2020

24 February 2020

Mardi Gras: what matters to me

Mardi Gras 2020 is on Saturday 29 February, and the University of Sydney is once again a proud partner of the parade. In the lead up to the big event, we spoke to three current students about their journey, and the issues that are important to them.

22 February 2020

Peter Weiss gives four million for lung research

Renowned Sydney businessman and philanthropist Peter Weiss AO is advancing medical knowledge of lung disease with $4 million of funding for critical research. 

21 February 2020

The huge history of big hair bows

Hair bows may seem like cutesy accessories, but their facade is deceptively simple. Honorary research fellow in in digital cultures, Dr Fiona Andreallo, unravels the meaning behind the grosgrain.

21 February 2020

Neighbourhood heat stress response: reflections on a community focused workshop

In light of Australia’s hottest year on record, SEI researchers met with influential community members in a workshop dedicated to responding to a warming world. The proposed Partnership Project, led by Associate Professor Ollie Jay and Professor David Schlosberg, aims to tackle head on the issue of extreme heat events experienced in our Sydney neighbourhoods.

21 February 2020

How oysters can indicate ecosystem health and resilience

Aquatic Animal Health Group from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science have developed a research program that recognises monitoring the health of oysters can indicate estuarine health and is a guide for the resilience of our environment.

21 February 2020

New research demonstrates safety of phage therapy in patients

Researchers are looking into the potential of phage therapy to combat antibiotic resistance, with recent work suggesting there are no adverse reactions when given to patients with blood infections.

20 February 2020

From denial to resilience: the slippery discourse of obfuscating climate action

Christopher Wright and Michael E Mann unveil the government’s illusive acknowledgement of a warming planet, questioning whether their actions will speak louder than words. “The times they are a changing” or are they?

20 February 2020

eHealth 2020 sets the tone for Sydney’s future as leaders in digital health

Hosted by the University of Sydney's Digital Health and Informatics Network, in partnership with Sydney Health Partners, eHealth@Sydney 2020 brought together over 300 delegates to raise awareness of the benefit and value of digital innovation in health.

19 February 2020

Sydney Law School team named national Jessup Moot champions

A team of law students have been crowned national champions in the Australian round of the prestigious Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

19 February 2020

Dr Michael Spence to end term as University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor

After 12 years in the role, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr Michael Spence AC, will conclude his term as Vice-Chancellor in December 2020 to take up his appointment as President and Provost of UCL in London in January 2021.

19 February 2020

Virtual games help people stand and walk in rehab

VR, activity monitors and handheld devices can increase the chances people will stand and walk, the largest trial into the effects of digital devices in rehabilitation, carried out through three hospitals, has found.

18 February 2020

Why visibility in science matters

Associate Professor Alice Motion and PhD student Perry Beasley-Hall are part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras event An Evening with 500 Queer Scientists. We caught up with them to find out how they got involved and what this event means to them.

18 February 2020

When fire burnt (some of) the boundaries

Sydney Environment Institute researcher Danielle Celermajer returns with an update on Jimmy, her loyal rescue pig, whose tale of miraculous survival from the catastrophic fires has fostered a community fan base invested in his recovery. In this edition, Danielle looks to Jimmy for advice on how best to comprehend the devastation and grief experienced over the past few months.

18 February 2020

Sydney graduates launch face mask to protect against air pollution

With the help of the Sydney Genesis startup program, University of Sydney graduates Elias and Isaac Honor have this month launched an innovative new face mask to protect against air pollution.

17 February 2020

Sydney Law School PhD candidate awarded prestigious publication prize

Callista Harris has been named as the recipient of the Law & Practice of International Courts and Tribunals Rosalyn Higgins Prize.

17 February 2020

Fatal Woman, The Origin of Evil, and other tantalising tales

They may sell for 30 cents at the local op shop, but classic crime books - especially their cover art - warrant appreciation. Criminologist and artist Dr Carolyn McKay outlines their appeal.

17 February 2020

Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss

Researchers from the University of Sydney have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to recommend any current treatments.

17 February 2020

Scientists unlock low-cost material to shape light for industry

Crystal materials used in solar cells have been discovered to be cheaper alternatives to manipulate laser light with potential application in telecommunications, medical diagnostics and consumer electronics.

14 February 2020

Vice-Chancellor, Dr Michael Spence, expresses his condolences following death of student

On behalf of University of Sydney staff and students, Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence has expressed his condolences to family and friends of student George Yuhan Lin following his tragic death in a road incident earlier this week.

14 February 2020

Can machines imitate human intelligence?

As rapid technological advances bring artificial intelligence into our daily life, the public imagination is still dominated by a Romantic fear that machines will take over the world.