2017
Articles published in 2017
Why Trump demands a post-post-truth response
Is Donald Trump post-truth, post-modern or simply preposterous? What was a media spasm, has now reached impeachable levels of high crimes and misdemeanours, writes Professor James Der Derian.
Increasing access for regional Indigenous students
A transformative program of educational outreach will launch across regional and rural NSW during National Reconciliation Week, as the University of Sydney's Widening Participation and Outreach goes on the road.
Dog wellbeing pioneer Prof McGreevy awarded in UK for life’s work
University of Sydney Professor Paul McGreevy has been recognised at one of the largest and most prestigious veterinary awards in the world for his pioneering contribution to canine welfare and behaviour.
SCA graduate wins Schenberg Art Fellowship
Kai Wasikowski has received the prestigious Schenberg Art Fellowship among a field of 35 top graduates selected from 23 tertiary art schools across Australia.
Five things you should know about the 1967 Referendum
As we celebrate 50 years since the 1967 Referendum let's reflect upon some of the key facts from this important milestone in Australia's journey towards reconciliation.
10 Indigenous staff and students taking the next steps
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students reveal what this year's National Reconciliation Week means to them, and the steps they're taking in the journey to achieve reconciliation.
Explainer: Why is recycling important?
University of Sydney researchers are working on turning waste into new innovations for the health, agriculture, transport and construction industries
Desecration and romanticisation – the real curse of mummies
Hollywood's tomb of old ideas will creak open again and present the tale of an ancient Egyptian tomb with the latest installment of The Mummy. Dr Craig Barker from Sydney University Museums sorts the fact from fiction.
Business School's reputation for excellence reaffirmed in The Economist's rankings
The University of Sydney Business School's global reputation for excellence in management education has been reaffirmed by the inaugural rankings by The Economist. The flagship postgraduate program was ranked number one in Australia.
Australia returning to outer space
The Australian spacecraft INSPIRE-2, a project led by the University of Sydney, will be launched from the International Space Station.
Fresh outlook on global challenges
Despite the early stages of her career, Dr Anna Dean boasts an impressive list of accomplishments in veterinary epidemiology and was presented the Veterinary Science Outstanding Achievements of Young Alumni Award.
Researchers win award for saving preterm babies' lives
The Australian leg of a worldwide Perinatal trial has pinpointed the optimal level of blood oxygen saturation for preterm babies to survive.
Three ways to get a good night's sleep
The University of Sydney's Chin-Moi Chow explains what you should be doing to get that good sleep in.
University congratulates new AIATSIS appointments
The University of Sydney warmly congratulates new Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) CEO and council members, including Sydney's own Dr Myfany Turpin.
Model to mentor medico
Dr Rachel Thomas has traversed science, technology, engineering, modelling and medicine in her education and career journey and is encouraging others to seize opportunities and draw on diverse skills to solve problems and tackle the STEMM challenges of the future.
Black Lives Matter movement wins Sydney Peace Prize
Black Lives Matter founders Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi will receive the 2017 Sydney Peace Prize at a ceremony in Sydney in November.
Can the UK provide a blueprint for Australia's health?
As the federal government announces a new national plan for sport and participation, a series of high-level events will explore what Australia can learn from the UK's policy approach to sport and physical activity.
Do dogs make people healthier?
The University of Sydney is seeking non-dog owners for a world-first study examining how living with man's best friend can influence human health.
Dingoes could fight feral fox and cat problem
The solution to the global explosion in feral animal populations such as foxes, coyotes and even cats could lie in the reintroduction of apex predators like dingoes, supported by nature corridors, research shows.
Parkinson's disease study offers insights on genetics of the disease
Research led by the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre has found a protein abnormality linked to brain cell loss in people with Parkinson's disease that is also present in some inherited forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).