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100% of our research is 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

Discover the latest research, analysis and podcasts from our experts addressing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

QS subject rankings reflect breadth of Sydney expertise

The QS 2020 Subject Rankings has rated 31 University of Sydney subjects in the top 50 globally, up from 30 in 2019.

Psychology - Faculty of Science

Three Australian Academy of Science award winners

The outstanding contributions to science of three of our researchers have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science.

Sonja Van Wichelen standing outside the University's Social Sciences Building.

University of Sydney sociologist bound for the IAS in Princeton

Associate Professor Sonja Van Wichelen has been invited to join the prestigious Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton (IAS), which counts Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer among its past members.

Virtual games help people stand and walk in rehab

VR, activity monitors and handheld devices can increase the chances people will stand and walk, the largest trial into the effects of digital devices in rehabilitation, carried out through three hospitals, has found.

Woman holding a #MeToo sign that covers her face

A possible legal solution to sexual harassment at work

By classifying sexual harassment as a workplace harm, workplace health and safety (WHS) laws could help prevent it, according to researchers.

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Opioid prescriptions for chronic non-cancer pain doubled in 24 years

A review of 24 years of global research has shown opioid prescribing doubled between 1991-2015, with demand most common for chronic conditions such as chronic lower back pain, finds University of Sydney-led research.

Marie Curie in her laboratory. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship to fund gender equity research

The struggle for equality of history's most famous woman of science will be at the forefront of Dr Millicent Churcher's mind when she undertakes a research project on gender equity at the Freie Universitat Berlin in Germany.

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New research demonstrates safety of phage therapy in patients

Researchers are looking into the potential of phage therapy to combat antibiotic resistance, with recent work suggesting there are no adverse reactions when given to patients with blood infections.

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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 the research team

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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Our Research strategy

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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