2022

17 March 2022

Agricultural innovation in Cambodia

In the face of climate change, the extent to which Cambodian farmers adapt will have significant ramifications for livelihoods, communities’ food security, the environment and the economy.

16 March 2022

Future imaginaries in times of crisis

How do we imagine our future in a warming world? In this collaborative piece, Maria Paula Cardoso and Sacha Shaw, SEI Youth Fellows for the Grounded Imaginaries project, consider the power of imagination in contemplating and transforming a world altered by climate change.

16 March 2022

Staying alive, Arabian oryx style

The DNA of an an antelope that was hunted almost to extinction has been decoded, paving the way for further conservation efforts.

16 March 2022

Why people with disability and their carers fare worse after floods

Floods expose social inequities and exacerbate the housing crisis for people with disability and carers, here are six steps governments could take now to minimise this, writes Ms Jodie Bailie and co-authors.

16 March 2022

Biodigester to convert waste into compost at University of Sydney

A cutting-edge biodigester has been installed at the University of Sydney, for odour-free processing of organic waste into compost for use on campus.

16 March 2022

Pandemic response led to a drop in Australian deaths in 2020

The public health measures taken in response to the pandemic resulted in fewer-than-expected Australian deaths overall in 2020, including death from COVID-19,  but more deaths from diabetes.

16 March 2022

Australia's sustainable transport future gets $7.9 million boost

Neil Smith, an internationally successful transport business owner, envisions a green transport future for Australia and is donating $7.9m to the University to help make that a reality.

15 March 2022

Dr Roderick Kater named Honorary Fellow of the University

Dr Roderick Kater, a gastroenterologist with a passion for sustainable agriculture and food production, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the University in recognition of his extraordinary contribution over many years.

15 March 2022

Effective biopsy technique to identify cancer spread underused

An innovative diagnostic technique, sentinel lymph node biopsy, is now widely recommended in both melanoma and breast cancer to determine whether cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes.

15 March 2022

Japanese encephalitis in Australia: Lessons from the region?   

The Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in parts of Australia for the first time. But across much of Southeast Asia, the virus has long been a concern.

15 March 2022

Young Asian-Australian businesses drive strong global links

Next generation Asian-Australian businesses could help drive new global links in the Asia Pacific markets, according to a new research report by the University of Sydney Business School and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).

15 March 2022

Masters players committed to the team, ignore heart health: study

Research from the University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital provides insights into cardiac risk among footballers of 'masters' age (35 years and older). 

14 March 2022

Partnership encourages innovation in how universities and industry collaborate

Australian universities could be at the global forefront of research translation and commercialisation in health and medicine if barriers to collaboration are overcome and best practice models explored, according to a University of Sydney and AusBiotech report.

14 March 2022

Many Australian medical researchers not declaring conflicts of interest: Study

Many Australian medical researchers are not accurately disclosing payments from pharmaceutical companies, a study has revealed, and the results likely to underestimate the issue on a national and global scale.

11 March 2022

Matthew Kiernan first Australian to receive Sheila Essey Award

Brain and Mind Centre's co-director, Professor Matthew Kiernan, has been awarded for his seminal research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research.

10 March 2022

University of Sydney launches School of Project Management

The Faculty of Engineering's new School of Project Management was launched in front of research and industry partners.

10 March 2022

The scholarship that made studying at Sydney possible

After visiting Australia, Hannah James dreamed of returning to study at Sydney. When she was awarded the Dean's Scholarship, she turned that dream into a reality.

10 March 2022

Margaret Beazley reflects on being a woman in law

Throughout her career, Her Excellency, Margaret Beazley has always been an advocate, mentor and supporter of women in law. Here she shares her thoughts and advice for the next generation of lawyers.

10 March 2022

Academy of Science honours Sydney researcher

Professor Steve Simpson from the Charles Perkins Centre and Faculty of Science has been awarded the prestigious MacFarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture by the Australian Academy of Science, the country's premier scientific association.

10 March 2022

Improved wheat to counter climate extremes

Rising temperatures threaten our ability to grow crops. Partnerships between academia and industry have created top-level research with a tangible impact.