2018

30 October 2018

Five wins at the NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering

University of Sydney researchers have been recognised for their work by the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian at an awards ceremony held at Government House, hosted by Governor David Hurley.

30 October 2018

Don’t know which health degree is right for you? Read this.

If you're getting ready to leave school and have decided on a career in health, but feel unsure about which course is right for you, consider choosing a broad health degree and get a feel for the full range of clinical and non-clinical pathways available.

30 October 2018

Mentoring prepares women for the workforce

The 2018 Women's Mentoring Program connects female engineering students with alumni mentors to learn valuable insights, helping them navigate the transition from the university lab to the workplace.

30 October 2018

Westmead Clinical School opens its doors to mark 40 years

In 1978, the University of Sydney established the Westmead Clinical School and the Sydney Dental School in Westmead Hospital. Forty years on, the precinct has grown into Australia’s largest concentration of health facilities.

30 October 2018

Vale Richard Gill AO

Maestro Richard Gill has passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of contribution to Australian orchestras, choirs, opera and music education.

30 October 2018

Uluru Statement from the Heart

Professor Andrew McLachlan Head of School and Dean and Sydney University Pharmacy Association signed the Uluru Statement from the Heart that supports justice and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

30 October 2018

I am public health: Erika Bro

We asked international public health graduate, Erika Bro, to tell us what she liked most about her degree. She says it's the satisfaction she felt working on sustainable health programs during her international placement in Timor-Leste.

29 October 2018

Sydney's spooktastic bats this Halloween

Halloween is a time we celebrate all things spooky such as ghosts, witches and bats. However, bats are not scary at all, they can be extremely charismatic and endlessly fascinating.

29 October 2018

Report injuries and monitor standards for safe children's playgrounds

Safety standards alone are not enough to prevent injuries, so robust injury surveillance and data analysis are required to guide risk minimisation strategies, says Dr Lisa Sharwood.

29 October 2018

What really happens to Unit of Study Surveys?

Nearly every class taught at the University is thoroughly assessed by students at the end of each semester. More than 100,000 survey answers are collected, but how does student feedback actually improve teaching?

29 October 2018

Satire is seriously powerful, no joke

The world we live in teems with ‘fake news’, and the political landscape is shifting with such unpredictability, it’s almost hard not to make a joke about it to get by. Adeola Fayehun is making the most of this to create real world change.

29 October 2018

The art of productive complaining

Making an authentic complaint is beneficial to both consumers and organisations. Dr Kiju Jung and Professor Donnel Briley have developed three important principles to help customers complain more effectively.

26 October 2018

Peer review must remain at heart of research assessment system

University of Sydney's Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence defends the principle of peer review, following revelations former Education Minister Senator Simon Birmingham vetoed federal funding for 11 projects recommended by the Australian Research Council.

26 October 2018

Tackling Indigenous youth mental health challenges

The University of Sydney marked Mental Health Month by bringing together health experts and Indigenous community heroes to discuss their experiences and different approaches to tackling Indigenous youth mental health challenges in the 21st century. 

26 October 2018

The top 10 horror films of the last 20 years

Looking for a good scream this Halloween? Our very own horror expert, Film Studies PhD graduate and lecturer Dr Olivia Oliver-Hopkins, reveals her top 10 horror films from the last 20 years.

26 October 2018

Alumnus showcases plastic waste recycling concept for refugees at UN

HY William Chan addresses High Level Meeting on Social Business, Youth and Technology at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

25 October 2018

2018 winners of the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize Exhibition

The Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prizes were presented for outstanding student achievement in the Art Processes units between semester 2, 2017 and semester 1, 2018.

25 October 2018

NDIS funding decision prevents successful parenting program take-up

A parenting program that brings benefits for parents and children with developmental disabilities will become unavailable for most families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, says a new research report.

25 October 2018

Climate change: eminent Australians slam government inaction

Climate change is already harming health in Australia and around the world by amplifying the frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and tropical storms.

25 October 2018

Five decades of scholarship in the visual arts and film

The University of Sydney's Power Institute is celebrating 50 years of teaching art history and visual culture through the Department of Art History.