2019

The latest news and expert opinion from the University of Sydney

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21 August 2019

Response to report on Chinese international students

In response to the report released today, "The China Student Boom and the Risks It Poses to Australian Universities" by Professor Salvatore Babones, the University of Sydney issues the following statement.
20 August 2019

Art Music Awards winners announced

The 2019 Art Music Awards winners were announced last night at a ceremony in the University of Sydney's Great Hall. Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, the Art Music Awards celebrate achievements in Australian contemporary classical music, experimental music and jazz.
20 August 2019

How a Sydney surgeon saved Caleb's smile

When an operation for brain cancer left a nine-year-old boy's face paralysed, a University surgeon and an anonymous donor stepped in to help.

20 August 2019

Brillouin scattering: a third wave emerges in integrated circuits

A research renaissance into chip-based control of light-sound interactions could transform our 5G and broadband networks, satellite communications, sensor technology and defence industries
16 August 2019

University of Sydney ranks among world's top 100

The University of Sydney has been ranked 80th in world in the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
16 August 2019

The project leadership centre creating a new breed of executive

A one-of-a-kind institute is helping projects deliver and equipping leaders for success.
16 August 2019

Australian philanthropy win: 64,000 donors support 4000 causes

Australian philanthropy reached new heights when the University of Sydney raised $1 billion from 64,000 donors. Here are a few things you have made possible.

15 August 2019

Plasma coating developed to decrease bone implant rejections

One million Australians have undergone joint replacement surgery and the numbers are growing. University of Sydney researchers have developed a bone implant coating that could lead to improved implant outcomes.
15 August 2019

Bringing back the colour to Egyptian coffin

Mummy enthusiasts at the University of Sydney have revealed plans to digitally re-colour a 2,600-year-old Egyptian coffin.
15 August 2019

Asthmatics over-using over-the-counter puffers: study

For the first time, details about Australians using over-the-counter reliever puffers have been revealed, indicating people may be placing themselves at risk by not getting a diagnosis and taking preventative medication.