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17 November 2022
Deliveroo's exit from Australia shows why gig workers need more protection
Dr Alex Veen from the University of Sydney Business School unpacks the cutthroat market dynamics of the on-demand gig economy.
17 November 2022
Education Minister delivers inaugural Bradley Oration
Last night the Federal Minister for Education, Hon. Jason Clare MP, unveiled the membership and terms of reference for the Australian Universities Accord and committed to a new era of collaboration and reform.
10 November 2022
Uluru Statement from the Heart wins 21-22 Sydney Peace Prize
A push for First Nations recognition in the Constitution has been awarded Australia's only international prize for peace - the Sydney Peace Prize.
09 November 2022
Ruth Bader Ginsburg theatre production is beautifully crafted
Associate Professor Penelope Crossley, from the Law School, reviews a thrilling one woman play about American Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, presented by Sydney Theatre Company.
28 October 2022
Socceroos and Diamonds protest ‘sportswashing’: experts weigh in
Australia's soccer and netball teams have dominated headlines this week for their political stances, drawing support and criticism from University of Sydney experts.
27 October 2022
Scientists warn of Earth's unequivocal climate emergency
Earth's vital signs have deteriorated to the point humanity is "unequivocally" facing a climate emergency, an international coalition of researchers warns in a report published today.
05 October 2022
Conspiracy theories thrive on YouTube, new study
A new study by social media researchers at the University of Sydney and QUT has found conspiracy theories are thriving on YouTube despite the platform's efforts to harden posting rules and guidelines.
29 September 2022
Trailblazing women paved the way for future women of law
Since Ada Evans became the first woman in Australia to graduate in law 120 years ago, many other trailblazing women at the University of Sydney have followed in her footsteps. In 2022, we celebrate all our women of law - from those who paved the way to the changemakers of the future.
27 September 2022
Khmer Rouge trial in Cambodia comes to an end. What now?
Dr Rosemary Grey and Dr Rachel Killean from the Law School explain the final verdict of the United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia that rejected the genocide appeal by Khieu Samphan, aged 91.
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.
02 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.
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.
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.
14 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.