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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.

Professor Anita Ho-Baillie (left) and Dr Tess Reynolds have been named finalists in the 2021 Eureka Prizes for Science.

2021 Eureka Prize finalists announced

Two academics from the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Medicine and Health have been named as Eureka Prize finalists in recognition of their innovative research into solar-cell technology and 3D imaging.

4 in 1 blood pressure pill much more effective than monotherapy

The first large-scale, long-term trial of a new strategy using combinations of very low doses in one capsule, has demonstrated significantly improved control of high blood pressure - the leading cause of heart attack and stroke.

Early career researchers awarded $9m 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.

Sydney rises in latest ARWU ranking

The University of Sydney has ranked 69th in the world and 4th in Australia in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), improving its position by five places.

Urgent planning on heat and health needed to face climate crisis

Leading experts caution climate change projections require urgent planning and more investment in research to reduce the risks of heat-related disease and death.

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CUAVA-1 launches for deployment from International Space Station

A satellite designed and built in Sydney is helping pave the way for Australia's scientific and commercial space industry. Mission leader Professor Iver Cairns is Director of CUAVA.

Start-up raises $784,000 for baby resuscitation system

System aims to improve outcomes for the approximately ten million babies that experience breathing difficulties at birth each year.

Under-12s are increasingly catching COVID-19. How sick are they getting and when will we be able to vaccinate them?

What are the benefits of vaccinating children, both for the child and the community? And how will we know the vaccines are safe and effective for young children? Associate Professor Nick Wood explores the topic.

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Nine Sydney researchers awarded ARC Future Fellowships

University of Sydney researchers have been awarded more than $17m from the Australian Research Council to tackle challenges of national importance.

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Scientists help solve insulin puzzle

Researchers have identified a cell communication pathway that controls cell growth and survival, and the finding could eventually help to develop treatments for diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

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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