2017
Articles published in 2017
Australia must not be hurried into a free trade deal with Britain
Australia has little to gain by rushing a free trade deal during Brexit angst, writes Associate Professor Mark Melatos for the Australian Financial Review.
Flame tree joins jacaranda companion in Quadrangle
The University’s much-loved jacaranda graced the southern end of the Quadrangle for 88 years before dying in 2016. The planting of a native flame tree and a clone of the original jacaranda was celebrated in a special ceremony today.
Sydney Science Festival 2017
Our researchers are involved in a range of public events for this year's Sydney Science Festival from 8 to 20 August.
Farming the suburbs – why can’t we grow food wherever we want?
Some local councils are more tolerant than others about where residents may grow food. Why can't we grow food wherever we want? Dr Jennifer Kent explains.
9 things you should know about the Quad's new residents
The University of Sydney’s famous jacaranda tree has been replaced with a cloned jacaranda as well as a native Flame tree.
Science goes to Splendour in the Grass
Headed to Splendour in the Grass this weekend? An unexpected new act has been added to the lineup– science. Just like arts and crafts marquees, science now has a new home at Splendour in the form of its very own tent.
University of Sydney ranks number one in public health
The University of Sydney has been ranked first in the Asia-Pacific region and 18th globally in the 2017 Academic Ranking of World Universities for public health.
Closing the gap: progress, but more effort needed
With some exceptions, primary health care is failing to deliver adequate preventive health care to Indigenous Australians who experience higher levels of ill health than non-Indigenous people, new research reveals.
What’s that weed in my rice field?
A new smartphone application developed by a University of Sydney Masters student will help the plight of Cambodian farmers to manage the spread of weeds in their rice fields.
Influenza linked to deadly brain disease
University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.
Sydney hosts prestigious Harvard conference
The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations 2017 Asia conference is being held in Sydney from August 17-21. Over 600 delegates from over 70 countries will be coming to our shores to attend this unique event.
Massive opportunity to boost mental health launched today
The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre has launched a new online course focusing on boosting mental health in the community.
First effective treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
A new research study from the University of Sydney has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective way to treat their condition is with exercise.
Sydney school students get hands-on at core facility
The University's Vibrational Spectroscopy Core Facility invites Michael Bishop Award winners to test drive a new world-first research instrument setup.
Can we shape kids' genetic exposure to behaviour problems?
Children with difficult behaviour sought for study exploring the epigenetic impact of successful parenting program.
Social medicine
New work undertaken by postdoctoral medical anthropologist, Dr Darryl Stellmach, with Médecins Sans Frontières provides an important link for research and the practicalities of response procedures in medical and nutritional crises.
Biting and chewing forces tooth growth
University of Sydney researchers have found chewing and biting to be the cause of adult teeth breaking through the gums rather than an innate, unknown force.
Daily Telegraph article on alleged teaching of Sharia Law
The Daily Telegraph today published a story claiming the University is teaching that "elements of Sharia Law should be recognised in our legal system". Due to the public interest generated by the article we are publishing our exchange.
Robots exploring the ocean depths
Combining their passions for science and engineering, three University of Sydney Alumni are using marine robotic technology to help industry reach some of their most challenging and inaccessible underwater locations.
5 reasons to study nursing at the University of Sydney
It is expected that Australia will have a significant shortfall of nurses in the next 10 years, meaning that nursing graduates will be in high demand.