2016
Articles
On my mind: Emily Scanlan
In this opinion piece, Emily Scanlan suggests that psychologists should be open to using ideas based around philosophies like existentialism, when treating patients. These ideas should also be given more prominence for psychology students, she says.
A man for all seasons
The Royal Botanic Garden just celebrated its 200th anniversary. Behind the scenes, Brett Summerell is part of a team preserving natural history and addressing some of the world's environmental and food security challenges.
Books that changed my mind
A heritage architect and a radio astronomer each talk about a key book that gave them a new insight or opened them up to a new way of thinking.
Small wonders
Nanotechnology has the potential to transform how we live. At the newly opened Nanoscience Hub, researchers are working at the atomic scale with its very different laws of physics to advance idea like quantum computing and super-light metals.
Streets of green
When Romilly Madew wrote a paper about green buildings making good business sense, it changed the whole industry. Today, as the CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, she continues to drive innovation.
Pioneer of Australian Surrealism at University Art Gallery
The work of Dušan Marek, one of a handful of European artists who brought the Prague School of Surrealism to Australia after fleeing Europe post World War Two, is on show at the University of Sydney's Art Gallery.
Shakespeare game takes web learning to the next level
A new web game for high school students and teachers is turning the cards on traditional approaches to Shakespeare and three of his best known plays.
Reducing stress at work is a walk in the park
Urban ecology PhD candidate Lucy Taylor and Associate Professor Dieter Hochuli discuss the benefits of finding nature in the city.
Between the South China Sea and human rights
Prime Minister Turnbull's decision to criticise China on the South China Sea issue, but avoid touching on the human rights issue, can be seen to be in the best interests of Australia, writes Klaus Raditio.
Cutting the risk of chronic diseases through better oral health
The University of Sydney’s new Chair of Lifespan Oral Health, Professor Jöerg Eberhard plans to establish a world-class research centre to uravel connections between poor oral health and major chronic diseases.