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Faculty of Science

Innovate, discover, and tackle world-wide issues

We have a global reputation for research excellence, top international rankings and award-winning researchers and projects.

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Delve into the amazing world of science with us

Science is more than just lab coats, test tubes and equations. It embodies a way of questioning, testing and analysing the world so you can draw conclusions based on evidence.

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Our research is shaped by the big picture. We look at real-world problems from all angles, combining the expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines.

Industry and community

We are committed to bringing science research and engagement activities to the community. We work with industry partners to find new ways to drive and apply our discoveries.

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About the faculty

Conducting excellent research and creating the next generation of science talent in Australia is core to the Faculty of Science, as we play a leading role in Australia's ability to compete scientifically on the world stage.

Latest news

21 October 2020

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.

20 October 2020

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Careers in psychology

Psychology graduates work in a variety of roles in corporations and sporting groups, courts and gaols, hospitals and mental health facilities, universities, marketing and advertising, schools and private practice.

19 October 2020

Protect Antarctica Now

A team of female scientists, led by Australians, are urgently calling for a Marine Protected Area around the Antarctic Peninsula. One of the most diverse and wildlife-rich areas on the planet, the fate of the Peninsula's waters will be decided by a multinational government group today.

19 October 2020

Gelion smart solar benches at Cadigal Green, University of Sydney

University technology spin-off Gelion delivers smart solar benches

Safe, inexpensive and scalable: Gelion's new battery technology has been tested and installed on campus and is now ready for the commercial market in industry, agriculture and residential.

16 October 2020

Four winners at RACI awards

The awards recognise outstanding work in chemistry, from student achievement to career excellence.

15 October 2020

Murray River estuary

Human activity has made Murray estuary more vulnerable to drought

The acidification of the lower Murray River is a known problem. For the first time a study has married geomorphology and environmental chemistry to gain a better understanding of how the lakes formed - and how they should be managed.

13 October 2020

Lost in translation: why the lingua franca of science matters

The dominance of English in high impact factor journals may cause important research in other languages to be disseminated to a smaller audience, resulting in the potential distortion of research in some fields.

13 October 2020

Dark clouds and silver linings

From the devastating wildfires to the COVID pandemic across the globe, the year of 2020 has been downhill. But are we capable of seeing the silver lining amidst the face masks, hand sanitisers and endless isolation?

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand and our responsibility to respect and care for country, people and spirit.