Our research
We are among the world's top research universities. The research we do here makes a real difference to our understanding of today's world and how we work and live in it.
Spotlight: Linkage projects
Sydney’s extensive research breadth and depth offers potential partners access to leading researchers in many fields. Through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Scheme our researchers are given the opportunity to collaborate with government and industry leaders, and gain new knowledge through interdisciplinary engagement. Through ARC Linkage and our reputation for innovative research, Sydney’s long-lasting partnerships continually benefit the broader Australian community, industry and the world.
Professor Jill Trewhella
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Story of the reef
Iain McCalman is working with Silentworld, using history to preserve the Great Barrier Reef.
Locusts and robots
Steve Simpson is working with the Australian Plague Locust Commission to understand locusts.
Smart grids
Branka Vucetic is working with AUSGRID to improve smart grid communication.
Empowering teachers
Janette Bobis is working with the Catholic Education Office to improve maths teaching.
The cane toad march
Rick Shine is working with the North Coast community to stop cane toads in their tracks.
Research in the Faculties
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Dentistry
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Information Technologies
- Health Sciences
- Law (Sydney Law School)
- Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
- Music (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)
- Nursing (Sydney Nursing School)
- Pharmacy
- Science
- Veterinary Science
- Visual Arts (Sydney College of the Arts)