May

Articles

03 May 2017

Honour for acclaimed author and alumna Anne Summers

Dr Anne Summers AO, a best-selling author and voice for generations of women, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney.

03 May 2017

Cannabinoid researchers join forces

The University of Sydney and Thomas Jefferson University have officially agreed to collaborate on education and research on the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids. 

03 May 2017

7 surprising benefits of volunteering

Australians spend almost 500 million hours volunteering each year. To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we spoke to some University experts in happiness, psychology and pharmacology to find out the real benefits of volunteering.
03 May 2017

Carbs food of choice for Aussie ‘bin chickens’

Given a choice, urban Australian white ibis prefer carbohydrates over their more natural diet, according to new research that could provide insights into why they are moving to the city.

03 May 2017

Virtual gaming makes easier workouts a reality

A University of Sydney study has revealed virtual reality (VR) games can provide enough exertion to be considered exercise, allowing people to work up a sweat in the comfort of their own homes.

02 May 2017

Boosting economies and medical careers in the bush

Sydney Medical School's long history of training students in rural NSW is boosting local economies and the number of graduates who want to work as rural doctors.

02 May 2017

Australian first: novel app to help young people control asthma

A new mobile application (app) launched on World Asthma Day will support young people to manage their asthma and improve their quality of life.

01 May 2017

VIVID Sydney: explore the highlights in science, design and music

Our staff, students and alumni will take part in VIVID Sydney from 26 May - 17 June 2017. The 23-day festival of light, music and ideas will showcase talent from science, design and music, highlighting the exceptional breadth of our community.

01 May 2017

New music at the Con raises the decibels for Vivid Sydney

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music will present an electric festival program of mind-bending sounds, music and multi-sensory performances for Vivid Sydney from 27 May to 17 June.

01 May 2017

Student start-up will use engineering to solve health problems

A University of Sydney biomedical engineering student recently proved herself amongst the world’s brightest up-and-coming entrepreneurs by creating a start-up business in just one week.