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2nd for impact Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020
All of our 22 broad fields of research are ranked at world standard or above by the Australian Research Council
90+ research centres

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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 Edward Holmes.

Professor Edward Holmes named as NSW Scientist of the Year

One of the world's top authorities on viruses has been busy this year studying the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. His work has been recognised with the state's top honour for scientists.

Impact of COVID-19 widens gender equity gap: panel

Last week, Professor Rae Cooper from the Business School and Professor Renae Ryan from the School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health were panelists for an OECD discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on women in STEM.

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University strong performer in US News rankings

University continues strong performance in prestigious American rankings which rank universities from 86 countries on academic research and reputation.

Artist's impression of exoplanet TOI 700. Credit: NASA

Australian invention to make it easier to find 'new Earths'

University of Sydney scientists have developed a sensor that will help decipher the 'twinkle' of stars and allow for ground-based exploration of exoplanets. Their invention will be deployed in one of the world's largest telescopes at Mauna Kea, Hawaii.

How doctors can have more confidence in a COVID-19 diagnosis: analysis

University of Sydney researchers suggest using the methods of clinical epidemiology to help minimise uncertainty in a COVID-19 diagnosis and help public health decisions during the pandemic.

Lack of face-to-face contact could harm young professionals' careers

Less face-to-face interactions at work, due to COVID-19, could harm the long-term career prospects of young professionals, according to a new global survey that included University of Sydney graduates.

Who pays compensation if a COVID-19 vaccine has rare side-effects?

To encourage people to receive COVID-19 vaccines for the benefit of the entire community, we need compensation schemes to be in place if there is a rare but serious side-effect, writes Associate Professor Nicholas Wood.

Polycystic ovary syndrome treatment may hinge on diet

Sydney researchers have found diet could be a potential intervention for polycystic ovary syndrome after a mouse study showed promising results.

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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.

Contact us

Phone

+61 2 8627 8111

Email

research.support@sydney.edu.au

Address

Level 3, Administration Building (F23), University of Sydney, NSW, 2006.

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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