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15 February 2024
Looking towards the future of biomedical research and innovation
Researchers, clinicians, industry, government and philanthropic partners have come together to celebrate the future of biomedical research in Australia, with construction of the state-of-the-art Sydney Biomedical Accelerator set to begin this year.
09 February 2024
Engineers to develop robot maintenance crews in space
SmartSat is backing the University of Sydney with $2.3 million to research and develop robotic maintenance of satellites while in orbit in a step to extend the lifespan of vital space infrastructure.
08 February 2024
What made Earth a giant snowball 700m years ago? Scientists have an answer
Dr Adriana Dutkiewicz was inspired during a field trip to the Flinders Ranges to find out how volcanic activity turned our blue dot to an ice covered planet. Together with Professor Dietmar Muller and the EarthByte group, they've produced an answer.
02 February 2024
Scammed by 'fake news': animals led by the nose to leave plants alone
Loss of plants to herbivore feeding is a big economic and environmental problem. Most methods to deal with this are unethical, expensive or limited. PhD student Patt Finnerty has developed a new method that relies on animal preferences
31 January 2024
Black summer bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from tourism supply chains
A study by PhD student Vivienne Reiner from the Centre of Integrated Sustainability Analysis highlights economic vulnerabilities to extremes of climate change.
26 January 2024
University community recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours
A revolutionary approach to treating melanomas and major contributions to advancing immunisation, mental health, sound economic social policy, pain management and soil science were among the achievements of current University of Sydney staff individually honoured on Australia Day.
25 January 2024
Centralised social networks potentially hinder innovation
Social systems where influence is centred around one or two individuals can lead to pack mentality and group think in farming communities, according to new research.
26 December 2023
'Maintain Asian forest diversity to avoid climate change impact'
Research suggests that conservation of Asian forests now can help resist impacts from climate change.
21 December 2023
Why do dogs chew so much - and should we let them?
Professor Paul McGreevy is asking dog owners what they give their dogs to chew on - and how this helps them. You can take part in this landmark study.
15 December 2023
NHMRC awards $31m for innovative health and medical research
Researchers from the University of Sydney have been awarded more than $31 million in grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).