2017
Articles published in 2017
Students get real (wild) life experience
Run every two years, the Tropical Wildlife Biology field trip takes students to the Northern Territory and into the natural habitat of lizards, crocodiles and snakes - lots of snakes.
Nature works with nanotechnology to extract water from thin air
A new low-cost material inspired by a beetle native to the Namib Desert has the potential to collect water sustainably from humid air for irrigation and drinking.
Women less likely to have heart health checked by doctors
Australian women are less likely than men to have heart disease risk factors assessed by doctors, a new study by the University of Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health reveals.
University of Sydney researchers win $2m to defeat cancer
The University of Sydney has won a third of the funding awarded to researchers by the NSW Cancer Council
Renae Ryan announced as Academic Director of SAGE
The new appointment will see Associate Professor Ryan drive one of the University's gender equity and diversity programs aimed at promoting women in STEMM.
Drug lead identified in fight against TB
New findings lead the way to a much-needed treatment for the world's most deadly infectious disease.
Delays and confusion cloud roll-out of new cervical cancer screening program
The University of Sydney's Dr Jane Williams and Sally Wortley say a delay in the roll out of the new cervical cancer test may be beneficial in the long-run.
Strategic plan essential for increased Aboriginal participation
A landmark scheme to lift enrolment and completion rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students has been hailed as crucial to achieve real progress in the sector.
Universities vital for Australia’s startup economy
The University of Sydney has welcomed a new report from Universities Australia that recognises the crucial role of universities in job creation and boosting Australia's economy.
Meet some of our female health researchers
Leading researchers from across the health disciplines discuss their work and their working experiences.
Memorial service celebrating the life of Daniel Vickerman
Family, friends and members of the public are invited to honour the life of former Wallaby star Daniel Vickerman at a memorial service to be held at the University of Sydney tomorrow.
10 women shaping the future of Sydney
Seven steps to help you choose the right home care provider
Older people needing extra help to live at home now have greater choice when it comes to the types of subsidised government care they receive, writes Associate Professor Lee-Fay Low.
University of Sydney launches new undergraduate curriculum
The University of Sydney has formally launched the Sydney Undergraduate Experience, a new undergraduate curriculum which will enable students to tailor their degrees to their interests and prepare graduates for global possibilities.
Motivated to shine by the E12 program
As a new generation of students start their University careers, one group arrived by a different path.
LGBTIQ: Ask us anything
What is the difference between being queer, gay or lesbian? Aren’t they all about same-sex relationships? Students and staff from the University of Sydney's LGBTIQ community answer questions some are too afraid to ask.
Is back pain killing us?
New research from the Faculty of Health Sciences finds that older people with back pain have a 13 per cent higher chance of dying prematurely.
Why researchers have a duty to try and influence policy
Researchers should break from tradition and look to use the media to influence public policy, writes Professor Simon Chapman.
Meet our researchers: Professor Zdenka Kuncic
Professor Kuncic will be working at Harvard for two months later this year, collaborating on a project that offers hope of better treatment for cancer patients.
Celebrating German-Australian connections
More than 50 German and Australian business leaders were introduced to ground-breaking research in nanoscale science and technology at an event held at the University of Sydney this week.