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06 April 2020
Five things that will help fight the coronavirus
Experts from the Sydney Policy Lab want to empower citizens and policymakers to help stop the COVID-19 spread, and build a better future once it dissipates.
26 March 2020
Why suspending housing evictions will defend against COVID-19
University of Sydney researchers believe the COVID-19 pandemic is a double crisis affecting public health and the economy with both aspects playing out in our housing system.
17 March 2020
The dos and don'ts of coronavirus self-isolation
People should avoid contact with any person in their household who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting test results, writes Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott.
16 March 2020
Private schools don't save taxpayers' dollars
Education researchers from three Australian universities have crunched government numbers, and countered an oft-held belief in the process.
07 February 2020
Should Australia ban petrol cars?
Britain has announced it will ban petrol and hybrid cars by 2035. University of Sydney experts comment on whether Australia can and should adopt a similar policy.
28 January 2020
China in 2020 - what can we expect?
Last Saturday 25 January was Chinese New Year. As we move into the year of the rat, experts at the University of Sydney share their thoughts on what we can expect from China in 2020.
23 January 2020
Dissecting Prime Ministers' Australia Day speeches
Australia Day and Anzac Day are meant to be opportunities for Prime Ministers to unite and inspire Australians, yet research suggests that their speeches often don't reflect diversity and can even marginalise certain groups.
14 January 2020
What will shape our world in 2020?
In 2020, unrest in Hong Kong, political turbulence in Australia, and spats over social media will continue to dominate the news. Meanwhile, the gaming industry, significantly larger than the film and music industries, might experience travails and triumphs.
19 December 2019
University of Sydney joins SCRIPTS Centre of Excellence
University of Sydney social scientists will help address fundamental questions about the development of politics and society as part of a new multimillion-dollar cross-university research project.
16 December 2019
Indian Minister praises University's role in consumer protection
The Indian Minister responsible for consumer protection has praised the University of Sydney Business School's role in a major overhaul of his country's consumer protection laws, which he says will empower the people of India with enforceable rights.
13 December 2019
Report highlights challenges for mature workers and workplaces
A new report has found mature workers across Australia feel excluded in today's workforce and have limited development opportunities and flexible work arrangements, compared to younger workers.
04 December 2019
New NSW Public Policy Institute to be established
A new public policy institute will be established to undertake research on the most pressing public policy issues facing New South Wales.
28 November 2019
Changing the face of Australia's leadership
The University of Sydney has created a fellowship program to nurture cultural diversity within the next generation of Australian leaders.
20 November 2019
Meet Australia's High Commissioner to India
As a delegation from the University travels across India, Her Excellency Harinder Sidhu tells us about the pressures and rewards of her role, and her hopes for Indian students at Sydney.
13 November 2019
How transit scaling shapes our cities
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney reveals public transport investments in large metropolitan areas reap a better return, with more passengers adopting public transport, than those in smaller cities.
11 November 2019
Two new Fellows elected to the Academy of Social Sciences
Two University of Sydney social scientists have been elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia in recognition of their world-leading research in the fields of intellectual history and environmental justice.
06 November 2019
What caused air pollution in New Delhi? Sydney experts respond
On Sunday, air pollution in New Delhi, India reached its worst levels for the year, with authorities declaring a public health emergency and ordering the closure of schools. Experts discuss the causes of the air pollution and the significant health impacts.
30 October 2019
Lockout laws review shows vital role of transparent data analysis
Processes of data collection and analysis used to decide policy need to be as independent and transparent as possible, academics from the University of Sydney's Centre for Translational Data Science say.
01 October 2019
Experts respond to Sydney night-time economy report
A state government report has recommended repealing the lockout laws in the Sydney CBD, consistent with evidence the University of Sydney's Centre for Translational Data Science provided to the government's inquiry.
27 September 2019
Troubled waters: experts comment on the drought and water policy
Australia is bracing for another hot, dry summer. With no respite in sight for drought-affected communities, what's the long-term solution for our chronic water shortage? University of Sydney experts weigh up the options and examine current policy proposals.
