The University of Sydney

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  Quantum leap

  Find out about a major international breakthrough in quantum computing technology.

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  Child prodigy

  See how Lucia Li, an 11-year-old Sydney Conservatorium of Music student, won a major award at a top international piano competition.

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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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  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

New thinking

"The essence of cultural competence is having the ability to think, thrive, work and communicate ethically and effectively in spaces where there is more than one culture in play," says Professor Shane Houston.
Find out more.

• New National Centre for Cultural Competence
• Wingara Mura strategy
• Student support
• Get involved

What’s on at Sydney?

• Creative Arts Workshop 20 June
• Year 10 Information Evening 20 June
• Aged Care Reform: Advancing Quality in Dementia Care 21 June
• Sydney Ideas - "I Am Breathing" Film Screening 21 June
• Ancient Treasures from our Sister Cities 21 June
• Sydney Ideas - The Productivity Zombie 24 June