News and events

13 December 2023

Sydney startups selected for program

Two University of Sydney startups exploring heat stress management systems and antimicrobial-resistant infections have been selected by Australia’s science agency CSIRO for its 2024 ON Accelerate program.

08 December 2023

How researchers designed Australia's first mobile cooling hub

Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat. Dr Timothy English and co-authors explore a pilot project opening in Sydney will use the best available evidence to keep vulnerable people cool on the hottest of days.

07 December 2023

Student developing way for the blind to play ping pong using sound

A University of Sydney Engineering Honours student is developing technology to allow people with low vision and blindness to play ping pong using sound.

01 December 2023

Helping people in Western Sydney become parents for almost 40 years

Westmead Fertility Centre has helped thousands of couples and individuals for almost 40 years by providing high quality care at affordable prices.

01 December 2023

New perspective on limits of survival and liveability in extreme heat

Record-breaking heatwaves made headlines during 2023, raising questions about how humans will survive and function in a warming world. A new study suggests the outlook may be even worse than expected, challenging recommended thresholds for survivability in the heat.