2019

10 September 2019

Household air pollution linked to stillbirths

Associate Professor Camille Raynes-Greenow is leading an international clinical trial that will determine the impact of poor household air on stillbirths.

10 September 2019

Snail stories for a time of extinctions

Coiled up in the tiny shells of snails lie stories of loss and the struggle for ongoing life, of meaning making, of relationships, of care and disregard.

09 September 2019

The school that students built: hands-on learning in Vanuatu

A squatter community on the outskirts of Vanuatu's capital will soon have its first school, thanks to Sydney architecture students and a crowdfunding campaign.

09 September 2019

Payne-Scott distinctions for academic excellence announced

Four academics from diverse research fields in aquatic robotics, human obesity, psycho-oncology and bioengineering, have been appointed the third cohort of Payne-Scott Professorial Distinctions.

06 September 2019

Tasmanian devils: How close are we to saving them?

Ahead of National Threatened Species Day on 7 September a new book offers an update on the campaign to save the Tasmanian devil, which has experienced a dramatic reduction in its population.

06 September 2019

Ripple effect of toxic executives in schools

Written by University of Sydney and UTS academics, a new paper decodes destructive school leadership and its harmful, pervasive consequences.

04 September 2019

Then we take Berlin

Our students recently travelled overseas to Berlin as part of the ‘Art and the City’ subject, visiting cultural, artistic, and historic attractions. We spoke about the immersive experience of international fieldwork and how it opened their eyes to other possibilities.

04 September 2019

The University of Sydney scholarships that help students soar

Scholarships at the University of Sydney give more than just financial support. They instil confidence and a drive to succeed. For these five students, donor-funded scholarships changed everything.

04 September 2019

Climate increasingly a mainstream health issue

Sydney has led a new Lancet comment on global warming and health; its publication came ahead of the latest declaration on climate as a health emergency, this time by the Australian Medical Association. Our experts explain why.

04 September 2019

University of Sydney signs MoU with criminology leader

The University of Sydney, which has its own criminology research centre, will officially expand its joint operations with the government crime research agency.

03 September 2019

How can you reduce your pet's eco paw-print?

Experts discuss how to reduce your companion animal's carbon footprint at the 9th Annual Robert Dixon Memorial Animal Welfare Symposium in the School of Veterinary Science.

02 September 2019

Australia has a paracetamol poisoning problem

There has been a concerning increase in paracetamol poisonings, and resulting liver damage in Australia over the last decade writes Dr Rose Cairns from Sydney Pharmacy School.

02 September 2019

Preventing asthma attacks: a father's fight for his daughter

An asthma attack took Thea Notaras' life two weeks before her 17th birthday. Now her father is working to save others from her fate.

02 September 2019

Beyond the acronym: a conversation with CAPS

Most students will have heard of CAPS, but how many know what to expect from an appointment? First-year Economics student Avish Sharma spoke to CAPS about the services it provides and how to get the help you need.

31 August 2019

Tracy Sorensen named 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence

The University of Sydney today announced Tracy Sorensen as the 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence at its Charles Perkins Centre.

30 August 2019

Engineering researchers win prestigious prize

A University of Sydney PhD student within the School of Computer Science, Oana Balmau has been awarded the 2019 Usenix Best Paper Prize.

30 August 2019

The implications of Boris Johnson's parliamentary suspension for Brexit

Tightened parliamentary timeframes have made the prospect of Britain exiting the European Union on 31 October without a deal in place far more likely, writes Professor Anne Twomey for The Conversation.

30 August 2019

The implications of Boris Johnson's parliamentary suspension for Brexit

Tightened parliamentary timeframes have made the prospect of Britain exiting the European Union on 31 October without a deal in place far more likely, writes Professor Anne Twomey for The Conversation.

30 August 2019

Wear it Purple Day: forging a sense of belonging

Meet Jack Crane, Sydney staff member who has just been crowned an Out for Australia 30 under 30 LGBTIQ Role Model. We spoke to Jack on Wear It Purple Day about why the University is a stronger institution when we embrace the diversity.

30 August 2019

How to kick-start your career while you’re still at university

Whether you’re itching to start your future career or still not sure where you’re going, we’ve gathered some expert advice from employers to help you put yourself in good stead for life after uni.