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28 September 2022
How is birdsong composed? Listening to the Australian pied butcherbird
An international collaboration between musicians and birdsong scientists has found that in the Australian pied butcherbird songs surveyed, the order of song elements is strongly related to rhythmical timing.
28 September 2022
Two University of Sydney academics to advise Government
The Australian Government has selected two University of Sydney academics to advise on national taskforces, recognising their expertise in gender equality and quantum computing respectively.
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.
20 September 2022
Graduate invention the cream of the oat crop
For some graduates, like Sarah Qian who studied in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the road less travelled can prove to be the most fruitful.
16 September 2022
Early career researchers awarded $9.5m funding
The University of Sydney has received funding for 22 research projects through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.
15 September 2022
Free cannabis testing for ACT home-growers
A study will examine home-grown cannabis in the Australian Capital Territory for medicinal and non/medicinal purposes. The goal is to investigate cannabis consumption, behaviours and attitudes among users.
12 September 2022
Is climate change disrupting maritime boundaries?
Rising sea levels, coupled with the natural variability of atoll islands and coral reefs, is creating new uncertainty in international law, with geopolitical implications.
09 September 2022
Research partnership to address international energy challenges
A new agreement will see experts from Australia and India working together on renewable energy technologies that are robust, cost-effective and reliable.
08 September 2022
Stone age surgery: earliest evidence of amputation found
A team of Indonesian and Australian researchers have uncovered the oldest case of surgical amputation to date in Borneo. The find presents a remarkable feat in human prehistory.
06 September 2022
University of Sydney partners with Tata Consultancy Services
A new partnership with Tata Consultancy Services will foster joint research projects and learning opportunities for students across India and Australia.
