Faculty of Science

Conducting excellent research and creating the next generation of science talent in Australia have never been more important. The Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney accomplishes both of these, playing a key role in Australia's ability to compete scientifically on the world stage.

We encourage you to join us in our research and study, or simply tap into our expertise and discover more about Science at Sydney.

News & Events

  • Scientists get funny at Bright Club

    Bright Club

    Turning science into stand-up comedy, 3 scientists in the division of Natural Sciences at the University of Sydney will take to the stage as part of Bright Club at the Sydney Festival over 3 nights in January.

  • Prof Joss Bland-Hawthorn wins the 2012 Jackson-Gwilt Medal

    Professor Joss Bland-Hawthorn

    Professor Joss Bland-Hawthorn, from the School of Physics, has been named as the winner of the 2012 Jackson-Gwilt Medal, announced at the Royal Astronomical Society's annual meeting in the UK on 13 January 2012

  • Hotter homes produce smarter babies

    Bassiana duperreyi lizard

    A hotter home appears to produce babies with better cognitive abilities, but before you turn up the home heater to make your baby brainier, the research was conducted on the Australian lizard Bassiana duperreyi