2019
The latest news and expert opinion from the University of Sydney
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12 December 2019
Barry and Joy Lambert recognised as medicinal cannabis pioneers
Philanthropists Barry and Joy Lambert have been recognised with Honorary Fellowships by the University of Sydney for their pioneering collaboration on the establishment of the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics.
12 December 2019
Law School scholar named nation's top criminologist
The University of Sydney Law School's Professor of Criminology Gail Mason has been recognised for her lifetime achievements and contributions to criminology with the top national honour in the field.
11 December 2019
The Honourable Dr Robert Austin receives Doctor of Laws
Arts/Law graduate, Sydney Law School academic and former Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Hon. Dr Robert Austin has received a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) for his contributions to the legal profession.
11 December 2019
Exploring the impact of exercise on brain health in older people
Researchers are looking for people aged 60 and over to participate in a research study exploring the impact of different types of exercise on brain health in older people with early thinking or memory problems.
11 December 2019
$10.5m facility to boost bioengineering research
The University of Sydney has provided $10.5 million to create a bioengineering facility "that brings together excellence in research and teaching in service of better health outcomes for us all."
11 December 2019
University of Sydney Law School declares climate emergency
Accepting the warnings delivered by climate scientists about the dangerous state of the earth's climate, the Board of The University of Sydney Law School has voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency.
10 December 2019
Re-framing the gap year for regional students in NSW
A group of the country's leading education researchers and equity practitioners have received funding from the New South Wales Government for a project aiming to help regional high school students make decisions about addressing and resolving gap year needs.
10 December 2019
Charter of Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom to be adopted
Yesterday the University of Sydney's Senate agreed to adopt the recommendations of its French Review Model Code Implementation Group.
10 December 2019
Sydney researchers receive $41 million in NHMRC funding
Researchers from the University of Sydney have received more than $41 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to improve the health of Australians.
09 December 2019
Sydney's newest museum reaches a major milestone
This morning the University of Sydney held the topping out ceremony for the new Chau Chak Wing Museum, marking a major milestone towards the official opening next year.