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06 December 2023
University of Sydney continues to excel in sustainability ranking
The University placed seventh globally and first in Australia in the QS Sustainability Rankings, which ranks institutions worldwide. We ranked first globally for the social impact category.
01 December 2023
Photonic chip that 'fits together like Lego' opens door to local industry
New semiconductor architecture integrates traditional electronics with photonic, or light, components. Designed by Dr Alvaro Casas Bedoya in the School of Physics, the chip could have application in advanced radar, satellites, wireless networks and 6G telecommunications.
01 December 2023
University of Sydney and UTS collaborate on Digital Central
New collaboration at Tech Central gives students the opportunity to work directly with the biggest and brightest in tech.
01 December 2023
Sydney researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter
Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered new structural relationships in complex networks, such as X (formerly Twitter) and political blogs, that could help explain the digital flow of information.
01 December 2023
New perspective on limits of survival and liveability in extreme heat
Record-breaking heatwaves made headlines during 2023, raising questions about how humans will survive and function in a warming world. A new study suggests the outlook may be even worse than expected, challenging recommended thresholds for survivability in the heat.
30 November 2023
Landscape dynamics determine the evolution of biodiversity on Earth
In groundbreaking research published in Nature, Dr Tristan Salles and colleagues show that sediment flows have set the limits to species diversity on Earth over the past half billion years.
23 November 2023
Two Sydney academics awarded public policy funding
The James Martin Institute (JMI) awarded its prestigious annual Policy Challenge Grants during a ceremony at the State Library of NSW on Wednesday evening.
22 November 2023
Quantum tech for health: Sydney team wins Wellcome Leap contract
A multidisciplinary team at Sydney Nano from the Sydney Medical School, Physics and Chemistry is using emerging quantum technology to explore new molecules to treat disease.
22 November 2023
Should OpenAI's board have fired Sam Altman?
OpenAI's board is facing backlash for firing CEO Sam Altman - but it's good it had the power to, writes Dr Joanne Gray, Lecturer in Media and Communications. She argues big tech companies could benefit from more accountability.
15 November 2023
Sydney researchers win NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering
Three researchers from the University of Sydney have received NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering, recognising their impactful work on the local and global stage across science, health and engineering.