2019
Articles
05 March 2019
New ARC Centre to future-proof Australia's fresh food supply
Supporting an industry increasingly innovated by scientific advancements, the University of Sydney has launched a specialist training hub which will conduct research into food safety and develop methods to safeguard Australia's fruit and vegetable industries.
28 February 2019
Sydney women lead the way
What makes a good leader? Six of the University's leaders, who also happen to be women, share the view from the top - and the advice they'd offer aspiring female leaders.
27 February 2019
Academic recognised for excellence in data mining
University of Sydney artificial intelligence expert Professor Dacheng Tao has been recognised for excellence in data mining by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
25 February 2019
New funding for high-resolution beam development
Professor Xiaoke Yi and Professor Robert Minasian have received a $540,000 Australian Research Council Linkage Project grant to partner with Thales Australia and develop integrated optical phased arrays for light detection and ranging.
20 February 2019
Developing local engineering solutions in India
Streamlining the sorting of hand collected solid-waste and assessing potential designs for a carbon neutral hospital were some of the learning experiences engineering students gained during their recent fieldwork trip to India.
19 February 2019
Australian Computing Academy launches cybersecurity program
In an Australian first, the University of Sydney's Australian Computing Academy has launched the Schools Cyber Security Challenges, a $1.35 million national program which will see cybersecurity taught to years 7-10 students.
13 February 2019
Plasma engineering expert a positive addition to the Faculty
The Faculty of Engineering has attracted international plasma engineering expert Professor PJ Cullen to the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
25 January 2019
Not all sunshine: the dangers of heatwaves
Three experts from engineering and health sciences share how long, hot spells affect us and what they mean for our health and public infrastructure.
17 January 2019
A smart grid pioneer’s career in the spotlight
For George Maltabarow, alumnus and former CEO of Energy Australia, having the opportunity to explore a variety of passions whilst at university were the foundations for a fulfilling, exceptional career.
16 January 2019
Artistic intelligence: meet Sydney's painting robot
A mechanical engineering student at the University of Sydney has programmed a robot to paint in the traditional Chinese painting style known as guóhuà.