Geosciences
24 September 2021
Student pioneers COVID-19 communication with cutting-edge tech
Research into developing a real-time suburb-by-suburb view of COVID-19 cases in New South Wales has earnt science PhD candidate Jamie Simpson accolade from global industry leader.
10 February 2020
5 powerful breakthroughs by Sydney Science women
In the quest for gender equality, United Nations has declared 11 February the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We take a look at Sydney Science women making headlines with their scientific discoveries and research.
14 October 2019
5 questions for Holly Kershaw
Meet Holly Kershaw, who runs chemistry and geoscience activities for school students and the public, as part of the Faculty of Science’s outreach activities.
30 September 2019
Young leaders driving climate action showcase their solutions
Danilo Ignacio de Urzedo is completing his PhD in the School of Geosciences on Amazon forest restoration. He was recently one of 500 young people who attended the UN Youth Climate Summit and UN Climate Action Summit in NY.
05 December 2018
What is the Tea Composition project?
You might be wondering why we care so much about soil. Soil is an essential, complex and highly valuable natural resource which we depend on to produce the vast majority of our food, fibre and economic sustainability.
24 October 2018
Why Sydney is a science destination
Combining spectacular beaches, lengthy summers and mild winters - Sydney has got it all. One aspect of this beautiful city remains relatively unknown to most people, Sydney is the perfect science destination.
08 October 2018
Earth sciences conference run by students for students
School of Geosciences is hosting the Geological Society of Australia Earth Sciences Student Symposium for New South Wales. This conference will showcase research from both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
31 August 2018
How Brazil can beat the odds and restore a huge swathe of the Amazon
PhD Candidate Danilo Ignacio de Urzedo and Senior Lecturer Dr Robert Fisher discuss whether conservation goals be delivered alongside economic, human, and social interests.