2018

20 June 2018

Blood pressure wearable device challenge

Current blood pressure measuring devices don't provide accurate long-term readings. The Westmead Applied Research Centre is supporting innovative research in the hope of solving this real-world problem.

20 June 2018

From protest to party: conference honours 40 years of Mardi Gras

An international academic conference commemorating 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will be held at the University of Sydney next week.

20 June 2018

School of Social and Political Sciences announces new Head of School

The School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lisa Adkins as the new Head of School.

20 June 2018

Business school students receive highest recognition

A large group of University of Sydney Business School students have been honoured through admittance to an exclusive honour society.

19 June 2018

Researchers awarded tenure-track positions under new fellowship

An initiative of the 2016-20 Strategic Plan, the Robinson Fellowships aim to support and retain current University of Sydney staff - our best early-career academics - by creating a pathway towards continuing teaching and research positions at the University.

19 June 2018

Further success in ARC Linkage Projects grants for 2018

Three University of Sydney projects have been awarded over $1 million in funding as part of the second round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects outcomes for 2018, building on previous first-round funding of $1.7 million.

19 June 2018

Sydney student Yaser Naseri's journey from hell to hope

After his traumatic escape from Iran and a tragic accident on the open sea, a scholarship transformed Yaser Naseri's life.

19 June 2018

Launch evening for mentoring program supports women in health and medical research

The Franklin Women Mentoring program launched at the University last week, bringing together academics from a wide range of organisations within medicine and health.

19 June 2018

Trojan Horse: how a killer fungus unleashes meningitis

In a world first, University of Sydney researchers have revealed how a deadly fungus and primary cause of life-threatening meningitis exploits the immune system like a 'Trojan Horse' to promote infection.

19 June 2018

Race for a stake in WestConnex

Fiercely competitive bids for the 51 per cent equity stake in Sydney Motorway Corporation are well underway. Martin Locke assesses whether this project will deliver value for NSW.

18 June 2018

Professor Xiaoke Yi wins Women in Industry award

Professor Xiaoke Yi has won a Women in Industry award in the Engineering category at this year's fifth annual event dedicated to the awards.

18 June 2018

Grants success for University of Sydney humanities researchers

Humanities academics from the University of Sydney have secured the largest number of 2018 grants awarded by the Australian Academy of the Humanities.

18 June 2018

Everyday campus heroes: Good-will guardians

Living among us are a handful of secret superheroes who use their powers for the greater good of our campuses. They’re the everyday heroes who make our University community truly special.

18 June 2018

Students #workwithpride to secure spot in international inclusion initiative

By taking a fresh approach to an old problem, a team of University of Sydney students won the opportunity to present a business pitch at Pride and Prejudice, a major international LGBT+ inclusion conference in Hong Kong.

15 June 2018

University research sets the stage for Sydney Shakespeare season

A full-scale replica of the second Globe Theatre is set to offer an authentic Shakespeare experience for Sydney theatregoers - including for the University of Sydney academics whose research led to the reconstruction.

15 June 2018

Nation fatigued by new energy crisis

Inadequate sleep, meals missed and a lack of exercise are sapping Australians of the energy needed for everyday activity and it’s impacting on productivity and the national economy, according to research backed by the University of Sydney Business School.

15 June 2018

MBAs and the not-for-profit sector

An MBA program has traditionally been considered the exclusive purview of the corporate sector, but Katrina Van De Ven explains how and why it is beneficial for not-for-profit leaders too.

14 June 2018

Chinese investment in Australia declining: new report

Chinese investment in Australia dropped to AUD$13.3 billion in 2017, according to the latest Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia report by the University of Sydney and KPMG.

14 June 2018

New research cuts through the chatter to decode our needs

Innovative research by the University of Sydney is set to transform our built environments. Trending topics will be captured and used to inform policy making through the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program.

14 June 2018

Why you should own a dog

More than just a fluffy face, it turns out that owning a dog can actually make you happier and healthier. If you need to convince someone to let you add a pup to your household, here are the reasons you’re looking for.