November

25 November 2024

Roar and score: how family support fuels Olympic dreams

One Sydney alumna‑turned‑Olympian has shown what community support makes possible.

25 November 2024

Fighting melanoma: A journey of survival and giving back

After their son Nick's life was saved from advanced melanoma, the Guy family turned their gratitude into action. By giving to melanoma research, they aim to support a future where melanoma is a thing of the past.

22 November 2024

Social venture improves risk taking and mental health in 1400 schools across Australia

Ever considered spinning your research out into a startup company, social venture or a not-for-profit? Professor Nicola Newton and Dr Katrina Champion share their experience turning research into a positive resource for students.

22 November 2024

How climate change feeds our wars

A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could end tomorrow, climate change will still shape the futures of millions, writes PhD candidate Luisa Bedoya Taborda and Associate Professor Michele Barnes from the School of Project Management, Faculty of Engineering.

21 November 2024

Shaping the future of teaching

The University of Sydney continues its commitment to providing equitable access to education for all, encouraging diverse pathways into education for high school students and supporting the early career teaching community in regional Australia.

20 November 2024

Parents don't need to feel guilty about day care - children can thrive

A new research discussion paper reviewing Australian childcare policy led by Associate Professor Luara Ferracioli advocates for universal access to early childhood education and care, highlighting its crucial role in a child's wellbeing and future success.

20 November 2024

Study raises concerns about the climate change and global conflict crises

As a lawyer Luisa Bedoya Taborda worked with rural communities forced off their land by armed groups in Colombia, South America. Now, she is doing a PhD at the University of Sydney on the impact of climate change in communities affected by conflict and has found that many countries most impacted by these crises are being overlooked.

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

Olympians, wizards, AI workshops and famous faces: The Alumni Festival returns to Sydney

Join famous faces, former peers, and the wider Sydney community for the Alumni Festival on Saturday 30 November.