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15 August 2024
First urban night sky place in Southern Hemisphere
Light pollution is a growing global threat to ecosystems and the environment, affecting natural cycles and causing species populations to decline. But recent work that University of Sydney's Dr Emrah Baki Ulas contributed to, is helping safeguard the future of darkness at a Sydney reserve - a first in the Southern Hemisphere.
15 August 2024
Sydney continues in top global 100 in ARWU rankings
In the ARWU 2024 rankings the University continues in the top 100 and moves to first in NSW and third in Australia.
14 August 2024
The trace is not a presence ... exploring Chinese heritage through art
Five Australian artists of Chinese heritage celebrate the evolving nature of identity in 'The trace is not a presence ...', at the Chau Chak Wing Museum's China Gallery, opening on 24 August.
13 August 2024
Emergency cash payments found to have positive impact on vulnerable young Australians
A University of Sydney study has found that Australian government emergency cash payments, like JobKeeper, significantly helped young adults with pre-existing mental health disorders during the pandemic. Its findings can be built on to inform future crisis support plans about the importance of financial aid.
13 August 2024
NSW primary school syllabus overhaul: experts explain
University of Sydney education experts weigh in on how changes to science, history, arts and physical health and wellbeing in the new primary school syllabus will affect teachers and students.
13 August 2024
The Sydney student fighting for disability rights around the world
As a child in Saudi Arabia, Umar was refused entry to school because of his disability. Now 28, he is completing a PhD at the University of Sydney and campaigning for equal rights for people like him.
13 August 2024
Making workers return to the office might not make them any more productive, despite what NSW premier says
Employers and workers agree that working from home is more productive, with most time saved on commuting spent working instead, writes Professor David Hensher for The Conversation.
12 August 2024
Young and vulnerable will keep fighting for a safe climate
Dr Blanche Verlie, Sydney Horizon Fellow from Gender and Cultural Studies, argues we must both adapt to climate change and continue to reduce emissions in her review of Clive Hamilton and George Wilkenfeld's new book Living Hot: Surviving and Thriving on a Heating Planet.
09 August 2024
How does screen time affect kids' health?
The debate over kids' screen time is ongoing. Screen time can aid learning and creativity, but excessive use can harm children's physical health and development. Dr Nick Fuller, Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney, explains why.
09 August 2024
Max Dupain captures university life in the Cold War era
A new Chau Chak Wing Museum exhibition of work by Max Dupain, one of Australia's best-known modernist photographers, documents the nation at a crossroads.