2019

28 May 2019

Why an Indigenous voice would not be a 'third chamber' of parliament

Other bodies that inform parliament, like the Productivity Commission, aren't considered 'third chambers' as they have no power to initiate, pass or reject bills, writes Professor Anne Twomey in the Sydney Morning Herald.

28 May 2019

Australian Academy of Science honours three Sydney scientists

Three Sydney scientists join the ranks of 543 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, a recognition of the breadth, depth and quality of our research.

27 May 2019

Collaboration with China on brain and intelligence science

In a strategic partnership that will marry research into cognitive neuroscience and brain disorders with the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, Fudan University and the University of Sydney signed an agreement this week to further research in these fields.

27 May 2019

Sydney awarded Silver at the Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards

The University of Sydney has been named as a Silver Employer at the Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards, up from last year's Bronze award.

27 May 2019

University expresses support for our Jewish students and staff

Following recent media reports, the University of Sydney offers support and solidarity to our Jewish community on campus and beyond.

27 May 2019

2019 Sandra Cadwallader Scholarship winner announced

A generous scholarship enables an ambitious Indigenous student who lives 400 kilometres from Sydney to achieve his dream of studying economics.

27 May 2019

Strewth! Turns out your kelpie is not a dingo

Many kelpie owners wonder if their dog has a little bit of dingo in them. Some believe the kelpie was bred with the dingo to make them more resilient to the Australian climate. New research suggests this may be bush folklore.

22 May 2019

Planning Australia's healthy built environments

University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning academic Dr Jennifer Kent looks into research that shines a light on the links between land-use planning and human health.

22 May 2019

Experts ask authority to hold oil giant to account on Bight plan

A group of energy and natural resource experts, led by the University of Sydney, is calling on Australia's regulator to hold Norwegian oil company Equinor to account over its proposal to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.

21 May 2019

Sydney lights up for Vivid 2019

Vivid Sydney is back, and it's bigger than ever. Students, alumni and academic staff from the University of Sydney once again feature across the program, exploring the intersection of art, technology and commerce.