricky thing, so what happens when it’s all that stands between a person going to jail, or walking free?