Success stories
University of Sydney students embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship
With the business world placing increasing emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, University of Sydney students are embracing new opportunities to turn their business ideas into reality.Read more.
New partnership with Qantas will mean smarter flying
The University of Sydney and Qantas have entered into a four-year partnership to develop a flight planning system that will help the airline fly optimised routes, reduce fuel consumption and improve operational effectiveness.Read more.
A research gold mine
The RTCMA aims to fulfil Rio Tinto’s vision of a completely automated and remotely operated mine. Steven Scheding explains how this Centre is great for researchers, students, and Australia’s GDP.Read more.
Smart grids
By incorporating wireless technology, Branka Vucetic and Wibowo Hardjawana, in collaboration with AusGrid, aim to better understand the challenges in the implementation of smart grids, while creating cost and energy efficient communication networks for the benefit of Australians. Read more.
The cane toad march
North Eastern NSW is now home to one of Australia’s most infamous invaders – the poisonous cane toad. Partnering with several organisations, Rick Shine hopes to gain a greater understanding of this new incursion whilst also combating the toad’s harmful impact on native species. Read more.
Port Moresby urbanisation project
Paul Jones is working with the government of Papua New Guinea on policies that will guide the urbanisation process of Port Moresby. Read more.