2016
Articles
Sydney dominates major STEM prizes – 2016 wrap
2016 has been a great year for science and medical research, with the University of Sydney leading major science prizes including the Australian Academy of Science’s awards and the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
5G cellular network not far away
A 5G cellular network that supports the trillions of interconnected devices predicted to be in use in the coming few years is being designed by telecommunications specialists at the University of Sydney.
Sydney dominates Academy’s Awards
Sydney has again won the most awards for science and medical research, in today's Australian Academy of Science awards announcement – capping an outstanding year – which has included the Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
Keeping creativity in the classrooms
If politicians and industry want creativity and collaboration, why are we taking all the fun out of learning, ask Professor Robyn Ewing and John Saunders.
Robotics researchers win AFR Award
The University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics was recognised for its work engaging with industry at the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards last night.
Bigger cities are richer, breeding greater inequality
Studying the evolution of galaxies
Jessica Bloom, PhD candidate in the School of Physics, tells us that when researching galaxies, disturbed things come in small packages.
Sydney tops the state for graduate employability
The University of Sydney has been ranked number one in New South Wales and 49 in the world in the most recent Times Higher Education Global Employability University Rankings.
A new temporary parent visa threatens to create second-class Australians
Migrants have welcomed a proposed long-term temporary visa for parents, but Australia should be wary of restrictions on residents in a democracy, writes Dr Anna Boucher and co-authors.
Fear of death underlies most of our phobias
This article was selected for The Conversation Yearbook 2016: 50 standout articles from Australia's top thinkers.