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27 May 2020
Repatriating unexpected treasures in Arnhem Land
To mark National Reconciliation Week, we explore the unusual, fascinating career of University of Sydney archaeologist Professor Annie Clarke.
19 May 2020
Vale, Emeritus Professor Gerald Wilkes (1927-2020)
Emeritus Professor Gerald Wilkes, best known for establishing a basis for Australian literature scholarship, passed away on May 15, 2020.
14 May 2020
The future of recycling: 4 experts explain
The NSW Government recently conducted a survey on recycling and plastic waste. Ahead of its findings, to be released later this year, four academics comment on research into recycling and the development of advanced waste conversion technologies.
14 May 2020
Chau Chak Wing Museum announces opening exhibitions
The University of Sydney has released details of seven exhibitions that will launch when Australia's newest museum opens its doors in November.
05 May 2020
The Last Man by Mary Shelley is a prophecy of life in a global pandemic
Of Shelley's works, The Last Man (1826) has the most to say to us in our present moment of crisis and global pandemic, writes Dr Olivia Murphy for The Conversation.
22 April 2020
Sydney leads in world university Impact Rankings
Sydney has placed first in Australia and second globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which focus on the twin issues of protecting the environment while addressing inequality through sustainable development.
20 April 2020
ARC Linkage Projects success for Sydney researchers
University of Sydney projects have been awarded more than $2 million in funding in the latest rounds of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects outcomes.
17 April 2020
Breaking news and political precedent in Malaysia
As Australia grapples with issues around freedom of the press, Malaysia has made real progress. It is now rated as the most journalistically free nation in the Southeast Asian region. Premesh Chandran helped power that liberation and is using it as a tool for change.
15 April 2020
Bringing back the colour to ancient Egyptian coffins
Uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt used to involve a shovel, a gentle brush, and endless patience. Things have changed. Now archaeologists are using some of the most advanced technologies available.
08 April 2020
Uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt
The modest Egyptian coffin sat quietly for decades with no-one guessing its mystery. When the mummy within was finally discovered, it offered an opportunity to gain new insights into the glories of that ancient civilisation. The question was, how to start?
12 March 2020
Saving a language through song
Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Sydney Environment Institute Fellow, Dr Genevieve Campbell, has been researching Tiwi song language. Focusing on documenting endangered song sets and the creation of new works, this research is essential for the preservation of the language.
04 March 2020
Evolution and spine shape may predispose you to back problems
The reason many humans experience pain in their lower back can be found in our evolutionary past, according to new research from a team of bioarchaeologists at the University of Sydney, Simon Fraser University and the University of Liverpool.
04 March 2020
Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship to fund gender equity research
The struggle for equality of history's most famous woman of science will be at the forefront of Dr Millicent Churcher's mind when she undertakes a research project on gender equity at the Freie Universitat Berlin in Germany.
27 February 2020
New era for historic Nicholson Museum
After 160 years the University's Nicholson Museum is shutting its doors and moving the collection to the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
25 February 2020
University of Sydney sociologist bound for the IAS in Princeton
Associate Professor Sonja Van Wichelen has been invited to join the prestigious Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton (IAS), which counts Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer among its past members.
21 February 2020
The huge history of big hair bows
Hair bows may seem like cutesy accessories, but their facade is deceptively simple. Honorary research fellow in in digital cultures, Dr Fiona Andreallo, unravels the meaning behind the grosgrain.
17 February 2020
Fatal Woman, The Origin of Evil, and other tantalising tales
They may sell for 30 cents at the local op shop, but classic crime books - especially their cover art - warrant appreciation. Criminologist and artist Dr Carolyn McKay outlines their appeal.
10 February 2020
Oscars retrospective: Steven Spielberg's Jaws
Though now controversial for its portrayal of sharks as man-eaters, Jaws was - and remains - a groundbreaking cinematic feat. Film studies expert Associate Professor Bruce Isaacs explains what makes it a classic.
06 February 2020
University of Sydney Library seeks its next Printer in Residence
Talented letterpress printers and artists are invited to apply for the 2020 Printer in Residence Program, an 8-week residency that provides a unique opportunity to develop works using the Library's Albion Press workshop.
30 January 2020
Not just for laughs: 3 new ideas about humour
Funniness is culturally, contextually, and personally dependent, as highlighted in three pieces of quirky University of Sydney research.
