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11 March 2024
University of Sydney Senate elects David Thodey AO as new Chancellor
Respected global leader David Thodey AO, FTSE has been elected as Chancellor of the University of Sydney. Current Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC is stepping down after nearly 12 years, the limit under the University's Senate Rules.
08 March 2024
Necessity is the mother of invention for this Ukrainian scholar
Professor Kuznietsova is among three Ukrainian researchers who have joined the Faculty of Engineering, with a fourth researcher joining the Faculty of Science in April. From the safety of Sydney, they have contributed to Ukraine's rebuilding effort with innovative and agile solutions borne from the hardships of war.
08 March 2024
Foot-eye coordination: how our vision changes in rhythm with our walking
Understanding how vision shifts as we walk could help develop early diagnostics for neuromuscular or psychiatric illness; understand changes in mobility as we age; or develop support for sports science and athletic training.
08 March 2024
How to get a job at Atlassian (or anywhere) as a new grad
Discover expert strategies from alumna Elyssa Goodman on how to navigate the job search as a new graduate. Explore the importance of valuing all types of experiences and gain valuable insights into the key attributes that can help you land your dream job.
08 March 2024
5 minutes with Young Women in Sustainable Development founder, Ané Coetzee
Ané Coetzee is dedicated to empowering young women to develop a more sustainable future and have their voices heard. In the lead up to International Women's Day we caught up with her to find out how she is inspiring inclusivity and progress through her organisation Young Women in Sustainable Development.
06 March 2024
How much weight do you actually need to lose? It might be a lot less than you think
BMI (Body Mass Index) is often used as a benchmark for determining weight-related health, but emerging research suggests that both BMI and the weight loss industry's messaging may exaggerate the amount of weight individuals need to lose for improved health.
06 March 2024
Around 10,000 steps a day may counteract health risks of high sedentary time
In good news for office workers, a new study from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre has found increasing your step count may counteract the health consequences of too much sedentary time each day.
06 March 2024
How to make schools gender inclusive
Becoming co-educational is not the answer to gender-inclusivity. Rather, a holistic, community-involved approach is needed, write Drs Kellie Burns and Jessica Kean.
06 March 2024
The Lewis Trilogy is ultimately about a love for theatre
Associate Professor Ian Maxwell, Chair of Theatre and Performance Studies, reviews The Lewis Trilogy, a sweeping tale by Australian playwright Louis Nowra, and ponders the power of a shared love of theatre in a "strange little room" between 120 in the audience.
06 March 2024
Overuse of NDAs in sexual harassment cases in Australian workplaces
A new report by Social Justice Practitioners-in-Residence at the University of Sydney Law School finds NDA overuse disadvantages and discriminates against women and calls for major reform from the legal profession.