July

07 July 2023

Leaders gather to celebrate Australia leaping up the QS rankings

Australian universities are now considered some of the world's best with the University of Sydney advancing 22 places to equal 19th in the world and equal second in Australia.

07 July 2023

University of Sydney alumnae represent Matildas at World Cup

In two weeks, the Matildas will line up in front of 80,000 fans at Stadium Australia for the opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup - and two University of Sydney alumnae will be among their number.

06 July 2023

Gutting the Greater Cities Commission

With the folding of the Greater Cities Commission, Senior Research Fellow Dr Jennifer Kent, from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning explores the challenges facing Sydney's urban planning.

06 July 2023

Theatre Studies hosts award-winning playwright on campus

The University's Theatre and Performance Studies community welcomes renowned playwright Suzie Miller on campus to develop her new play Jailbaby.

05 July 2023

It's time to bust the 'calories in, calories out' weight-loss myth

A simple formula for weight-loss sounds appealing, but Dr Nick Fuller explains for The Conversation why the reality of dieting is more complicated than simply burning more calories than we consume.

04 July 2023

5 minutes with Future Tutor founder, Breanna Lee

Breanna Lee began tutoring in year eight, and loved it so much she kept tutoring while studying her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree. Now she has some advice on how you can turn your hobbies into an entrepreneurial dream.

04 July 2023

SMART solutions needed for stressed care workforce

Poor work relationships and unmanageable demands on healthcare workers in NSW have prompted the industry to trial work design strategies that improve workers' mental health and wellbeing.

04 July 2023

Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?

Private dental care is increasingly unaffordable, and millions of Australians go without the treatment they need. Affordable and available dental care is crucial to addressing inequality in Australia.

04 July 2023

5-minute brain break: refresh your mind (anywhere)

Researchers from University of Sydney set out to discover which common attention hacks really work. They found a 5-minute break from thinking is all you need to get your concentration back. There is no need for a walk along a river, or a lengthy video of bamboo forests swaying in the wind (although that could be nice). A five-minute total break will do the trick.

04 July 2023

Sydney scholars honoured with top Australian fellowship

Three University of Sydney academics have been awarded prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships from the Australian Research Council.