2019

26 February 2019

University launches new digital placemaking Footbridge Gallery

The University of Sydney has launched the Footbridge Gallery, a digital placemaking area embedded in the landscape of the University using light, sound and music to create an open, shared space.

26 February 2019

New research casts doubt on cause of Angkor's collapse

New University of Sydney research has revealed the ancient Cambodian city of Angkor underwent a gradual decline in occupation rather than an abrupt collapse.

25 February 2019

5 top tips to succeed in your first year of university

With lectures kicking off this week, Dr Maria Chisari from the Sydney School of Education and Social Work gives five essential tips on how to make the most of your first year - what pitfalls to avoid and how to get involved.

25 February 2019

Sydney librarian discovers rare drawing by Renaissance artist

One of the most enigmatic figures in Renaissance art, Giorgione, has been identified as the artist behind a drawing that remained undiscovered for over 500 years on the back page of a University of Sydney library book

25 February 2019

How to stop your teenager from drinking

Parents are key influences in their child’s decision to start drinking, yet most are unsure of what to do, say experts from the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use.

25 February 2019

New funding for high-resolution beam development

Professor Xiaoke Yi and Professor Robert Minasian have received a $540,000 Australian Research Council Linkage Project grant to partner with Thales Australia and develop integrated optical phased arrays for light detection and ranging.

22 February 2019

Is ASIC the watchdog that no one fears?

The Banking Royal Commission has raised questions about the role of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, writes Professor Jason Harris, specialist in corporate law at the University of Sydney Law School.

22 February 2019

Coffee, the law and gender equality: UN Women MBA Scholarships awarded

Lawyer, Angela Lauman, and coffee roaster, Amelia Franklin, have each been awarded a UN Women Australia Scholarship worth over $60,000 to study one of our MBA programs.

22 February 2019

Law reform needed for granny flat arrangements

When "granny flat agreements" go wrong, the consequences can be disastrous and costly for parents and children alike, writes property law expert Patricia Lane from The University of Sydney Law School.

22 February 2019

World's biggest bee found

Last seen in 1981 and thought lost to science, a team of scientists and conservationists, including Honorary Professor Simon Robson, has found Megachile pluto, the world's largest bee, in the forests of Indonesia.

22 February 2019

Study links diabetes and back pain

People with diabetes have a 35 percent higher risk of experiencing low back pain and 24 percent higher risk of having neck pain than those without diabetes, a review by University of Sydney researchers has found.

21 February 2019

Amateur video evidence vital to holding police to account

Six years after amateur video footage surfaced on YouTube allegedly showing police excessive force at the 2013 Mardi Gras, new University of Sydney research shows the important but unpredictable role that amateur video can play in holding police to account.

21 February 2019

Are human brains unique?

Research by Dr Ben Fulcher finds that 'lower animal' brains have the same specialised structures as humans.

21 February 2019

Elliot Scanes wins Science and Innovation Award for Young People

The Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recognise innovative scientific projects that will contribute to the success and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural industries.

21 February 2019

The new exercise trend that is made for everyone

From washing the car to climbing stairs or carrying groceries, each of these activities is an opportunity for short sharp bursts of 'High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity', HIIPA for short.

21 February 2019

Steep rise in self-poisonings in children and adolescents

New research finds young Australians are increasingly engaging in self-harm and increasingly prescribed medications used to treat symptoms of mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.

20 February 2019

Paris OECD Forum scholarship applications now open

The Global Voices Scholarship will see one lucky student represent Australia at the 2019 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forum in Paris.

20 February 2019

Give machines a human face and make the world a better place

The Business School’s Mike Seymour, believes that an age of computers with emotionally engaging human digital faces is just around the corner raising issues of ethics and trust.

20 February 2019

Simple tips for weight loss that don't include fad diets

There's a biological reason most diets fail; or when they don't, why two-thirds of people regain the weight within 12 months. Obesity expert, Dr Nick Fuller, explains the science behind your weight loss woes and shares his tips for doing it right.

20 February 2019

Sydney sings! Old songs, new songs, Australian songs

Singers and musicians from Sydney's Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities and the University of Sydney community come together to sing songs of reconciliation hosted by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.