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New initiative to enhance Australia's infrastructure potential
A new research initiative based at the University of Sydney's John Grill Centre for Project Leadership aims to eliminate the 'hit-and-miss' nature of Australia’s major projects and help deliver infrastructure benefits sooner and to greater effect for customers and the community.
Innocence project will review claims of wrongful conviction
Not Guilty: the Sydney Exoneration Project will see law and psychology students receive course credit to review cases with experts in forensic psychology and evidence.
Australian first: students control NASA robots in space
Mission accomplished with the successful control of robots on the International Space Station by Australia's first Zero Robotics finalists from Normanhurst Boys High School.
We can't close the gap on health unless we talk about nutrition
The 2016 Closing the Gap report fails to address nutrition despite its crucial importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, argues Professor Stephen Simpson.
Experts rank the best apps for weight loss
A new study from the Charles Perkins Centre has ranked the best apps for weight loss according to their accuracy, scientific basis, and ability to change behaviour.
New evidence will help prevent thousands of preterm babies' deaths globally
More premature babies could survive if their levels of oxygen are kept in the top half of the previously accepted range, says new research in today's New England Journal of Medicine.
Creating education opportunities for Syrian and Iraqi refugees
The University of Sydney has partnered with other universities in New South Wales to offer scholarships, financial assistance and other support for refugees on a humanitarian visa.
MAMMOTH mathematics
New algorithms designed for the MAMMOTH, an experimental planetary rover, have won a University of Sydney research student this year’s international MathWorks Simulink Student Challenge.
5 ways to get a good night's sleep
Free Nicholson Museum exhibition presents the art of Cyprus
The Sky and the Sea: Ancient Cypriot Art brings together a beautiful range of objects from the museum’s Cypriot collection – the largest in Australia and the world’s fourth largest outside Cyprus - to demonstrate the evolution of Cyprus’ culture.
Study explains elastin's remarkable movements
New research likens the flexibility of elastin in a blood vessel to the dynamics of a ballet.
Probing the peace and security implications of quantum innovation
The impact of quantum science on peace and security will be debated by leading practitioners and researchers at the Q3 Symposium and Lecture.
Tracing the nation's remarkable record of safety in the skies
An ARC-funded study will explore pivotal aviation developments between the years 1938 and 1968.
'Laugh Lines' exhibition celebrates Australian cartooning
Some of Australia's most iconic cartoons and illustrations will be on public display for the first time as part of a new exhibition at the University of Sydney
Assisted dying: the difficult conversation we need to have
We must acknowledge divergent views on assisted dying and start framing laws that will enable it, writes Ian McPhee.
Zika Virus – be alert, not alarmed say experts
University of Sydney experts say a causal relationship between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected but not yet proven as the WHO declared the mosquito-borne virus a global public health threat.
Why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should care about the Australian Republic
An Australian Republic could open doors to sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, writes Professor Jakelin Troy.
Mathematics to become a prerequisite for University of Sydney admission
The University of Sydney will lead the charge to address the national crisis in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by introducing mathematic prerequisites for a number of its courses from 2019.
Weed research focus for GRDC, University joint new role
The Grains Research and Development Corporation and the University of Sydney have created a joint role to find solutions to controlling weeds resistant to once highly effective herbicides including the world’s most commonly used herbicide, glyphosate. It has been estimated that in Australia alone, farmers lose more than $3 billion annually because of weeds.
Professor Katherine Belov to lead global engagement strategy
Professor Katherine Belov appointed to the new role of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement).