The University's historic collection of medical pathology specimens - used to teach medical students about crucial aspects of human diseases for generations - will be preserved in perpetuity thanks to a $2 million donation from businessman Len Ainsworth.
The Australian population is growing more rapidly than previously predicted, putting huge pressure on urban areas. University of Sydney people are part of the urban design debate so future cities are more liveable and sustainable.
Two of Sydney's most significant arts patrons are donating $1.75 million to the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney.
The University of Sydney has received a $35 million gift from the Susan and Isaac Wakil Foundation. In 2015 the Wakils gave an unprecedented $10.8 million to Sydney Nursing School to establish 12 annual nursing scholarships, bringing their total University giving to nearly $46 million.
Comprised of two of the University's historic buildings, joined by a new modern extension, the Chau Chak Wing Museum will allow precious and rarely seen objects from the University's collections to be displayed together for the first time.