April
Articles
29 April 2022
Susan and Garry Rothwell awarded honorary doctorate
Susan and Garry Rothwell have been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sydney in recognition of their contribution to the architectural landscape of Sydney and Australia and for their exceptional commitment to promoting the academic purposes of the University's School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
29 April 2022
Biomedical engineering and the wonders of plasma technologies
The steam engine, jet aircraft, skyscrapers - they all had a grand sense of scale, while many of today's advances happen on the scale of atoms. Dr Behnam Akhavan is at the forefront of this nano-scale work and he's already helped rescue your mobile phone from a looming crisis.
28 April 2022
Sydney shifts position in global impact rankings
As more than 280 additional institutions join the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings this year the University of Sydney has seen a change in its global position.
27 April 2022
Honorary Fellowship awarded to former University athlete
David Collins, a University of Sydney alumni and esteemed sportsperson, was recently awarded an Honorary Fellowship for his longstanding dedication to the University's sporting community.
26 April 2022
Work Care and Family Policies
The Australian Work + Family Policy Roundtable, a research network of academics, is proposing a series of benchmarks needed to inform evidence-based public policy prior to the Federal election.
26 April 2022
Fundraiser marks anniversary of NSW's oldest neighbourhood centre
A special fundraising event will mark the 130th birthday of the Settlement, an important community organisation with long-standing ties to the University.
22 April 2022
Doctor of Letters awarded to former ABC Director
David Hill, former Chairman of the ABC, was recently admitted to the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) for his remarkable contribution to Australian public life.
22 April 2022
Glasses bring colour to the museum
In an Australian first, colour blind visitors to the Chau Chak Wing Museum will be able to experience exhibitions in vibrant colour thanks to a partnership with EnChroma, creators of glasses for colour blindness.
21 April 2022
Honorary Doctor of Medicine and Health for Dr Barry Catchlove AM
Dr Catchlove has been recognised for his outstanding contribution as a medical professional and administrator.
21 April 2022
Cricket: more than a game for Pakistani team's new doctor
A lifelong passion for cricket and sports medicine has taken Dr Najeeb Soomro from Pakistan to Australia and back again - working for hospitals and local cricket teams, from Broken Hill to Bunbury. His varied experience has led to his dream role as Chief Medical Officer at the Pakistan Cricket Board.