2019
Articles published in 2019
21 January 2019
Tim Soutphommasane returns to the University of Sydney
Former Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane has been appointed the University of Sydney's first Professor of Practice (Sociology and Political Theory).
21 January 2019
Centenary of Spanish flu pandemic in Australia
'Spanish flu', the pandemic that killed between 50-100 million people worldwide, made landfall in Australia by 1919. About a third of all Australians were infected and nearly 15,000 people were dead in under a year, yet little is known of its generational impact. Dr Peter Hobbins investigates.
21 January 2019
Debunking the myths around the optically-guided bus (trackless trams)
Yale Wong explores some of the misconceptions surrounding optically-guided buses, otherwise known as trackless trams.
18 January 2019
How the military can support global health security
University of Sydney health security expert Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott has contributed to a new report in The Lancet urging co-operation of military and humanitarian forces.
17 January 2019
Everything you need to know about gluten intolerance
As more people eliminate gluten from their diets, stores and restaurants are reacting and providing gluten-free options. But is gluten really the culprit, or is there something else going on?
17 January 2019
Happy 150th birthday to the periodic table
Here’s to 150 more years of inspiration, curiosity, and surprising problem-solving.
17 January 2019
Living with water: questions for policy and action
A public policy roundtable drew scholars and professionals together to explore how climate change is forcing communities to rethink and rework how they live with water.
17 January 2019
A smart grid pioneer’s career in the spotlight
For George Maltabarow, alumnus and former CEO of Energy Australia, having the opportunity to explore a variety of passions whilst at university were the foundations for a fulfilling, exceptional career.
16 January 2019
I love a sunburnt country, not a sunburnt dog
There are other problems with summer that a lot of people don’t consider. Just like us, dogs are susceptible to sunburn, but they are also at great risk of burnt paws.
16 January 2019
Artistic intelligence: meet Sydney's painting robot
A mechanical engineering student at the University of Sydney has programmed a robot to paint in the traditional Chinese painting style known as guóhuà.
15 January 2019
5 New Year's health resolutions based on real research
A new year provides the perfect opportunity to reset your health and fitness goals. While you always want to aim big, the best strategy for success is to start small. Here our experts offer 5 simple ideas based on our top 2018 research findings.
14 January 2019
ARC funding for food safety and in vitro blood vessel model
New sensors to detect contaminated food and in vitro development of human blood vessels are projects that have received funding through the federal government's ARC Linkage Project scheme.
14 January 2019
New AusOpen heat policy informed by University of Sydney research
A new extreme heat policy is being introduced at the Australian Open this year, the result of a research collaboration between Tennis Australia and the University of Sydney.
14 January 2019
Engineering new kernels of truth with cereal
University of Sydney geomechanical engineers are examining the properties of puffed rice cereal through a new lens to gain understanding of the behaviour of porous materials.
14 January 2019
Where a degree in rehabilitation counselling could take you
A critical part of the healthcare system, our alumni enjoy rewarding and fulfilling careers in a diverse range of industries. Here are just three of the places a degree in rehabilitation counselling could take you.
11 January 2019
Strong employment outcomes for Sydney graduates, survey finds
81 percent of University of Sydney undergraduates found full-time work immediately after graduating, finds latest Graduate Outcomes Survey.
11 January 2019
Why a global network of telescopes followed the "Cow"
Last year, an initially unremarkable cosmic flare soon became one of astronomy's most observed and puzzling objects. The comprehensive observations of the multidisciplinary, global team of astronomers shed light on what may have happened.