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All of our 22 broad fields of research are ranked at world standard or above by the Australian Research Council
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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.

Sydney researchers ranked among global elite

Around 400 academics from the University of Sydney have been recognised among the best in the world in their fields, from renewable energies and chronic disease prevention to space science.

Australian researchers honoured for work in infectious disease prevention

A group of infectious disease experts combating the spread of tuberculosis in Vietnam has been recognised for their tireless research and advocacy, which has spanned over a decade.

$2.2M boost for research equipment and infrastructure

The University of Sydney has been awarded more than $2.2 million in funding for new research equipment and infrastructure.

Fellows formally admitted to Australian Academy of Science

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed three rounds of University of Sydney fellows into its ranks in admission ceremonies at this year's Science at the Shine Dome event in Canberra.

Senior appointments to lead research infrastructure and training

The University of Sydney is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Ringer Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) and Professor Louise Sharpe to Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Researcher Training), two newly created senior leadership positions.

Academics named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Humanities

University of Sydney academics from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Sydney Law School have been appointed as Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.

NSW Scientist of the Year

Professor Glenda Halliday has been named as 2022 New South Wales Scientist of the Year, in recognition of her work identifying and understanding dementia and degenerative motor syndromes.

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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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We connect our leading researchers and students with industry, business and government partners. We're working with our partners to tackle issues ranging from climate change to mental health.