2016
Articles
A hip hop remake of an ancient Greek epic spreads a tale of human survival
Greek-Australian hip-hop artist Luka Lesson has teamed up with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on an ambitious recording project and world-premiere event. The pilot project, Odysseus Live, re-imagines the 3000 year old Greek epic The Odyssey by Homer, shining a spotlight on modern day tales of human oppression and survival.
Dame Leonie Kramer to receive State Memorial Service
A State Memorial Service will be held on Monday 27 June to honour the life and achievements of Dame Leonie Judith Kramer, AC DBE (MA ’89, D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) ’09).
Latest international scholarship holders ready to take on the world
Later this month, more than 50 talented students from 18 countries will celebrate the completion of their international scholarships at a farewell ceremony on campus, run by the International Sponsorships team.
Is obesity a disease?
Health and medical experts, industry and key decision makers will debate the classification of obesity when they gather at Obesity Australia's fifth annual summit at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre on 22 June.
How the Property Council is shaping the debate around negative gearing and taxes
We see their spokespeople quoted in the papers and their ads on TV, but beyond that we know very little about how Australia’s lobby groups get what they want.
Satellite testing launches
Three small Australian cube-sized satellites will be launched from the International Space Station to research new regions that could impact technology used on Earth, with the University of Sydney leading development of one of the CubeSats, undergoing testing in Canberra this week.
MadMaker tours rural NSW
MadMaker is the brainchild of electrical and information technologies engineer Dr Abelardo Pardo, a specialist in technology-based learning. It was designed to inspire students who may not have previously considered a future career in engineering, technology or science-related fields.
New fellowships prepare talented researchers for future role
The Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) fellowships recognise and develop the University’s most talented researchers by providing two years of additional research funding and support.
How can we make sense of the Orlando shooting?
As the world mourns the tragic loss of 50 lives, how can we answer the questions around homophobia and mental health raised by the Orlando shooting? Our researchers appeared on ABC’s The Drum to discuss the complex debate.
Robotics for farms of the future
With Australia’s farming future looking increasingly reliant on automated technologies, such as low-cost robotics, the industry’s vision should include more support for agri-technology start-ups, retraining growers and agronomists for a digital age, and introducing rural kids to hands-on robotics.