2020
Articles
16 December 2020
'Same old housing' not right for modern Australia
New research finds that new homes being built in Australia are failing to meet the changing needs of Australia's diverse population in terms of the size and form of dwellings, tenure options and their affordability.
15 December 2020
Make Sense
The energy and activity that normally fills the Wilkinson building moved into a virtual space this year, allowing students to showcase their work in a new dynamic form with a wide audience. The Architecture and Design Graduate Exhibition is now available to view online.
09 December 2020
Innovation ensures equity and enables teaching during COVID
A multidisciplinary project featuring Bachelor of Design Computing students, expanded learning opportunities for Sydney Medical Program students and ensured equity for rural-based students by redeveloping an out-dated teaching module.
02 December 2020
Marginal and informal housing a COVID health risk
New research finds the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a rise in underlying housing vulnerabilities such as overcrowding and a link between falling demand for Airbnb style short-term rental accommodation and an increase in long-term private rental housing availability.
01 December 2020
Strategic plan sets change in motion for Architecture, Design and Planning
The newly released 2020-2023 Strategic Plan for the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning details the path to continued innovation and thought leadership to build a sustainable future.
20 November 2020
Sydney has the most influential academics in Australia
Two academic rankings lists published recently cement the University of Sydney's position as a world leader in research.
18 November 2020
Over $1 million in ARC funding for our researchers
Researchers from the The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning have been awarded more than $1 million by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for new projects.
16 November 2020
ARC success for University of Sydney researchers
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced University of Sydney researchers will receive funding for more than 50 new Linkage and Discovery projects.
28 October 2020
Quality teaching spurs jump in Times subject rankings
The University shows strong performance in the Times Higher Education subject rankings.
07 October 2020
Dhuwarr: a celebration of Gomeroi grasses, grains and placemaking
For First Nations cultures of Australia, we are a collective of hundreds of countries, rich with connection to the earth. A new installation explores this understanding - a distinct approach that aims for meaningful cultural and knowledge exchange.