2022

24 March 2022

The 2021 Matilda Centre Awards

The 'Matilda Centre Awards' recognises outstanding achievement in activities that promoted the values and aims of the Matilda Centre in 2021.

24 March 2022

University of Sydney and HammondCare announce partnership

The University of Sydney and leading aged, dementia and palliative care charity HammondCare today announced a formal partnership aimed at shaping the sector through collaboration on research, education and social impact.

24 March 2022

Researcher Spotlight with Dr Ewa Siedlecka

We spoke to Dr Ewa Siedlecka about her current work on the National Comorbidity Guidelines and her journey from PhD to Postdoctoral Researcher at the Matilda Centre.

24 March 2022

PREMISE Lived Experience Partnership Grants Awarded

The Matilda Centre and PREMISE recently awarded two grants to support researchers to undertake research in partnership with the PREMISE and Matilda Youth Advisory Board (YAB), the Matilda Centre Lived Experience Research Network (LEARN), and other lived experience researchers.

24 March 2022

Can music slow the onset of neurodegenerative disease?

A new collaboration between the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will be launched on 25 March. Together, with support of a generous gift, they are designing a musical intervention to help those at risk of cognitive decline.

24 March 2022

Spring, Colours, Love - Sydney students celebrate Holi

One of the most vibrant and important festivals on the Hindu calendar, Holi is a celebration of the beginning of spring and the triumph of good over evil. We spoke to three students about what it means to celebrate Holi.

24 March 2022

Leaving Singapore to study law at Sydney

Rohit Thadani and Prashaanth Rajandran explain why they left Singapore to study their Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School.

23 March 2022

University of Sydney responds to National Student Safety Survey

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney thanked students for their contributions to the National Student Safety Survey and committed to renewed and targeted action to create a safer and more supportive environment.

23 March 2022

What helps rescued wildlife stay alive?

Five factors, including human activity such as road accidents, affect the survival of injured or displaced wildlife, a comprehensive review finds.

23 March 2022

Floods expose social inequities, and potential mental health epidemic in its wake

University of Sydney experts say floods and disasters leave communities highly vulnerable to health problems, which include anxiety, PTSD and mosquito borne diseases, unless action is taken.

22 March 2022

Appointment of Policy Fellows

Renowned former BBC correspondent Nick Bryant, and economic researcher Claire Connelly, join the Lab to research the future of democracy, economic inequality and post-pandemic rebuilding in Australia.

22 March 2022

Sydney road networks could influence COVID spread, study shows

All roads lead to COVID, but some are more susceptible than others, a world-first study by Australian researchers has revealed.

22 March 2022

Celebrated conductor to lead Symphony Orchestra

For one night only, on 25 March, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Symphony Orchestra will be led by celebrated guest conductor Ola Rudner. This is the Orchestra's first public performance after an absence of more than two years.

21 March 2022

University and Minderoo launch 'Thrive by Five' app, in Indonesia

The University of Sydney and Minderoo Foundation have begun the global rollout of a unique, culturally tailored app for carers focused on crucial early childhood development, with the first launch in Indonesia today.

21 March 2022

Action on Ukraine exposes Canberra's muted response on Myanmar

Given the prompt, coordinated international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some in Myanmar are wondering why the military junta has not faced something similar, writes Dr Susan Banki.

21 March 2022

Q&A: Why join the Industry Mentoring Program?

Alumnus Mark Latina, Co-Founder of The Ingenarium, and student Elma Aston (Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies) share their highlights and experiences from the Industry Mentoring Program.

20 March 2022

Gender equality for a sustainable future

This International Women’s Day, we hear from University of Sydney researchers on why gender equality is essential to securing a sustainable world.

18 March 2022

Net Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda

The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.

18 March 2022

The Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 90

Saturday, March 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was conceived by engineering alumnus Sir John Bradfield. Sydney experts from a range of disciplines comment on its enduring legacy.

18 March 2022

Marine scientist wins Westpac Research Fellowship

Dr Shawna Foo from The Faculty of Science has been awarded $540,000 to investigate and identify factors that increase marine ecosystem resilience to climate change.