2020

01 July 2020

Hugh Harley appointed Professor of Practice (Global Economy)

Alumnus and former PwC Financial Services Leader (Asia-Pacific), Hugh Harley brings his industry and teaching experience to his new role as Professor of Practice (Global Economy).

30 June 2020

Native Grains: Narrabri researchers meet with Aboriginal community

Indigenous knowledge and agricultural science are uniting to help support a renaissance in Aboriginal agriculture in western NSW. The winners will include farmers looking for additional income streams.

30 June 2020

Dogs, thunderstorms and fireworks: the fear is real

Dogs with noise phobias show symptoms including panting, pacing and hiding. They are often so frightened they try and escape and can sustain injuries in the process. Because of this, fearful dogs can be a danger to themselves.

30 June 2020

Why study at the University of Sydney

At the University of Sydney, our community draws students from more than 130 countries around the world. From choosing to come to Australia, to why they chose the University of Sydney and the best parts about life abroad, our current international students share their stories.

30 June 2020

5 ways we're delivering innovative learning online

This year hasn't exactly gone to plan. But creative lecturers and tutors from across the University were up for the challenge, thinking outside the box to support students and keep them learning online.

30 June 2020

How to turn crisis into a career maker

Having graduated during Global Financial Crisis, Bachelor of Commerce alum Ashton Jones shares four tips for building a career in uncertain times.

29 June 2020

Continuing excellence for Sydney in ARWU subject ranking

Nursing and telecommunication engineering strengthen performance in latest ARWU subject rankings.

29 June 2020

$26m funding injection for cardiovascular and cancer research

The University of Sydney has been awarded more than $26m for critical research into cardiovascular disease, brain cancer, autism, and to trial a vaccine for zoonotic disease, Q fever.

29 June 2020

MBA student profile: Anna Remond

MBA student Anna Remond talks about why she applied for the Future Leaders MBA Scholarship.

26 June 2020

7 reasons why hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup is awesome

Expect a surge in interest in soccer from Soccer Mums and their kids around Australia. The government will need to urgently invest in facilities.

26 June 2020

10 ways an arts degree can change the world

Passion, new perspectives, and an understanding of the past and the future are some of the best ways to make a difference to our world, writes Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison.  

26 June 2020

Did COVID-19 models get it wrong? Professor Sally Cripps explains

Renowned University of Sydney statistician, Professor Sally Cripps, examines the efficacy of COVID-19 modelling as part of an online analysis with colleagues from Stanford University and North-Western University.

25 June 2020

Why study postgraduate environmental science at Sydney

Find out how our postgraduate course in environmental science is a launch pad into leadership for professionals in the environmental sector and helps build a career with positive impact.

25 June 2020

Politics student wins University Medal and Michael Jackson Prize

Bachelor Arts/Bachelor of Laws student Nina Dillon Britton has been awarded the 2020 University Medal and Michael Jackson Prize for achieving the highest mark in Government honours.

25 June 2020

Oral health student negotiating policy to strengthen universal dental care

Zohair Kazmi is a third-year Bachelor of Oral Health student and one of four Australian students selected to represent as a Global Voice Scholar at this year's World Health Assembly in Geneva in November.

25 June 2020

What is dental public health?

We caught up with dental public health expert Professor Woosung Sohn to find out about the unique dental discipline that exists to serve communities in achieving optimal oral health rather than individuals.

25 June 2020

Traditional medicines and health treatments - Remembering Uncle Freddy

Aboriginal people are known across the world as the first scientists, doctors and pharmacists with the longest surviving knowledges in human history, yet we experience some of the worst health outcomes in the modern world.

25 June 2020

Coronavirus or just a common cold? What to do when your child gets sick this winter

COVID-19 symptoms in kids resemble other respiratory infections - how do we know when to get our children tested? Associate Professor Nicholas Wood and Dr Philip Britton discuss.

25 June 2020

The latest Scientists' Warning (on affluence)

This Scientists' Warning, pre-COVID-19, prompts a re-think of affluence and growth. The explainer below pairs the new Nature Communications review that highlights the impacts of society's overconsumption.

25 June 2020

Music alumnus turns his passion for music into a career

Composition alumnus Mitchell Huckstepp tells us about the pressures and rewards of his role, and how his degree in music set him up for a successful career in Hollywood.