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Catch up on the latest news and innovations from our students and researchers or explore events related to the environment and sustainability.

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09 June 2021

University of Sydney launches Sustainable Investment Strategy

We will increase investment in sustainable solutions and exclude fossil fuel companies with inadequate transition plans from investments, building on our significant progress to date.
25 May 2021

Advances in solar panel technology

The fight against climate change might be gaining pace, but it seems green energy silicon solar cells are reaching their limits. The good news? Professor Anita Ho-Baillie is researching a substance that is cheaper, easier to handle and even more efficient.
26 April 2021

Hydrogen, renewables, manufacturing: what must happen next

Following international climate talks, Sydney experts from the Faculty of Engineering discuss the future of hydrogen energy, renewables and advanced manufacturing, and the investment that's needed to ensure Australia comes out on top.
21 April 2021

Sydney continues to excel in global impact rankings

University continues to excel in 2021 Times Higher Education Impact rankings which measure an institution's research, outreach and stewardship against UN Sustainable Development Goals.
08 April 2021

New modelling provides greater scrutiny for supply chains

Unethical or destructive practices can be hidden within supply chains bringing us items we want and need. Dr Arne Geschke uses data to drill into the complex global production web.