2019

23 August 2019

Student entrepreneurs pitch their bright ideas

Winning ideas at the University's annual Student Innovation Challenge included solutions to managing UV risk and skin cancer in the workplace, helping underprivileged farmers increase productivity and profitably, developing technology to fly our future rockets and helping learners reach their full potential.

23 August 2019

What's happening in the Amazon?

Scientists, engineers and anthropology experts from the University of Sydney discuss the inferno that's raging through the Amazon, devastating large swathes of rainforest and increasing CO2 levels.

23 August 2019

New vaccine targets killer disease tuberculosis

There is only one existing vaccine for TB and it is not effective in adults. Researchers at the Centenary Institute and University of Sydney will next test their new vaccine in clinical trials with humans.

23 August 2019

Create a global career at Sydney

Meet three Master of International Business graduates who travelled to Malaysia, Mexico and Brazil as part of their studies. Learn how their experiences helped shape their global careers and prepared them for practice.

22 August 2019

When the patient is the planet

What should doctors do when the patient in the emergency room is the planet? History can help us understand and answer this pressing question.

22 August 2019

Sydney academics recognised for cardiovascular research excellence

Two University of Sydney researchers who are taking a unique and innovative approach to the study of cardiovascular health have each been awarded the Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence.

22 August 2019

Academic named 'Civil Engineer of the Year'

The University of Sydney's Head of Civil Engineering, Professor Brian Uy has been named 2019 Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year at a celebration marking the centenary of Engineers Australia.

21 August 2019

Sustainable designer makes Forbes '30 Under 30' Asia list

University of Sydney alumnus and Australian sustainable designer, HY William Chan who addresses the needs of urban poor worldwide, has been recognised as an industry leader and "game-changer".

21 August 2019

Response to report on Chinese international students

In response to the report released today, "The China Student Boom and the Risks It Poses to Australian Universities" by Professor Salvatore Babones, the University of Sydney issues the following statement.

21 August 2019

Sustainable Materialism: power in the practices of everyday life

This September we are thrilled to launch David Schlosberg and Luke Craven’s new book, Sustainable Materialism, exploring the new wave of sustainability movements that are reclaiming material systems and overturning environmental injustices across the world.

20 August 2019

5 research projects that could change the world

What do autonomous vehicles, cochlear implants and gut microbiomes have in common? They're all central to some of the ideas that were on display at Research Conversazione 2019, an event that gives our staff and students the platform to explain their ground-breaking research.

20 August 2019

Art Music Awards winners announced

The 2019 Art Music Awards winners were announced last night at a ceremony in the University of Sydney's Great Hall. Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, the Art Music Awards celebrate achievements in Australian contemporary classical music, experimental music and jazz.

20 August 2019

How a Sydney surgeon saved Caleb's smile

When an operation for brain cancer left a nine-year-old boy's face paralysed, a University surgeon and an anonymous donor stepped in to help.

20 August 2019

Brillouin scattering: a third wave emerges in integrated circuits

A research renaissance into chip-based control of light-sound interactions could transform our 5G and broadband networks, satellite communications, sensor technology and defence industries

19 August 2019

Nursing student experiences rural placement

Hear about how a two-week placement in Orange opened an undergraduate nursing students eyes to the warm bush community and the healthcare opportunities that exist outside the city.

19 August 2019

5 tips to help you be more sustainable at uni

Are you ready to make a green impact on campus? From re-usable coffee cups to flora on campus, here are five simple ways you can make your campus life more sustainable.

19 August 2019

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Pacific Island Forum

Rosemary Lyster on the Australian Government’s “pathological, ideological opposition” to stepping up to the realities of climate change.

16 August 2019

University of Sydney ranks among world's top 100

The University of Sydney has been ranked 80th in world in the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

16 August 2019

The project leadership centre creating a new breed of executive

A one-of-a-kind institute is helping projects deliver and equipping leaders for success.

16 August 2019

How to plan your semester

Take some practical planning advice from the Library's Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs). As current students themselves, they know the magic of planning early so you're relaxed and ready when exams roll around.