2018
Articles published in 2018
09 February 2018
Allergan to acquire University of Sydney spinoff Elastagen
University spinoff Elastagen Pty Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement under which Allergan plc, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has agreed to acquire the company.
09 February 2018
Termites' unique gut 'factory' key to global domination
An international team of scientists led by Sydney has found the secret of termites' success lies in the millions of unique micro-organisms in their guts, which they not only inherit but also share across colonies.
09 February 2018
Can self-driving cars save lives?
Most car accidents stem from human error. But will autonomous vehicles keep us any safer? Stephen Greaves investigates.
08 February 2018
Smart food packaging to reduce Australia’s waste problems
Smart food packaging could be near thanks to new research in ‘printable food ink sensors’. These inks are designed to detect gases produced by bacteria in order to provide us with a timely insight into our food’s quality.
08 February 2018
National Council of Women awards three future leaders
An experimental composer, a social justice advocate and a chronic pain researcher: meet three students recently recognised by the National Council of Women NSW for their significant achievements.
08 February 2018
Celebrating women and girls in science
University of Sydney scientists are today hosting a conversation in Westmead on the achievements and challenges facing women in science.
08 February 2018
Experimental composer wins future leader award
Meet experimental composer Alexis Weaver, one of three University of Sydney students recognised by the National Council of Women NSW for her remarkable achievements.
08 February 2018
The rise of true crime and criminology
Associate Professor Rebecca Scott Bray discusses the explosion of the true crime genre and the important questions it raises about crime, victims, criminal justice, and new media in contemporary society.
07 February 2018
Why heart age calculators should be used with caution
Online heart age and heart disease risk calculators are widely used but often misleading for the average person, new research from the University of Sydney reveals.
07 February 2018
An insider's guide to starting uni
Think you know everything you need to about starting uni? Skim our insider student tips to make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running during your first weeks on campus.
07 February 2018
Acting Dean of Dentistry announced
Professor Heiko Spallek has been appointed as Acting Dean of Dentistry, and will oversee the transition to the new Faculty of Medicine and Health.
07 February 2018
New drug discovery project tackles neglected tropical disease
A drug discovery project launched late yesterday will take an open source approach to discover compounds that could lead to treatment for a neglected tropical infectious disease which causes devastating deformities.
07 February 2018
Racehorses unaffected by Hendra vaccination: study
An extensive study for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission published in the Australian Veterinary Journal this week demonstrates that vaccinating against the Hendra virus does not reduce the chances of a horse winning.
06 February 2018
Simple molecule could prevent, alleviate pre-diabetes
Restoring levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ), a key molecule in energy production in cells, could overcome insulin resistance or pre-diabetes - a precursor to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
06 February 2018
$1.7 million funding for new ARC Linkage projects
Three University of Sydney projects have been awarded $1.7 million in funding as part of the first Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project outcomes for 2018.
06 February 2018
University of Sydney to help celebrate 40 years of Mardi Gras
For the third time the University of Sydney will be joining the festivities on Oxford Street to celebrate the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, this year as an official supporter of the event.
06 February 2018
Love blossoms on campus
From Jacaranda tree proposals, weddings in the quad, and couples who first locked eyes at OWeek, the following stories will have your hearts blooming with love this Valentine's Day, so settle in for a long read.
06 February 2018
7 powerful breakthroughs by women in Sydney Science
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a look at the women at the University of Sydney making headlines with their scientific discoveries and research.
06 February 2018
Update on carbon footprint investment strategy
The University has met a three-year target to reduce the carbon footprint of its share portfolio, a target set to address concerns about climate change and investment in fossil fuels.
05 February 2018
How Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch a Tesla into space
Elon Musk is launching a Tesla into space - aeronautical engineering expert Associate Professor Ben Thornber explains how SpaceX will do it.