2016

Articles

11 April 2016

Quantum leap into TEDxSydney

Quantum physicist Associate Professor Michael Biercuk will bring the exciting world of quantum technology to the TEDxSydney audience on 25 May at the Sydney Opera House.

08 April 2016

Putting people with disability at the centre of disaster planning

Natural disasters like floods and bushfires are commonplace in Australia these days, but what isn’t talked about are the experiences of people with disability during these emergencies.

08 April 2016

Getting to the heart of sudden death in epilepsy

University of Sydney researchers discover a link between sudden death in epilepsy and heart conditions.

08 April 2016

Strengthening agricultural innovation between Australia and Israel

The Premier of New South Wales, Mike Baird witnessed the signing of an agreement between the University of Sydney and the Agricultural Research Organisation of Israel to help agricultural innovation flourish in NSW.

07 April 2016

'Silent Tears' throws spotlight on gendered violence and disability

A powerful multimedia exhibition exploring domestic violence and disability by internationally-acclaimed photographer Belinda Mason will be on show this month at the University of Sydney.

07 April 2016

System stems scientific growth

We need more people with training in STEM areas if we are to keep up with the progress of modern society, writes Professor Nalini Joshi.

07 April 2016

Australian elections not as good as you think

We might have a reputation for fair and free elections, but how well do Australian elections fare when compared to other countries? Professor Rodney Smith and Dr Ferran Martinez i Coma explain. 

07 April 2016

Alumni achievement awards celebrate a diversity of success

The University of Sydney will celebrate the ideas, leadership and dedication of our diverse community when we recognise the work of an artist, a scientist, a musician, an anaesthetist, a physiotherapist and an entrepreneur at our Alumni Awards this month.

07 April 2016

WHO global diabetes report shows Australia must lift its game

Australia should do more to prevent diabetes and provide better care for those living with the disease, according to an author of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) first global diabetes report.

06 April 2016

Chemistry for community wins Inaugural Westpac Research Fellowship

Development of a technology that will enable community members, especially in remote areas, to easily detect and measure environmental chemicals has won Dr Elizabeth New a prestigious research fellowship.