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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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30 May 2023

Professor Julie Cairney (left), Dr Kyu-Tae Kim from Pharos and Professor Michael Kassiou.

AI drug discovery will power collaboration with Pharos Therapeutics

Partnership with Pharos will give the Drug Discovery Initiative access to the Pharos Chemiverse platform, with more than 230 million pieces of data to help identify promising compounds.

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25 May 2023

Professor Richard Payne FAA. Photo by Stefanie Zingsheim

Professor Richard Payne elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

In recognition of his international leadership in chemical biology and organic chemistry, Professor Payne from the School of Chemistry has joined the ranks of esteemed scientists as a Fellow in the Australian Academy of Science.

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24 May 2023

New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues

A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss.

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18 May 2023

Professor Iver Cairns (left) with CUAVA PhD student Savannah McGuirk at the awards ceremony.

Iver Cairns recognised as Scientist of the Year at the Australian Space Awards

Winning from a group of 10 finalists, Professor Iver Cairns has dedicated his award to the scientists and students helping build Australia's space industry through CUAVA training centre.

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17 May 2023

Growing sustainable everyday products using mushrooms

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a biological growing process that uses mushrooms to turn organic waste into compostable products as a low-cost, sustainable solution to plastics.

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10 May 2023

Four ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships

Dr Nicky Wright and Dr Jianping Zhang, from the Faculty of Science, and Dr Eason (Yi-Sheng) Chen and Dr Rui Tang, from the Faculty of Engineering, have been successful in receiving ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships.

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09 May 2023

Professor Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou staring up with a blue sky in the background.

Guilt-free energy

A recent gift has accelerated hydrogren researcher Professor Kondo Francois Aguey-Zinsou towards his goal of producing zero-carbon energy for everyone.

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05 May 2023

Professor Michael Kassiou (left) and Associate Professor Michael Bowen. Photo by Stefanie Zingsheim

Sydney spinout lands $273m deal to develop drugs for psychiatric disorders

Compounds developed by Professor Michael Kassiou's drug discovery team for Kinoxis Therapeutics will be used to target oxytocin receptors with the aim of creating medicine to treat schizophrenia, depression and other neuropsychiatric illness.

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