2018
Articles
08 March 2018
Professor Hala Zreiqat named NSW Premier's Woman of the Year
Pioneering biomaterials and tissue engineer Professor Hala Zreiqat has been awarded the NSW Premier's Award for Woman of the Year.
02 March 2018
Our inspiring female engineers leading the way for progress
International Women’s Day on 8 March is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women and discuss what further steps can be taken to press for progress in gender equality.
28 February 2018
A beautiful life enabled by technology and opportunity
Computer science alumna Thanh Van Dang’s inspiring journey from market-seller to entrepreneur shows what can happen when young women are empowered to lead.
26 February 2018
Engineering students gain valuable industry experience from day one
Greater emphasis on the professional and softer skills engineering students require to standout in the workplace is at the core of our recently-launched Professional Engagement Program.
26 February 2018
University innovation on show at Sydney Design Festival 2018
A series of University of Sydney events in early March will explore the diverse uses of design - from encouraging innovation in the workplace, to solving complex humanitarian challenges, and even weaving robotic spiderwebs.
19 February 2018
Meet Rachel Thomas, model, biomedical engineer, medico and author
It is fair to say that Biomedical Engineer and Medical Doctor, Dr Rachel Thomas is a great role model for young women – something she is also passionate about being.
16 February 2018
Engineering local solutions in India
Suitable design methodology for earthquake-proofing homes and awareness of the impact caused by large-level irrigation were some of the insights our engineering students gained during their recent fieldwork trip to India.
08 February 2018
Smart food packaging to reduce Australia’s waste problems
Smart food packaging could be near thanks to new research in ‘printable food ink sensors’. These inks are designed to detect gases produced by bacteria in order to provide us with a timely insight into our food’s quality.
05 February 2018
How Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch a Tesla into space
Elon Musk is launching a Tesla into space - aeronautical engineering expert Associate Professor Ben Thornber explains how SpaceX will do it.
02 February 2018
University-led cyber security network receives new government funding
The NSW Government announced $2 million in funding for a university-led cyber security network, of which the University of Sydney is a founding partner. It will provide an opportunity to take the University's blockchain research to new heights.