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School of Civil Engineering

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29 November 2024

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Engineering researchers lead on $13 million in ARC Discovery Project Grants

This year, the Faculty of Engineering has secured ARC Discovery Project Grants funding on 24 projects – 22 of which are led by researchers from the faculty.

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07 November 2024

Extreme floods are happening more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

Spain's extreme floods left a trail of devastation and damaged vital infrastructure. Dr Conrad Wasko from the Faculty of Engineering and co-authors discuss the complexity of preparing for floods, and how Australia can be more prepared.

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30 September 2024

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Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets: study

Traffic stops in Chicago have more than doubled, with Black drivers being stopped more often, research shows. This raises concerns about fairness and safety, co-writes Professor David Levinson from the Faculty of Engineering in The Conversation.

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25 July 2024

Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect. But researchers warn against a climate solution.

An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilisers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on the climate. But they warn increasing atmospheric nitrogen has further damaging effects on the environment, calling for an urgent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to halt global warming.

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01 May 2024

University of Sydney researchers awarded Australian Government grants

The Australian Government has awarded University of Sydney researchers $11m in funding over four years to improve health in the Asia-Pacific region.

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11 April 2024

Plant more native trees to reduce landslide risk, say researchers

Landslides typically occur under heavy rain. With the potential for increased precipitation due to climate change and a possible return to La Nina reinforcing slopes with native trees and shrubs could be an effective, economical and sustainable solution.

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13 October 2023

Three ways our researchers are aiding disaster risk reduction

Researchers across the Faculty of Engineering are developing innovative solutions to support communities to reduce disaster impacts.

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11 October 2023

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Engineering researchers lead on $13 million in ARC Discovery Project Grants

Extreme floods are happening more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets: study

Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect. But researchers warn against a climate solution.

University of Sydney researchers awarded Australian Government grants

Plant more native trees to reduce landslide risk, say researchers

Three ways our researchers are aiding disaster risk reduction

Professor Hesham El Gamal appointed Dean of Engineering

How Australia can achieve net zero

Global analysis shows how pesticides leach into the environment