October
Articles
18 October 2023
Dillon Kombumerri awarded honorary doctorate
The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to distinguished alumnus Dillon Kombumerri in recognition of his contributions to built environmental professions and in shaping Australia's environments.
17 October 2023
Asha founder awarded honorary doctorate
Dr Kiran Martin, founder of the Asha Community Health and Development Society, has been awarded a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) for her contribution to the interests and welfare of the people of India.
13 October 2023
University of Sydney statement on the conflict in the Middle East
The University of Sydney has released a statement to extend our sympathies to all those affected by the conflict, and to emphasise the support available for our community and our continued expectations of our staff and students at this challenging time.
13 October 2023
The Coronation of Poppea: a murderous collaboration
Australia's two leading performing arts tertiary schools, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), are coming together for a striking co-production of The Coronation of Poppea. It is the world premiere of the Italian version of Claudio Monteverdi's opera with new orchestration by one of Australia's finest composers, Elena Kats-Chernin.
13 October 2023
Sydney health experts elected as fellows to the Australian Academy
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes six University of Sydney experts among their 27 newly elected fellows.
12 October 2023
Understanding mental health
This Mental Health Month discover the inspiring mental health research being undertaken across the University and access our mental health resources to inform yourself and others.
12 October 2023
Emerging labour market requires new regulation
New protections are needed to account for the emergence of the gig economy and the rise of labour hire operators, and to allow these new and evolving forms of business to maintain their social licence to operate, writes Associate Professor Chris F Wright in his submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry on the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023.
11 October 2023
For most people, insomnia is nothing like in the movies
Movies are prone to either minimise or exaggerate symptoms, write Aaron Schokman and Professor Nick Glozier for The Conversation. This has implications for the third of us who have symptoms.
11 October 2023
Professor Hesham El Gamal appointed Dean of Engineering
Information theory expert Professor Hesham El Gamal has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, commencing in July 2024.
10 October 2023
The Voice could advise on how to address natural disasters
Disaster events like bushfires are predicted to increase in both frequency and severity as the climate changes. The Voice to Parliament has the potential to be an effective way to adapt to this riskier future, write Professor Claire Hooker and Associate Professor Michelle Dickson.