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01 May 2024
Where to next in Australia's battle with Elon Musk and X?
Professor Terry Flew, in Digital Communications and Culture, says the Australian government's battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those vulnerable to its harm?
01 May 2024
Methane emissions from landfill could be turned into sustainable jet fuel in plasma chemistry leap
A new plasma technique developed by researchers at the University of Sydney could help create a circular economy for waste-generated methane emissions.
22 April 2024
Fake news and misinformation: Sydney universities launch new database
Terry Flew, Professor of Digital Communication and Culture, leads a team of researchers working to combat misinformation, fake news and disinformation online.
18 April 2024
Why your students don't do the readings
It's a common complaint among teachers, but new research suggests a different approach to readings can significantly improve student engagement.
11 April 2024
Net Zero course to equip business leaders ahead of mandatory climate reporting deadline
The transition to net zero is the great challenge of this century, and more support is now available for businesses preparing for new climate reporting requirements.
11 April 2024
Plant more native trees to reduce landslide risk, say researchers
Landslides typically occur under heavy rain. With the potential for increased precipitation due to climate change and a possible return to La Nina reinforcing slopes with native trees and shrubs could be an effective, economical and sustainable solution.
10 April 2024
EVs face future challenges despite increasing uptake
Few Australians are opposed to electric vehicles in principle - but a new transport survey has revealed one key hurdle to widespread uptake.
08 April 2024
Chinese investment in Australia falls to second lowest level since 2006
Chinese investment in Australia has diversified but plateaued, the latest report from The University of Sydney Business School and KPMG reveals.
05 April 2024
New privacy-preserving robotic cameras obscure images beyond human recognition
Robotic researchers have developed a new approach to designing cameras, which they say could help protect the images and data collected by smart home devices and internet-of-things technology.
27 March 2024
University of Sydney researchers to inform government on jobs, skills and immigration
Three University of Sydney academics have had their research expertise recognised with appointments to councils informing Australian government policy in the critical areas of jobs and skilled immigration policy.