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5 biggest challenges facing Australian water

From data collection to climate change, we take a closer look at some of today’s most common challenges facing researchers and experts in water scarcity.

Professor Phil Gale receives prestigious Chemistry award

Professor Phil Gale, Head of the School of Chemistry, will receive the prestigious International Izatt-Christensen Award for 2018 for his seminal contributions to the field of selective anion recognition and transport.

Students search for fame in the lab

Four Sydney science students have reached the NSW FameLab semi-finals, a public speaking competition seeking to showcase creativity in science.

Industry impressed by innovative new food products

Food and agribusiness students Sarah Dawes and Andrew Dong recently competed in a nation-wide food product development competition. Now they return applying their skills (and love of macadamias) to Anzac biscuits.

Virtual reality: exploring new dimensions

Delve into the world of virtual reality and find out what the future holds, at the Sydney Science Forum 'Virtual Reality: exploring new dimensions'

Science alumnus Dr Mohit Tolani wins Alumni Award

Dr Mohit Tolani, who graduated with his Bachelor of Medical Science in 2010, has won the Outstanding Achievements of Young Alumni Award from the University of Sydney.

How to run a successful vet practice

Building a thriving veterinary practice takes skill. Success stems from a deep knowledge of animal health and welfare as well as sound business acumen. To learn more, we asked alumnus Dr Diederik Gelderman for some pointers.

Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith awarded medal from the Royal Society of NSW

At the Annual dinner of the Royal Society of New South Wales, Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith was presented with the History and Philosophy of Science Medal for 2017 for his contributions to the philosophy of biology.

Funding approved for new research in psychology

Five researchers from the School of Psychology have been awarded a total of more than $1 million in grant funding from the ARC this year.

New Head of School for Physics

Joining the University of Sydney in January 2018, Professor Céline Boehm is only the second woman to be Head of School for Physics in our history.