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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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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 quantum physics, animal health, environmental sustainability, chemistry, psychology and mathematics.

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

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01 December 2023

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Photonic chip that 'fits together like Lego' opens door to local industry

New semiconductor architecture integrates traditional electronics with photonic, or light, components. Designed by Dr Alvaro Casas Bedoya in the School of Physics, the chip could have application in advanced radar, satellites, wireless networks and 6G telecommunications.

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01 December 2023

Sydney researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter

Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered new structural relationships in complex networks, such as X (formerly Twitter) and political blogs, that could help explain the digital flow of information.

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30 November 2023

Landscape dynamics determine the evolution of biodiversity on Earth

In groundbreaking research published in Nature, Dr Tristan Salles and colleagues show that sediment flows have set the limits to species diversity on Earth over the past half billion years.

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23 November 2023

Why study agricultural science at Sydney?

Our Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences blends innovation, hands-on learning, mentorship by renowned experts, and cutting-edge facilities – leading to diverse career avenues for graduates.

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23 November 2023

Sydney awarded for Aboriginal cultural heritage landscape project

The University of Sydney has won a 2023 Green Gown award for work to engage traditional Gamilaroi custodians in recording and assessing the cultural landscape of Llara Farm, part of the Plant Breeding Institute near Narrabri.

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23 November 2023

Two Sydney academics awarded public policy funding

The James Martin Institute (JMI) awarded its prestigious annual Policy Challenge Grants during a ceremony at the State Library of NSW on Wednesday evening.

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22 November 2023

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Sydney professors elected Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences

Three esteemed University of Sydney professors have earned peer recognition for their significant global contributions to history and psychology.

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22 November 2023

Professor Pablo Fernandez Peñas (left), Associate Professor Ivan Kassal and Dr Tingrei Tan.

Quantum tech for health: Sydney team wins Wellcome Leap contract

A multidisciplinary team at Sydney Nano from the Sydney Medical School, Physics and Chemistry is using emerging quantum technology to explore new molecules to treat disease.

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Photonic chip that 'fits together like Lego' opens door to local industry

Sydney researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter

Landscape dynamics determine the evolution of biodiversity on Earth

Why study agricultural science at Sydney?

Sydney awarded for Aboriginal cultural heritage landscape project

Two Sydney academics awarded public policy funding

Sydney professors elected Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences

Quantum tech for health: Sydney team wins Wellcome Leap contract

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Photonic chip that 'fits together like Lego' opens door to local industry

Sydney researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter

Landscape dynamics determine the evolution of biodiversity on Earth

Why study agricultural science at Sydney?

Sydney awarded for Aboriginal cultural heritage landscape project

Two Sydney academics awarded public policy funding

Sydney professors elected Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences

Quantum tech for health: Sydney team wins Wellcome Leap contract

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