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Articles
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.
23 May 2023
Raising the Voice to Parliament
Six years ago, more than 250 First Nations leaders called for a Voice to Parliament. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now committed to a referendum - but why does the Voice matter?
23 May 2023
How can we support kids getting Autism or ADHD assessments better?
Around half of young children who attended their first neurodevelopmental assessment showed signs of mental distress. Professor Adam Guastella, Dr Kelsie Boulton and Asssociate Professor Natalie Silove explore what we need to do to ensure mental health needs are addressed early.
23 May 2023
Playable sculpture brings community together
Dr Sanne Mestrom from the Sydney College of the Arts has created a sculpture that invites the community to gather and connect at the site of a traditional gathering place. Commissioned by the City of Geelong, The Secret reflects Dr Mestrom's aim to use art as a bridge between the built and natural environments and as means to create a place of refuge and play.