2018

23 March 2018

Everything you need to know about daylight saving

Daylight saving is a ritual observed by over 40 percent of the world, but why do we change our clocks and how does it impact your sleep? University of Sydney experts explain.

23 March 2018

How ADHD affects pregnancy outcomes in women and their babies

Women on medication for ADHD should not stop treatment without consulting a doctor, says Dr Alison Poulton.

23 March 2018

Urban technology designed to transform city environments

Steven Bai uses new technology to make urban environments more engaging and people friendly. He says the modern city is like a huge operating system that needs an upgrade, and he's already working on it.

22 March 2018

From chemical engineer to wine maker

Winemaking is not the usual career path for a chemical engineer, but University of Sydney Alumnus Derek Fitzgerald has proven that mixing problem-solving and project management skills with creativity and passion yields success.

22 March 2018

How artists can help doctors conquer dangerous lifestyle diseases

In the fight against obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, art can reach the public with messages health professionals find hard to convey, writes Alana Valentine, writer-in-residence at the Charles Perkins Centre.

22 March 2018

Too many back pain patients receiving the wrong care

A new series in the Lancet, featuring University of Sydney authors, reveals a global epidemic of inappropriate tests and treatments for back pain, such as imaging, opioids and surgery.

22 March 2018

Country Women's Association backs scholarship in food security

Thanks to a major donation from the Country Women's Association of NSW, a new PhD scholarship will support a student working to develop a sustainable approach to nutrition.

22 March 2018

3D printing moves into biomedical engineering

3D printing was a revelation. Now, it's a revolution, with biomedical 3D printing promising to create human tissue and body parts. Our researchers lead the field as they work to repair damaged heart tissue and replace bone.

21 March 2018

Humanitarian engineer’s passion for water, sanitation and hygiene

Dr Jacqueline Thomas' research into climate-resilient sanitation systems aims to reduce illnesses related to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) in developing countries and remote communities.

21 March 2018

What to do this mid-semester break

While it’s important to use this time to catch up on some study, make sure to also find some time to relax, recharge and get ready to tackle the rest of semester. Here are some ideas to help you come back to classes feeling refreshed.

21 March 2018

Celebrating World Poetry Day

On World Poetry Day, Australian poet and newly announced Education Writer-in-Residence Mark Tredinnick speaks of the beauty and the potential of the poetic art form.

21 March 2018

Acclaimed poet named Writer-in-Residence on World Poetry Day

To coincide with World Poetry Day on 21 March, the University of Sydney has named renowned Australian poet, author and teacher Mark Tredinnick as its School of Education and Social Work 2018 Writer-in-Residence.

21 March 2018

Adelaide takes lead on autonomous tech

Adelaide has the chance to become a world leader with autonomous vehicles, but probably not in the area that is attracting the most attention, writes David Brown.

20 March 2018

First for radio astronomers in gravitational waves breakthrough

The historic first detection of gravitational waves caused a media frenzy and put our radio astronomers in the spotlight. As part of the first team to pinpoint where the waves originated, they became part of the story.

20 March 2018

5 biggest challenges facing Australian water

From data collection to climate change, we take a closer look at some of today’s most common challenges facing researchers and experts in water scarcity.

19 March 2018

The EJ Series, part 16: multispecies justice and the anthropocene

“Justice in a multispecies context forces us to ask difficult questions about what is “just” for non-humans. What, for example, do animals want from us when it comes to justice?”

19 March 2018

Sydney's oldest bin chickens get a check-up

The scanning at the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital showed one mummy contains a whole, but fragmented, adult ibis and the other two baby ibises.

19 March 2018

First students complete Master of Nursing at Westmead

The first students to graduate from the University of Sydney’s Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program at the Westmead precinct have now begun their clinical rotations.

19 March 2018

5 things you need to know about The Lady and the Unicorn

Captivating in beauty, craftsmanship, mystery and origin, The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries are considered to be some of the greatest surviving masterpieces of medieval European art.

16 March 2018

The University of Sydney teams up with Sydney Writers’ Festival

The University of Sydney is excited to announce its partnership with the Sydney Writers' Festival for the seventh year running.