A new report from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney reveals Australia’s short-term rental market is concentrated in coastal towns, with research revealing listings in some areas – like Byron Bay – now make up nearly 18 percent of housing stock.

The Eureka Prize is among the top science awards in Australia, honouring the calibre of research and innovation, celebrating leaders in their field.

False balance in COVID reporting has thrown fuel on the conspiracy fire and promoted a dangerous anti-science agenda, experts write for The Conversation.

The Faculty of Engineering has been awarded a $5M grant for the establishment of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for High-Speed Propulsion, Rocket and Launch Systems.

Archived footage shows a native water rat attacking a European black rat near Manly on Sydney Harbour.

When penalty rates are cut, there can be consequences for businesses and the wider economy.

The Matilda Centre study of 5000 students across three states finds education helps curb nicotine use.

The partnership between the University of Sydney Business School and UN Women Australia aims to promote gender equality at the most senior levels of the nation’s public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors.

Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated.

One of the largest recruitment campaigns to support women in engineering is now underway at the University of Sydney, encouraging more academics into the field.

To mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, we share how we are bridging research excellence and practical frontline expertise with anti-slavery experts from community organisations.

New legislation has been introduced to strengthen safety in early childhood education and care services.

Walking 7000 steps a day can lower the risk of an early death by up to 47 percent.

Largest global study into self-medicated treatments led by Lambert Initiative reveals surprising results.

Respected endocrinologist and senior leader to join the University on 1 September 2025.

Online exercise clinic TOP UP has improved mobility by 17 percentage points, reduced pain by 10 percentage points, and lowered fall risk for older Australians from Bondi to the back of Bourke.

Sector-first report sets new national benchmark for emissions transparency, risk governance and higher education leadership.

Extensive study shows how coronaviruses evolve in their natural host.

Alongside the decline in vaping rates, the number of young people who have never vaped has increased.

New data reveals huge risks and costs of common back pain treatment, with a quarter of recipients requiring corrective surgery following treatment.

Winston Churchill, a German submarine and a platypus' untimely demise: students delve into museum archives to solve a monotreme mystery.

Leading researcher in wireless engineering, Professor Yonghui Li, has received an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Laureate Fellowship – one of eight new projects supported under the scheme.

New research finds heavy workloads and unpaid hours are diminishing the quality of early childhood education and care.

The severity of 'jet lag' linked to worse mental health symptoms in Sydney patients.

Rising house prices are contributing to the cost of living crisis for Australian households. What does this mean for Australia's divorce rate?

Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrates J.W. Power’s art and bequest.

Over $10 million in funding awarded for research

Researchers awarded over $3.6 million in Australian Research Council Industry Fellowships

Four projects have been awarded just under $9 million in Australia's Economic Acceleration Innovate grants.

Children are still at increased clinical risk due to being more physically active and less aware of the need to drink fluids.

The UN Environment Programme is meeting in Geneva in August to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. Health experts argue the treaty needs to go further to protect our health from toxic plastics.

New exhibition by Dr Sanné Mestrom invites families to play, build and rethink modernist art.

Researchers develop immersive, GPS enabled app that weaves Elders' yarns and soundscapes into real-world locations to help visitors connect with Country

Technology could be used to design new and improved molecules that solve biotech or medical problems.

Sydney Pharmacy School researcher Joanna Harnett explains users of vitamin B6 still risk overdosing, as TGA review continues.

Scientists have developed lightning-produced ammonia in gas form - a new, more efficient method that brings us closer to sustainable production of ammonia and transition to a hydrogen-based economy.

Australian filmmaker Cate Shortland honoured for her contributions to the art of film.

The price changes might make sense for those in cities, but don't capture the reality of service delivery in rural and remote areas.

At some point the surging US debt pile will become unsustainable and risk a financial crisis. But at what point does that happen?

If it feels like your child's diet consists entirely of snacks that'd outlast the apocalypse, you’re not alone. Here's why processed foods are the go-to for many kids – and what you can do about it.

The University of Sydney has released the external report of the Investment Policies Review Working Group established last year.