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Research with impact

The University of Sydney is ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in Australia for impact.*

At the University of Sydney our researchers are tackling the world’s greatest problems. Discover how we’re making an impact by exploring some of our research projects and breakthroughs.

Explore our research

COVID-19

The latest research, analysis and podcasts from our University of Sydney experts addressing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Society and culture

Our research extends beyond the laboratory and classroom, bringing new insight to how we live and the connections and complexities of our lives.

Environment

Our research into key global issues is making a difference in tackling environmental challenges, finding new approaches and solutions.

*Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020.

Technology

By better understanding and using existing technology and developing new ideas we are are impacting positive change.

Health and wellbeing

Bringing together knowledge from areas as diverse as the arts, philosophy and engineering alongside traditional medical research to make life better.

Creating research breakthroughs by thinking differently

Unlearning – an idea that transforms research outcomes by offering new perspectives and fresh approaches.