2019

30 May 2019

Should event-based social media monitoring and pathogen whole genome sequencing be used to uncover new epidemiological patterns?

A new publication by MBI's Chris Degeling, Jane Johnson and Lyn Gilbert outlines their recent research.

30 May 2019

Millennial Project to equip students to succeed in Asia

The Business School has joined forces with the China Australia Millennial Project to deliver a postgraduate program which will immerse students in the Chinese innovation landscape and the "real world" of Chinese business.

30 May 2019

Measuring performance: How KPIs came about

In this age of big data, we look at the emergence of KPIs and performance measurement in organisations.

30 May 2019

University researchers to help Facebook counter hate speech

Researchers from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are the first University of Sydney academics to receive research support from Facebook.

30 May 2019

Are you up to date with your vaccinations?

For your own health and the health of those around you, it's important to check in with your GP regularly to make sure your vaccinations are up to date, write University of Sydney researchers.

29 May 2019

More evidence needed to inform ADHD medication guidelines

Experts call for further research into the risks and benefits of higher levels of stimulant medication for ADHD, after a study finds no discernible evidence behind dose limits used for children and adolescents.

28 May 2019

Why an Indigenous voice would not be a 'third chamber' of parliament

Other bodies that inform parliament, like the Productivity Commission, aren't considered 'third chambers' as they have no power to initiate, pass or reject bills, writes Professor Anne Twomey in the Sydney Morning Herald.

28 May 2019

Engineering graduate soars at aviation multinational

An initial industry placement at Thomas Global Systems has since evolved into an exciting career building cutting-edge aviation prototypes for one engineering graduate.

28 May 2019

Australian Academy of Science honours three Sydney scientists

Three Sydney scientists join the ranks of 543 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, a recognition of the breadth, depth and quality of our research.

27 May 2019

Collaboration with China on brain and intelligence science

In a strategic partnership that will marry research into cognitive neuroscience and brain disorders with the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, Fudan University and the University of Sydney signed an agreement this week to further research in these fields.

27 May 2019

Sydney awarded Silver at the Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards

The University of Sydney has been named as a Silver Employer at the Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards, up from last year's Bronze award.

27 May 2019

University expresses support for our Jewish students and staff

Following recent media reports, the University of Sydney offers support and solidarity to our Jewish community on campus and beyond.

27 May 2019

2019 Sandra Cadwallader Scholarship winner announced

A generous scholarship enables an ambitious Indigenous student who lives 400 kilometres from Sydney to achieve his dream of studying economics.

27 May 2019

Strewth! Turns out your kelpie is not a dingo

Many kelpie owners wonder if their dog has a little bit of dingo in them. Some believe the kelpie was bred with the dingo to make them more resilient to the Australian climate. New research suggests this may be bush folklore.

24 May 2019

Five minutes with Narelle Yeo

Meet human rights lawyer turned professional opera singer Dr Narelle Yeo, who's now bringing students and professionals together through inclusion programs at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. 

24 May 2019

Great neighbourhoods

This month Professor Peter Phibbs delivered two community talks on strategic urban planning where he discussed the historic beginnings of town planning and the modernisation of urban development.

24 May 2019

Sydney Nursing School honours students at scholarships and prizes evening

Last week, Sydney Nursing School recognised the achievement of its students at a scholarships and prizes evening. Held annually, this event brings donors, alumni, staff, students and their families together.

23 May 2019

The elephant–livestock interface modulates anthrax suitability in India

Anthrax is a potentially life-threatening bacterial disease that can spread between wild and livestock animals and humans. Transmission typically occurs indirectly via environmental exposure, with devastating consequences for human and animal health, as well as pastoralist economies. 

23 May 2019

The elephant–livestock interface modulates anthrax suitability in India

Anthrax is a potentially life-threatening bacterial disease that can spread between wild and livestock animals and humans. Transmission typically occurs indirectly via environmental exposure, with devastating consequences for human and animal health, as well as pastoralist economies. 

23 May 2019

Where will human resource management and industrial relations study lead you?

Meet four Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations graduates and learn how postgraduate study enhanced their careers. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for domestic students.