2023
Articles
15 November 2023
University of Sydney secures four prestigious ARC Linkage Grants
The University of Sydney has secured funding to kick-start four new projects with industry and government partners, including the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Department of Primary Industries.
15 November 2023
Sydney researchers win NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering
Three researchers from the University of Sydney have received NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering, recognising their impactful work on the local and global stage across science, health and engineering.
15 November 2023
Downloading NASA's dark matter data from above the clouds
Data from a NASA mission to map dark matter around galaxy clusters has been saved by a new recovery system designed by scientists at the University of Sydney. The system allowed the retrieval of gigabytes of information, even after communication failed and the balloon-based telescope was damaged in the landing process.
07 November 2023
Fieldwork can be challenging for female scientists: 5 ways to make it better
Our recent study revealed broad perceptions and experiences of gender inequality in coastal sciences. We offer five ways to improve the fieldwork experience for women.
03 November 2023
Sydney academics awarded prestigious ARC Grants
University of Sydney academics have been awarded more than $24 million in funding for 42 new research projects, spanning accessible playgrounds for children with vision impairments, attracting and retaining quality teachers in early education, and developing facilities to improve renewable technology.
02 November 2023
Farewell to an Icon: The Legacy of Molonglo Telescope
In a celebration of its legacy, the University of Sydney recently bid farewell to the Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope.
01 November 2023
Nanowire 'brain' network learns and remembers 'on the fly'
Like a collection of 'Pick Up Sticks', the self-arranged network of nanowires mimics the synapse function of the brain. In this experiment, a network was trained to access dynamic online data that it learnt and memorised.
26 October 2023
Peace with Nature: Rejuvenating war-torn Colombia with sustainable development
An initiative set up by an interdisciplinary researcher in biodiversity conservation from the University of Sydney is helping former Colombian guerilla fighters transition into environmental custodians in the war-torn country.
25 October 2023
'Uncharted territory': climate scientists sound alarm over Earth's vital signs
This year has likely seen the hottest temperatures for 100,000 years. A global team of scientists, including Dr Thomas Newsome from Faculty of Science, has laid out the numbers.
24 October 2023
Meet the 2023 Alumni Award winners
Each year, the University of Sydney awards six Alumni Achievement Awards to alumni in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to their communities.
