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27 November 2024
Philanthropy snapshot 2023 & 2024
Philanthropy is the engine that powers the University. From accelerating medical outcomes to transforming education, the University is dedicated to using every donation to build a thriving, enriched future for all. These snapshots provide a glimpse into the past year's activities, made possible by like‑minded supporters who share our vision.
26 November 2024
Sydney student wins Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship
Governor-General awards $40,000 scholarship to Commerce student Matthew Selkrig.
26 November 2024
The Australian recognises research excellence of University
The Australian's 2025 Research Magazine celebrates outstanding researchers at the University of Sydney including 24 researchers named as leaders in their respective fields nationally.
26 November 2024
Thirty-seven percent increase in deliberate self-poisonings among girls during COVID-19 lockdowns
A new study reveals a 37 percent increase in deliberate self-poisonings among female children and adolescents over the last four years. The increase is strongly correlated with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
26 November 2024
Sydney academics elected to Australian Academy of the Humanities
Two academics from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, in recognition of their outstanding contributions in their fields.
26 November 2024
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities
An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities. Dr Jordan Pitt is a mathematician and Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy) in the Faculty of Science.
25 November 2024
Kathleen's journey: A testament to change
Kathleen's story serves as a powerful reminder that every gift, no matter the size, helps build a legacy of learning and opportunity. What will your legacy be?
25 November 2024
Empowering Indigenous voices: Simone Sherriff's journey of community, co-creation and collaboration
Community is the common thread throughout Dr Simone Sherriff's academic journey. Working hand-in-hand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia, she is ensuring that their needs and voices are at the heart of research practice.
25 November 2024
Changing the beat: new solutions for cardiac arrhythmias
When a cardiac arrhythmia makes itself known, it could change your life or even take it. A team of early-career researchers are looking for solutions by following a new path.
25 November 2024
From Sydney to India: A life changing medical elective
Sydney medical students are given a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to undertake an elective term overseas, immersing themselves in new cultures and reshaping their understanding of medicine.