2018

09 April 2018

Exchange perks you might not expect

There are plenty of reasons to have a global experience – see the world, learn a language and make new friends – but what about the less-tangible rewards? Past exchange students share the perks they didn’t even consider before leaving.

09 April 2018

Parkinson disease: from hype to hope

Advances in scientific understanding of Parkinson disease are advancing rapidly, says Professor Simon Lewis of the University of Sydney.

09 April 2018

New imaging technique could lower radiation risk from PET scans

A University of Sydney medical imaging expert is among a team of global researchers who have developed a new PET scanning technique that promises to decrease patients' exposure to radiation.

09 April 2018

Students search for fame in the lab

Four Sydney science students have reached the NSW FameLab semi-finals, a public speaking competition seeking to showcase creativity in science.

06 April 2018

Students give their take on the Sydney Writers’ Festival program

Our Sydney Writers’ Festival student reporters, Bianca Farmakis and Haydn Hickson, got the inside scoop at this year’s program launch party – what to expect, who to see and their take on the 2018 theme: ‘Power’.

06 April 2018

International business students consult companies on opportunities in Malaysia

Australian companies planning to establish or boost their presence in Malaysia have worked with student consulting teams from the University of Sydney Business School.

06 April 2018

Scholarship recognises contribution of nurses

The creation of a nursing scholarship at the University of Sydney honours both the memory of Trace Richey and the nurses who cared for him while he was ill with cancer.

06 April 2018

Next-gen medical imaging facility to advance future of healthcare

The latest medical imaging technology is available to our researchers, students and collaborators with the launch of Sydney Imaging, designed to lead discoveries and education in patient diagnosis and treatment.

06 April 2018

A new chance for native animals threatened by feral invaders

Australia has lost 30 species of native mammals in 200 years; more than the rest of the world put together. Even in remote parts of Australia, feral animals threaten native species. A change of mindset could be the answer.

05 April 2018

Quantum spin-off company Q-CTRL teams up with IBM

Professor Michael Biercuk's Q-CTRL, based at the University, is one of just eight start-ups worldwide chosen as a collaborator in IBM's Q Network, giving it access to IBM's world-leading quantum technology.

05 April 2018

Ancient origins of viruses discovered

A new study published in Nature transforms our understanding of the origins and evolution of viruses.

04 April 2018

Soil expert Iain Young appointed as Dean of Science

Biophysicist Professor Iain Young led major research groups in Scotland before taking a leadership role at the University of New England, followed by his appointment heading Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

04 April 2018

Promoting vaccination? Focus on behaviour more than persuasion

Behavioural strategies are better than persuasion for promoting vaccination, a new review of the evidence reveals.

04 April 2018

The book that became a road map for life

Long before he was an archaeologist, Dr James Fraser (BA(HONS) '04) PhD(Research) '16), was a noisy kid. The book his parents gave him to keep him quiet, Dr Dolittle, did the trick and gave the young James a view of the world that still guides him today.

04 April 2018

First Sydney Policy Lab director announced

Political theorist, advisor and public policy expert Professor Marc Stears will take the reins at the University of Sydney's Sydney Policy Lab.

03 April 2018

The mummy within: 2500-year old coffin's contents revealed

An excavation of a little-investigated Egyptian coffin from the Nicholson Museum's mummy collection has revealed what is likely the mummified remains of a 26th Dynasty (6th century BC) woman.

03 April 2018

How to cut the rise of superbugs? Experts can't agree

Australia's doctors, dentists and veterinarians can't agree whose job it is to reduce the rise of antimicrobial resistance, new research reveals.

03 April 2018

iWitnessed app launched by memory experts, police, QC

A unique app available for download in Australia should assist witnesses and victims of one-off events and ongoing occurrences make mobile records in a way that can help with convictions and prevent miscarriages of justice.

03 April 2018

Going for gold… and high distinctions

Meet three of our Gold Coast-bound student athletes and find out how they balance the demands of training, assignments and life’s other commitments.

03 April 2018

The world's best writers put a literary podcast on the map

With her podcast, Lit Up, Angela Ledgerwood created a platform for authors to talk about their work and lives. Her knowledgeable and passionate approach has now seen her interview some of the world's leading authors.