2022

02 March 2022

Sexual harassment can't be part of the job

Despite decades of regulation and advocacy, sexual harassment remains a persistent and pervasive problem in Australian workplaces, highlighting the need for urgent reforms. This topic is the focus of this year's International Women's Day Jessie Street Lecture, presented by Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins on 7 March.

02 March 2022

Business School takes action towards Sustainable Development Goals

The University of Sydney Business School has published a report detailing its progress towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2020-2021.

01 March 2022

Support for students affected by floods

The University of Sydney community has been deeply saddened by the effects of the floods in Queensland and New South Wales and offers support to those affected.

01 March 2022

Sydney Law School statement on Russia's violations of international law in Ukraine

Sydney Law School scholars sign a joint statement urging all countries to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.

28 February 2022

2022 Rothwell Residents for Architecture and Urban Design announced

The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has announced its inaugural Rothwell Residents for 2022.

28 February 2022

More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up

University of Sydney researchers tested wheat in heat and carbon-intense conditions that replicate future climate change and found that many common varieties produce fewer grains - a wake up call for growers nationwide.

28 February 2022

UN Women Australia MBA scholarship awarded to Australia-India Corporate Advisor

Natasha Jha Bhaskar has been awarded the 2022 UN Women Australia MBA scholarship which funds the study of the University of Sydney Business School’s part-time MBA.

28 February 2022

Queerness as a source of resilience for Pacific LGBTIQ+ community

A new paper outlines Pacific peoples' rich and diverse history with sexual differences and how Western religion introduced shame and homophobia. Now the Pacific LGBTIQ+ community is reclaiming queerness on its own terms.

28 February 2022

Climate crisis, law and shifting narratives

SEI Visiting Fellow Nicole Rogers discusses her research on the narratives and points of intersection of the climate crisis, and how storytelling can act as a powerful catalyst for social, legal and political action.

25 February 2022

A Colombian-Australian with a border collie walks into a vet

A new generation of Australian veterinarians will be trained in diversity and inclusivity, thanks to a world-first cultural competence guide for the profession developed by University of Sydney experts.

25 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: experts explain

University of Sydney experts weigh in on the rapidly escalating Russia-Ukraine war.

25 February 2022

Sydney academics and alumni awarded 2022 Fulbright Scholarships

From endocrinology to soil science, academics and alumni of the University of Sydney have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.

24 February 2022

Why study biomedical engineering at Sydney

Studying biomedical engineering at Sydney allows you to learn from world class experts from a range of fields and apply your skills and knowledge to help people live longer, healthier lives. 

24 February 2022

5 reasons to study pharmacy at Sydney

Highly ranked internationally for its teaching and research, the Sydney Pharmacy School is an excellent choice for students wanting to pursue a career in healthcare.

24 February 2022

Farewelling Michelle St Anne

SEI celebrates the incredible work of Michelle St Anne, SEI’s Deputy Director and Operations Manager – Programming, Impact and Engagement, as she departs the Institute.

23 February 2022

Forgotten Art History

The question of what makes Indonesian art Indonesian is by no means a new one. Very few women of Chinese descent are recorded in historical accounts of Indonesian modern art or in the collections and archives of Indonesian cultural institutions. Retracing and recovering their lost stories can be a difficult process.

23 February 2022

Wildfires projected to grow by 50 percent, but governments are ill-prepared

Within the next 80 years, wildfires will become much more prevalent and severe globally. A new UN-commissioned report co-authored and co-edited by a University of Sydney professor sheds light on this and offers suggestions for prevention.

23 February 2022

BMC academic promotions for 2022

Congratulations to the 16 Brain and Mind Centre researchers whose high impact work has been recognised with this year's academic promotions.

23 February 2022

Queen Elizabeth: What happens next?

British monarchy expert and historian, Dr Cindy McCreery, unpacks the system designed to keep the monarchy running, even when the monarch is indisposed or heading into advanced old age.

23 February 2022

Partnership to transform dementia care in residential aged care

A partnership project led by the University of Sydney has received funding from the Australian Government to improve the independence, health and wellbeing of people living with dementia in residential aged care.