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2nd for impact Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
All of our 22 broad fields of research are ranked at world standard or above by the Australian Research Council
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Research

We're one of the world's top research universities

Our research is driven by the big picture. We take a problem and look at it from all angles, combining the expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines.

Coronavirus research and expertise

Sydney experts are at the forefront of COVID-19 research, from understanding its genetic origins to assisting recovery efforts.

Sydney researchers awarded ARC funding for 78 research projects

The University of Sydney has received more than $36 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to fund 78 research projects.

$10m for national stroke & heart research translation accelerator

Sydney has been announced as the joint lead of a multi-institution government-funded accelerator, with a focus on bridging the gap between great ideas, policies and the development of life-saving technologies.

Sydney's "factory of the future" ready to drive statewide innovation

A $25 million facility has today been launched to drive innovation and foster industrial output in the heart of Sydney's Tech Central.

How our experts shaped the COVID-19 response

Perhaps more than ever before, 2021 saw an increased demand for our researchers' expertise. Governments, industry, and the public were hungry for a better understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the way forward.

Nanosensing to solar fuels: Sydney Nano unveils new Grand Challenges

Four new visionary projects span sustainability, biosecurity, solar energy and health, drawing talent from across the University's faculties.

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Recipients of our 2022 SOAR prizes

Twenty-two of our academics have received a 2022 SOAR Prize.

Study advances knowledge of what happens in our cells after exercise

An international team of researchers has developed a new approach to pinpoint which proteins in our cells are most critical for increasing sugar absorption after exercise - an important benefit of exercise that can help maintain good blood sugar levels.

University of Sydney welcomes the launch of The Quantum Terminal

The University of Sydney today congratulated the NSW Government on the official launch of The Quantum Terminal, which is part of Tech Central, the biggest technology precinct its kind in Australia.

Sydney takes top honours in the 2021 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

University of Sydney researchers have been awarded three scientific research and innovation awards in the prestigious Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2021 for work on COVID-19, combatting addiction and breakthroughs in healing tissues and organs.

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Bionic eye study paves the way towards human trials

A bionic eye being developed by a team of biomedical researchers at the University of Sydney and UNSW has shown to be safe and stable for long-term implantation in a three-month study, paving the way towards human trials.

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Facilities

Pursuing research excellence requires the latest innovative technology across all disciplines. This is why we're investing in world-class and openly-accessible core research facilities.

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Industry and business partnerships

We connect our leading researchers and students with industry, business and government partners. We've seen the potential of these partnerships to tackle issues from climate change to bone regeneration.

It’s our responsibility to conduct the very highest quality research possible, driven by a desire to understand and discover new knowledge about the most fundamental and challenging problems that exist in our disciplines.

Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison