February
Articles
08 February 2018
Celebrating women and girls in science
University of Sydney scientists are today hosting a conversation in Westmead on the achievements and challenges facing women in science.
07 February 2018
Why heart age calculators should be used with caution
Online heart age and heart disease risk calculators are widely used but often misleading for the average person, new research from the University of Sydney reveals.
07 February 2018
New drug discovery project tackles neglected tropical disease
A drug discovery project launched late yesterday will take an open source approach to discover compounds that could lead to treatment for a neglected tropical infectious disease which causes devastating deformities.
07 February 2018
Racehorses unaffected by Hendra vaccination: study
An extensive study for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission published in the Australian Veterinary Journal this week demonstrates that vaccinating against the Hendra virus does not reduce the chances of a horse winning.
06 February 2018
Simple molecule could prevent, alleviate pre-diabetes
Restoring levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ), a key molecule in energy production in cells, could overcome insulin resistance or pre-diabetes - a precursor to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
06 February 2018
$1.7 million funding for new ARC Linkage projects
Three University of Sydney projects have been awarded $1.7 million in funding as part of the first Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project outcomes for 2018.
06 February 2018
University of Sydney to help celebrate 40 years of Mardi Gras
For the third time the University of Sydney will be joining the festivities on Oxford Street to celebrate the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, this year as an official supporter of the event.
06 February 2018
Love blossoms on campus
From Jacaranda tree proposals, weddings in the quad, and couples who first locked eyes at OWeek, the following stories will have your hearts blooming with love this Valentine's Day, so settle in for a long read.
06 February 2018
Update on carbon footprint investment strategy
The University has met a three-year target to reduce the carbon footprint of its share portfolio, a target set to address concerns about climate change and investment in fossil fuels.
05 February 2018
How Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch a Tesla into space
Elon Musk is launching a Tesla into space - aeronautical engineering expert Associate Professor Ben Thornber explains how SpaceX will do it.