March
Articles
23 March 2022
What helps rescued wildlife stay alive?
Five factors, including human activity such as road accidents, affect the survival of injured or displaced wildlife, a comprehensive review finds.
23 March 2022
Floods expose social inequities, and potential mental health epidemic in its wake
University of Sydney experts say floods and disasters leave communities highly vulnerable to health problems, which include anxiety, PTSD and mosquito borne diseases, unless action is taken.
22 March 2022
Sydney road networks could influence COVID spread, study shows
All roads lead to COVID, but some are more susceptible than others, a world-first study by Australian researchers has revealed.
22 March 2022
Celebrated conductor to lead Symphony Orchestra
For one night only, on 25 March, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Symphony Orchestra will be led by celebrated guest conductor Ola Rudner. This is the Orchestra's first public performance after an absence of more than two years.
21 March 2022
University and Minderoo launch 'Thrive by Five' app, in Indonesia
The University of Sydney and Minderoo Foundation have begun the global rollout of a unique, culturally tailored app for carers focused on crucial early childhood development, with the first launch in Indonesia today.
18 March 2022
Net Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda
The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.
18 March 2022
The Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 90
Saturday, March 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was conceived by engineering alumnus Sir John Bradfield. Sydney experts from a range of disciplines comment on its enduring legacy.
18 March 2022
Marine scientist wins Westpac Research Fellowship
Dr Shawna Foo from The Faculty of Science has been awarded $540,000 to investigate and identify factors that increase marine ecosystem resilience to climate change.
16 March 2022
Staying alive, Arabian oryx style
The DNA of an an antelope that was hunted almost to extinction has been decoded, paving the way for further conservation efforts.
16 March 2022
Why people with disability and their carers fare worse after floods
Floods expose social inequities and exacerbate the housing crisis for people with disability and carers, here are six steps governments could take now to minimise this, writes Ms Jodie Bailie and co-authors.