University profile

The University of Sydney is a place that makes things happen. We are a community not just of excellence, but of impact. Here are just some of the remarkable things that our academics, students and alumni achieved in 2012.

The above video is an edited version of the Vice-Chancellor's address at the University's honorary degree ceremony in November 2012. See a full transcript and video of his speech.

2012 in pictures

Learn about what just a few of our people were up to this year - click on each picture to find out more. Learn more about our successes and achievements by browsing our 2012 news archive.