2017

Three University of Sydney academics are among 21 leading scientists to be elected to the Australian Academy of Science this year.

The University of Sydney is ranked number one in Australia and 29 in the world in terms of research impact, according to the 2017 CWTS Leiden Rankings.

Roadkill is the biggest threat to the survival of Tasmanian devils after facial tumours and now a study by an international collaboration of experts has found a correlation between death by car strikes and time in captivity.

Despite centrist Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election, Professor Pippa Norris, writing for the Washington Post, explains it's too early to herald the demise of populism.

From the clothes flaunted on campus in decades past, to some of our recent fashion connections, we take a look at the good, the bad and the ‘oh my’ of University of Sydney fashion.

A study of almost 900 Sydneysiders about their perception of foreign investors in real estate finds a deep-seated fear that property is being bought and house prices driven by foreign, particularly Chinese, investment.

Today we're celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). In collaboration with the University's Ally Network, we're recognising and embracing gender and sexual diversity in our community to create a stronger and more inclusive environment.

Playwright Alana Valentine and writer Mireille Juchau will each receive $100,000 and spend a year based at the centre, alongside clinicians and researchers looking to ease the burden of obesity and chronic disease. 

Senior judges from the Supreme People's Court of China visited the University of Sydney this week for discussions about potential collaborations in exchange, training and information sharing.

An industry internship might be a daunting experience, but the learning experiences and all-encompassing opportunities in a fast-paced small business environment make it all worthwhile.

The community is genuinely shocked and appalled by the CCTV footage of the mistreatment and subsequent death of Miriam Merten at the acute mental health facility at Lismore Hospital. 

Dentistry students doing their rural placements in Dubbo were hosted at a 'welcome dinner' this month by University of Sydney alumni and husband and wife team, Dr Antonia Lalousis and Dr Amjad Aghdaei.

Are untruths the same as lies? As one of the researchers behind The Post Truth Initiative, Professor Nick Enfield from the Department of Linguistics explains how to distinguish fact from fiction.

New research from University of Sydney finds the risk of a heart attack is increased 17-fold in the week following a respiratory infection such as influenza or pneumonia.   

Will the 2017 Federal Budget provide first home buyers some relief? Professor Peter Phibbs and Professor Nicole Gurran write on the Coalition Government's policy response. 

In the lead-up to Men’s Health Week, the University will host a special Banksia Project forum focusing on men’s health in sport. Joining the panel is PhD candidate Zac Seidler, whose research focuses on men’s mental health.

Dr Sanjaya Rajaram and Professor Scott O’Neill have been honoured at the Agriculture and Environment graduation ceremony for their ongoing contributions to agricultural research and development.

Experts in the Medical Journal of Australia say that government vaccination policies need to be carefully reviewed to ensure they are effective.

In the most public job application around, a voting system is open to the community to choose their favourite vet to host TV’s Bondi Vet.