2023

26 May 2023

From devastation to dream come true for Yaser Naseri

Yaser Naseri (BCom 22) was an entrepreneur in the making before circumstances caused him to flee his home country of Iran. Years later, a University of Sydney scholarship opened the door to a degree and enabled one last family reunion.

26 May 2023

Jane Spring first woman Chair of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness

Jane Spring, a prominent sportswoman, public sector leader and disability advocate, has been appointed Chair of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness.

26 May 2023

How a veterinary student left her hobby farm to forge a new path

Pursuing higher education in another city meant Brianna would need to leave behind the comfort of her family's farm. It was a scholarship and a love for animals that enabled her to make the move.

25 May 2023

Working towards reconciliation together

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services) Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver and postdoctoral researcher Dr Mitchell Gibbs reflect on this year's National Reconciliation Week theme, 'Be a Voice for Generations'.

25 May 2023

The Voice is about 'integration not separatism' says Noel Pearson

At a recent Sydney Ideas event on the Voice to Parliament, Indigenous lawyer and land rights activist Noel Pearson gave an impassioned address on the importance of constitutional recognition for First Nations Australians.

25 May 2023

Professor Richard Payne elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

In recognition of his international leadership in chemical biology and organic chemistry, Professor Payne from the School of Chemistry has joined the ranks of esteemed scientists as a Fellow in the Australian Academy of Science.

24 May 2023

Vice-Chancellor welcomes Prime Minister Modi to Australia

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO, joins Australian business leaders in welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi.

24 May 2023

Film critic and television personality awarded a Doctor of Letters

The University of Sydney awarded Margaret Pomeranz AM a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) for her impact on popular culture, film and performing arts.

24 May 2023

The complex reasons women receive fewer research grants

A new article co-authored by Professor Emma Johnston, University of Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), unearths the ambiguous issues underpinning the lack of research grants for women.

24 May 2023

New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues

A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss.