2022

11 February 2022

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

Researchers are calling for better protection of tropical sea cucumbers in the Great Barrier Reef whose numbers are dwindling due to persistent and increasing overharvesting.

10 February 2022

Problematic levels of loneliness widespread in many countries

Loneliness at a problematic level is widespread in many countries, finds a University of Sydney led analysis of evidence from 2000 to 2019 across 113 countries and territories.

10 February 2022

Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship winners announced

$40,000 has been awarded to Sydney College of the Arts alumni Emily Hunt and Pamela Pirovic. Every year, the Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarships are awarded to one mid-career/established artist and one emerging artist.

10 February 2022

Get involved: Student Grant Programs kick off for 2022

The recently launched Student Co-curricular Grants Funding Program provides funding and support to create innovative new projects that are run for students, by students.

10 February 2022

University partners with 2U to offer online postgraduate degrees

The University will offer postgraduate students online Master's degrees in high-demand fields beginning February 2023.

09 February 2022

Why some men just can't stomach plant-based food

Dr Diana Bogueva and colleagues explore why men often react strongly to plant-based meat alternatives.

09 February 2022

Meet the newest members of the University's Alumni Council

Jane MacMaster, Engineers Australia Chief Engineer and Ehssan Veiszadeh, Committee for Sydney Deputy CEO have been endorsed by the Senate to join the University's Alumni Council.

08 February 2022

Emma Johnston appointed new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor Emma Johnston AO has been appointed to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) after an extensive national and international search.

08 February 2022

Alumni and staff recognised in Australia Day Honours List

The University of Sydney is proud to extend our warmest congratulations to all of our alumni and staff who were recognised in the prestigious Australia Day 2022 Honours List.

07 February 2022

Why Ukrainians are ready to fight for their democracy

Dr Olga Boichak, lecturer in Digital Cultures and Ukraine expert, maps the strategies of Russian interference across 30 years of Ukraine's independence.

07 February 2022

Winner of the 2021 Max Le Petit and Gwenyth Jones Nicholson Collection Prize

The Max Le Petit and Gwenyth Jones Nicholson Collection Prize is awarded for an essay or written work submitted as part of a student's undergraduate coursework on any aspect of the Nicholson Collection.

07 February 2022

Tendering zero emissions bus contracts with large mammals in the room

Large scale bus franchising and tendering arrangements are further complicated when introducing zero emissions buses (ZEB) to the fleet. David Ashmore (TSA Advisory) and David Hensher argue that this is an issue to face head on as soon as possible, in order to promote a competitive supply chain cycle.

04 February 2022

Sydney researchers recognised by Royal Society of NSW

University of Sydney researchers won four of eight 2021 Royal Society of NSW awards and a PhD student received a Royal Society Scholarship.

04 February 2022

OurFutures: the refined and refreshed Climate Schools program

The Matilda Centre has launched a 'refreshed and rebranded' school-based prevention program to assist teachers to plan and deliver evidence-based mental health, alcohol and other drug education. OurFutures provides curriculum-aligned courses that are relevant for young people today and available FREE for Terms 1 & 2 in 2022.

04 February 2022

2022 Global Voices Scholarship

The Global Voices Scholarship will see one lucky student represent Australia at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris and possibly at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meeting in Washington DC.

04 February 2022

Light and Darkness

The major new exhibition in our Ian Potter Gallery tracks art movements from the 1960s to the 1980s, via highlightts from the Power Collection.

04 February 2022

Building legacies

The intersect of sport, law and business might seem an unlikely one, but for Craig Carracher it's proved to be a source of learning that has led him to own the biggest real-estate residential portfolio in Australia.

03 February 2022

Celebrating the return of international students on campus

After nearly two years of international borders being shut, our overseas students have arrived in Sydney via the NSW International Arrivals Pilot Program.

03 February 2022

Why don't scientists get the recognition they deserve?

We often discover those who dedicate their lives to a greater cause are overlooked. But, without research pioneers who are committed to forward thinking, where would we be today?

03 February 2022

Using radar to monitor burn victims and babies? It's now possible

University of Sydney scientists have achieved a technology breakthrough with potentially life-saving applications - all using an improved version of radar.