2019

15 May 2019

Meet the man on a mission to bring science to Indigenous students

Access to educational resources has been a long-standing problem for remote Indigenous communities. Staff member and Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt is tackling the issue by bringing books to Indigenous students in rural schools.

15 May 2019

Lady Primrose Potter AC receives Honorary Fellowship

Lady Primrose Potter AC has been named an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney in recognition of her services to the arts, medicine, and sciences in Australia.

15 May 2019

Tech for electorate mapping wins innovation competition

Days out from the federal election, a software company that helps charities, business and community groups influence politicians using data and technology, has won the University of Sydney Genesis innovation competition.

15 May 2019

Business School contributes to improved whistleblower protection

The Chair of the Business School's discipline of Business Law, Associate Professor David Chaikin, has been recognised by the Federal Government for his contribution to reforms which improve protection for whistleblowers.

15 May 2019

Ignoring the voices that matter: food production and the media in a changing climate

Our failure to listen is causing isolation and marginalisation with deeply tragic consequences. Ahead of the launch of her book, Voice and Participation in Global Food Politics, Alana Mann asks how we can go beyond false media narratives and truly support farmers in the midst of drought.

14 May 2019

Successful recipients of scholarships for the Certificate of Transport Management

ITLS has long been providing professional development for middle managers in the bus and coach industry through the Certificate of Transport Management (CTM), this year being held on July 9-12 2019.

13 May 2019

How the major parties stack up on work, care and family policies

The Work and Family Policy Roundtable has delivered a pre-election score card that rates how Labor and Liberal policies stack up against the research evidence on what a strong work, care and family policy platform should look like.

13 May 2019

University of Sydney experts take NAPLAN to task

The federal election has largely overshadowed the 12th iteration of NAPLAN, commencing this week. Yet that does not mean the tests are uncontroversial. University of Sydney experts deconstruct the debate surrounding them.

13 May 2019

3 inspiring Sydney women tell their mathematics stories

Three of our inspiring mathematicians share their journey, passion and how they think we can get more women in mathematics.

13 May 2019

Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota

Experts call for better regulation of a common additive in foods and medicine, as research reveals it can impact the gut microbiota and could lead to inflammatory bowel diseases or colorectal cancer.

10 May 2019

'Intriguing work' wins music prize

As part of an initiative to support female composers, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney is delighted to announce the winner of the 2019 prize.

10 May 2019

Delegation of Eminent Thai Judges Participate in International Tax Program

More than thirty Judges from Thailand, including 6 Justices of the Supreme Court, have joined the University of Sydney Law School for a two-week program in international tax law and policy.

10 May 2019

University research in focus for 2019 Sydney Film Festival

In 2019, the inspiring research of our world-renowned researchers is the focus of the University of Sydney's partnership with the Sydney Film Festival.

10 May 2019

Where should new housing go?

Sydney is growing rapidly – currently between 80 to 100,000 persons per annum. We held a public discussion and book launch to discuss how we can accommodate Sydney's growing population.

09 May 2019

Disruptors dominate premier entrepreneurship competition final

"Disruptors" in fields ranging from architecture to education have made it through to the finals of the first University of Sydney’s Genesis Innovation Competition for 2019.

08 May 2019

MBA students nourish the mind and body

Full-time MBA students join forces for a mindful cooking class at Sydney Seafood School. We hear from two of the students who reflect on the experience.

08 May 2019

Digital Media student represents Australia at the UN

After a competitive submission process, Master of Digital Communication and Culture student, Anna-Grace Millward was named the 2019 Global Voices delegate to the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women, the UN’s largest gathering on gender equality and women’s rights.

07 May 2019

The science of cannabis and driving

As medical cannabis becomes more readily available, it is imperative that any risks relating to driving are clarified via thorough research.

07 May 2019

Kakadu needs a new approach to cleaning up an old mine

A new report has found Australia's largest national park is at long-term risk unless the clean up of the Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu is done comprehensively and effectively.

06 May 2019

University of Sydney back to support TEDx in 2019

University of Sydney is proud to partner with TEDx Sydney 2019 with University alumnus and now Yale researcher Monkol Lok among the line-up to help celebrate 10th anniversary event.