Sydney Annual

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Message from the Chancellor

Chancellor Marie Bashir's introduction to the Sydney Annual.

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence's reflections on 2011 and the achievements made possible by our donors' support.

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Fast facts

Get a snapshot of the amazing things our people are doing in research, sport, performance and more.

Plant power

Professor Daniel Tan is exploring a new role for the agave plant as a biofuel.

Turning recycling into child’s play

Professor Anita Bundy and her team are using recycling to make school playgrounds healthier.

Lara Malins at work

Closing in on a new cancer vaccine

PhD student Lara Malins is pursuing a vaccine to prevent epithelial cancers.

Salah Sukkarieh works on a prototype

Flying smarter

Professor Salah Sukkarieh and his team are taking pilotless aircraft to new heights.

Creating a culture of giving

The University’s initiative to attract student donors has been successful.

Understanding ageing

A loved one’s painful struggle with Alzheimer’s disease inspired one family to support dementia research.

No-drill dentistry

A new approach to dental care may make the feared drill obsolete.

Rethinking man and machine

Meet Jason Christopher, one of our most thought-provoking artists.

Paying homage to healthy eating

The Charles Perkins Centre has joined forces with Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food to promote healthier eating.

Mozart’s modern protégée

Composer Sophie Spargo is proving herself a worthy modern successor to her hero, Mozart.

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Donor honour roll

The University of Sydney wishes to thank these donors for their generous support during 2011.

Investment and Capital Management Report

Investment and Capital Management is charged with managing the University’s endowments.