2019

Articles

18 April 2019

Cannabis use in inflammatory bowel disease: new surveys announced

Two new surveys announced for patients using or considering using medicinal cannabis to ease the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease and for specialists caring for these patients.
18 April 2019

World-record quantum computing result for Sydney teams

The quantum theory group at the University of Sydney is behind two papers published this month in Nature publications that are pushing the boundaries of quantum computing.
17 April 2019

Help spot insects on flowers by joining the wild pollinator count

Citizen scientists are invited to join the autumn Wild Pollinator Count from 14 to 21 April. Grab a hat and some sunscreen and get outdoors to spot pollinators for science.
16 April 2019

How we are improving food production

More and more people are becoming disconnected from food production. Our researchers recently attended the annual Camden Show to reconnect people with how their food is produced and show them how we are researching new ways to improve agricultural production.
16 April 2019

Portrait of Anne Green unveiled in School of Physics

The portrait, by Archibald Prize winning artist Yvette Coppersmith, will be displayed in the Physics Foundation Room.
12 April 2019

A lifetime of curing disease: Professor Charles Mackenzie

Professor Charles Mackenzie is a global leader in veterinary science and human health research, especially recognised for his work on understanding and treating parasitic diseases in both humans and animals.
11 April 2019

5 things you should know about slime mould

Jules Smith-Ferguson is a research student in our Experimental and Evolutionary Biology Lab, exploring the concept of minimal cognition by experimenting with slime mould.
10 April 2019

FameLab comes to NSW in one big night of science

FameLab is the world’s leading science communication competition to find and mentor young STEM researchers to share their stories with the world.
09 April 2019

Indigenous skills vital to conservation research outcomes

Sydney conservation biologists have demonstrated Indigenous rangers are an essential part of scientific research outcomes, and urge researchers around the world to give Indigenous peoples a voice.
09 April 2019

Expert tips for healthy ageing

Ageing is inevitable, so why wouldn't you want to maximise your chances of ageing well? Four of our experts shared tips at our Sydney Science Forum that could help you live a long and healthy life.