The University of Sydney

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  Crossing cultures

  A grant of $5.6 million will help us become the world's first university to address cultural competence at a whole of university level.

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  Feline fungus

  Our researchers have discovered a new species of fungus that causes life-threatening infections in humans and cats.

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  Preserving history

  Find out how a facelift for our Macleay Museum's Tasmanian tiger has implications for natural history collections everywhere.

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  Art leader

  Lecturer and artist Danie Mellor is taking up a leading role at the Australia Council for the Arts, one of the country's top arts bodies.

Facing fears

Professor Louise Sharpe is investigating anxiety development in children with asthma, where attacks can cyclically increase anxiety and fear. She's searching for volunteers to help in her research.

• Read the story
• Research support
• Research opportunities
• Our research

Reconciliation

The University acknowledged Australia's history during Reconciliation Week 2013. There were a range of engaging, provocative and educational events through the week.

• Wingara Mura strategy
• Info for future students
• Student support
• Get involved

What’s on at Sydney?

• Sydney Connections Breakfast with David Stratton 19 June
• Matt Laffan Memorial Address on Social Justice 19 June
• Sydney Ideas - Ageing Well: Size Does Matter 19 June
• Creative Arts Workshop 20 June
• Year 10 Information Evening 20 June
• Aged Care Reform: Advancing Quality in Dementia Care 21 June