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26 September 2022
Majority of Gen Z unaware of how meat consumption impacts climate
A survey of young Australians by a University of Sydney researcher found that while the majority believe climate change is anthropogenic - caused by humans - fewer than half understand the impact of livestock and meat consumption.
05 September 2022
India visit to strengthen research and education partnerships
The Vice-Chancellor's week-long trip highlights India's vital importance to the University and to higher education in Australia.
19 August 2022
Climate threat to food supply chains creates 'domino effect'
New modelling by a multidisciplinary team of researchers shows the impact climate change and extreme weather events could have on food supply chains, with adverse effects on income, food and nutrient availability.
09 August 2022
How brain-monitoring tech advances could change the law
A world-first report from Dr Allan McCay in the Law School scrutinises advances in neurotechnology and what they might mean for the law and the legal profession.
19 July 2022
State of the Environment: report findings
The number of Australia's threatened species rose eight percent since 2016 and climate change is increasing pressure on every ecosystem. These are among the findings of Australia's highly anticipated 2021 State of Environment report, released today by the federal government.
11 July 2022
Your brain is better at busting deepfakes than you
While observers can't consciously recognise the difference between real and fake faces, their brains can, University of Sydney research shows.
22 June 2022
Sydney Policy Lab Director announced
The University of Sydney has appointed Dr Kate Harrison Brennan Director of Sydney Policy Lab, a multidisciplinary research initiative that fosters unique collaborations with people from different backgrounds to generate new knowledge and solutions.
21 June 2022
Fifth of global food-related emissions due to transport
Food transport constitutes 19 percent of food emissions, equivalent to 6 percent of emissions from all sources, new University of Sydney research finds.
21 June 2022
Is your insurance company watching you online and is it legal?
New research by Dr Zofia Bednarz has found insurers, using new AI and other models, may be able to collect your online data, and apart from anti-discrimination laws, there are no effective constraints on them using that data to price contracts.
16 June 2022
Honorary Fellowship awarded to distinguished lawyer
Adjunct Professor Richard Fisher AM, former University General Counsel, has been awarded the title of Honorary Fellow of the University.
31 May 2022
Very high doses of cannabis component CBD don't affect driving
University of Sydney-led research finds that 1500mg, the highest daily medicinal dose of cannabidiol (CBD), has no impact on people's driving or cognitive abilities.
17 May 2022
Major parties need to work harder to support women and families: Scorecard
The election promises of both major parties fall short of giving families the support they need to balance the demands of work and care, according to a new scorecard developed by 31 academics at 18 Australian universities.
06 April 2022
University of Sydney rises in QS subject rankings
In the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Sydney has nine subjects in the top 20 and 28 subjects in the top 50 globally.
30 March 2022
New public policy institute welcomes Chair
The James Martin Institute for Public Policy, of which the University of Sydney is a founding member, today announced the appointment of its new Chair of the Board.
22 March 2022
Sydney road networks could influence COVID spread, study shows
All roads lead to COVID, but some are more susceptible than others, a world-first study by Australian researchers has revealed.
18 March 2022
Net Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda
The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.
09 March 2022
Connecting foster kids to Country from home
Associate Professor Lynette Riley from the University of Sydney co-created Wiradjuri language workbooks for Indigenous children in permanent foster care, to help connect them with their culture.
25 February 2022
A Colombian-Australian with a border collie walks into a vet
A new generation of Australian veterinarians will be trained in diversity and inclusivity, thanks to a world-first cultural competence guide for the profession developed by University of Sydney experts.
25 February 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: experts explain
University of Sydney experts weigh in on the rapidly escalating Russia-Ukraine war.
21 February 2022
'Rebellious lawyer' joins Sydney Law School
The lawyer and activist will challenge students and staff to consider the ongoing impacts of colonial laws on First Nations and the importance of dismantling systemic racism in our society.
