2022

23 February 2022

Discovery of new Hendra virus variant example of being proactive on emerging diseases

University of Sydney-led research has uncovered an unrecognised variant of the Hendra virus, prompting re-evaluation of spillover risk from horses and their carers to other humans.

23 February 2022

Mardi Gras 2022: Celebrating our differences together

We’re proud to be marching in our 7th Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 5 March. We spoke to four current students who are joining our float about what marching in Mardi Gras means to them, and about their experiences as members of the LGBTIQ community.

22 February 2022

What makes Australian muster dogs unique?

Muster dogs are agile endurance athletes, able to work long hours in very hot conditions. During peak times, working kelpies have been recorded travelling more than 60km in a single work day.

22 February 2022

International study reveals how drug safety advisories affect prescribing

An international study on safety warnings on medicines shows they lead to lower prescribing levels. Some warnings had stronger effects than others and more research is needed on why these effects differ, including in Australia, which issues fewer warnings than other countries.

22 February 2022

SEI researchers awarded black summer bushfire recovery grant

A team of SEI researchers has secured funding to undertake groundbreaking research on community protection of animals during catastrophic fires.

21 February 2022

Superhero substance used in new bone implants to combat infection

Led by the University of Sydney, an international team has developed a new kind of bone implant that reduces the chance of infection, and therefore significantly decreases implant failure rates. In Australia, a fifth of conventional hip and knee replacements fail after 10 years.

21 February 2022

'Rebellious lawyer' joins Sydney Law School

The lawyer and activist will challenge students and staff to consider the ongoing impacts of colonial laws on First Nations and the importance of dismantling systemic racism in our society.

21 February 2022

COVID-19 Delta & Omicron variant in education settings: new report

The latest report on COVID-19 transmission in NSW schools in Term 4 shows secondary cases did not dramatically increase, despite the appearance of Omicron occurring in the latter part of 2021.

21 February 2022

From art history to a job at Vogue

How final year double major in art history and history, Gladys Lai, found herself in fashion journalism.

20 February 2022

SEI welcomes two deputy directors: education and member engagement

Announcing Associate Professor Rosanne Quinnell as Deputy Director for Education, and Associate Professor Thom van Dooren as Deputy Director for Member Engagement.

18 February 2022

Tin Sheds Gallery 2022 season

Tin Sheds Gallery, School of Architecture, Design & Planning presents an engaging line-up of six exhibitions that delve into a range of topics including architecture, design and urbanism.

15 February 2022

A new day on campus – what are you looking forward to?

After years apart, we’re just a few short days away from being back on campus for the 2022 academic year. And we couldn’t be happier.

15 February 2022

Dementia and loneliness during covid

An international multi-centre study has found worsened neuropsychiatric symptoms in people living with dementia, and a decline in carer mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 February 2022

Australian Computing Research Alliance

The University of Sydney's School of Computer Science is a member of the Australian Computing Research Alliance.

15 February 2022

The strange mechanics of pregnancy in one Australian shark

Biologists have long been fascinated by reproductive diversity in sharks, but haven't yet figured out why some sharks have placentas and others don't.

15 February 2022

Bulldust assymetry factor, in fake news

Thanks to the internet and social media, a lie can travel around the world before the truth has even got out of bed.

14 February 2022

Should I go on student exchange at university?

Partnering with over 250 universities in more than 40 countries, the University of Sydney has the largest student mobility program in Australia.

11 February 2022

Why we need to internationalize our research

The Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC) has a new Director, with a clear vision. Director Lee Wallace shares her thoughts on why international partnerships and knowledge sharing is critical for the advancement of research.

11 February 2022

University of Sydney welcomes students back to campus

Student life returns for Welcome Week's celebrations and orientation events.

11 February 2022

Sport during school linked to academic performance

As students resume school and summer sport, new research from the University of Sydney shows a positive link between participation in sport and academic performance, with the strongest association when sport is held during school hours.