2016

Articles

24 May 2016

Coral bleaching solution could be just beneath the surface

A United Nations report edited by the University of Sydney’s UNESCO Chair in Marine Science offers a glimmer of hope to those managing the impact of bleaching on the world’s coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef. 

23 May 2016

Obstetric researchers honoured with inaugural clinical trial award

New research from University of Sydney challenges how premature births are managed

23 May 2016

Rare Music Collection on display at University

First editions of works by Handel and Mozart and recordings of traditional Indigenous music-making are among a varied and intriguing exhibition of 18th and 19th century European music printing and Australian materials at the University of Sydney’s Fisher Library.

23 May 2016

Student revues entertain and enlighten whole community

At any given point in time our students are finding ways to let their creative energy run free. 

23 May 2016

Get involved in National Reconciliation Week

We're hosting a range of events that are open to our community and the general public to mark National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June.

23 May 2016

Chau Chak Wing Museum announces Sydney donors and architect

Two of Sydney's most significant arts patrons are donating $1.75 million to the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney.

21 May 2016

What I learned from meeting Marlon James

When second year Arts and Law student Tom St John volunteered at our Sydney Writers' Festival Media Hub he soon found himself meeting Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James.

20 May 2016

University asks residential colleges to improve culture

The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor have invited independent colleges affiliated with the University to work with former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick AO to address concerns about their culture.

20 May 2016

Tiny cameras show food challenges of plunge diving boobies

The masked booby faces an increasingly moveable feast as its ocean prey swims randomly from one spot to the next, making it vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction, a University of Sydney led project has revealed. 

20 May 2016

How millennials really see themselves at work

While many people believe there is a clear distinction in the generational categories of Gen Y, Gen X and millennials in the workplace, there is little evidence to support this claim, writes Steven Hitchcock.