2024

Articles

02 December 2024

Lower residential speed limits: let’s stop the “car”nage

Professor Stephen Greaves and Ray Macalalag explain why they support lowering residential speed limits for reasons of safety, environmental benefits, and the potential for more active and healthier lifestyles by encouraging walking and cycling.

27 November 2024

Sydney academics to lead 57 ARC Discovery Projects

University of Sydney researchers have been awarded more than $36 million for 57 new research projects spanning AI, climate change, and industrial innovation in the Australian Government's highly competitive ARC Discovery Projects scheme
20 November 2024

Putting purpose at the heart of your career

When Meghal Shah discovered his "Ikigai", he discovered a career full of possibilities and passion.
19 November 2024

Sydney researchers recognised in highly cited list

Sydney academics have been recognised in Clarivate's 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list.
18 November 2024

The big payoff: Investing in yourself

From waiter and bar manager to the co-founder of the largest early stage VC fund in South East Asia, Chandra Tjan’s professional journey has seen him create a strong future in the dynamic world of tech and innovation.
14 November 2024

Manifesting an international future

Despite a background in marketing, the pull of Australia and the opportunity to broaden her professional and cultural horizons couldn’t be ignored. What came next was the first of many steps towards a fulfilling senior role at Google.
05 November 2024

Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data?

With data breaches on the rise, protecting personal information is more important than ever. But doing so remains fraught with challenges, write Professor Jane Andrew, Associate Professor Max Baker and Dr Penelope Bowyer-Pont.
05 November 2024

Academics elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to their fields, Professors Rae Cooper AO and Olivier Piguet have been elected as Fellows of the Academy.