2022
Articles published in 2022
03 February 2022
COVID-19 guide developed for Pasifika community
University of Sydney and Multiculturalism NSW create easy-to-read COVID-19 information for Pasifika communities in six languages with infographics.
02 February 2022
Fantastic results and big profits for Sydney-led cotton research
The University of Sydney and the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) have teamed up and generated huge yields and a large return on investment with an innovative cotton farming research project.
02 February 2022
Beijing Olympics: How will China handle COVID-19 and protests?
David Goodman, Director of the China Studies Centre and Professor of Chinese Politics examines the dual threat of COVID-19 and potential political protests at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
02 February 2022
University of Sydney welcomes government bio-tech callout
The University of Sydney today welcomed the NSW Government's callout for partners to scale up the bio-tech centre in the Westmead health and education precinct.
01 February 2022
Save Sight summer research 2022
The two week summer introduction to laboratory vision science at the Save Sight Institute resumed this year after a two-year lapse.
01 February 2022
Myanmar coup condemned by academics one year on
The University of Sydney's Challis Chair in Jurisprudence, Professor Wojciech Sadurski, has joined Australian and international academic colleagues, signing a joint statement opposing the military coup in Myanmar.
01 February 2022
Wilful ignorance & Pacific collections
The Sydney Environment Institute is thrilled to announce Dr Jude Philp as our keynote speaker for this year’s Iain McCalman Lecture.
31 January 2022
Lunar New Year: What does the Year of the Tiger mean?
Associate Professor Xiaohuan Zhao shares the history of Lunar New Year, its calendar, and explains what it means to be born in a Year of the Tiger.
28 January 2022
Building a strong future for our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Following extensive consultation with staff, FASS has announced changes to its organisational structure that will support its strategic objectives for education and research excellence.
28 January 2022
Meat eating link to inflammation, worse gut health and MS
Eating more meat and changes in the blood, immune system and gut ecology correlate with worse MS symptoms, according to a longitudinal study of 49 people that used advanced multi-OMICS to investigate complex relationships.
27 January 2022
First students commence four-year medical degree in Dubbo
The University of Sydney this week welcomed the first cohort of students studying the new full four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) beginning to end program in Dubbo.
27 January 2022
Rise of termite clone queendoms offers clue to curb invasions
The University of Sydney scientists who discovered all-female termite colonies have now ascertained how they came to exist. In doing so, they revealed how these powerful females potentially threaten other termites, as well as homeowners.
25 January 2022
University of Sydney to host inaugural Summer Institute in Computational Social Science
International program brings together social scientists and data scientists from Australia and New Zealand for two weeks of world-class training and collaboration.
25 January 2022
Kirsten Andrews appointed Vice-Principal (External Relations)
Today Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Mark Scott announced Kirsten Andrews has been appointed to the role of Vice-Principal (External Relations).
25 January 2022
Science grad wins big with biodiversity tech start-up
Bachelor of Science graduate Camille Goldstone-Henry has claimed the 2021 Women’s Weekly Women of the Future award in recognition of her work in protecting Australia’s iconic species.
24 January 2022
Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids: new research
They may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting children's foot strength, muscle structure and balance as they grow according to new research from the University of Sydney.
24 January 2022
IT students help train custodial staff using virtual reality
A group of international students at the University of Sydney have developed virtual reality materials for the training and recruitment of NSW Youth Justice Officers. The virtual element is crucial; privacy and logistical concerns prevent face-to-face training.
22 January 2022
$13m for national eating disorder research centre
The Australian Government Department of Health has awarded the University of Sydney a $13 million four-year grant, which will fund the establishment of the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre.
21 January 2022
Should Indonesia relocate its capital?
Sydney experts comment on Indonesia's rapid-fire plan to move its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, Borneo by 2024.
21 January 2022
Escalation of eating disorders during COVID-19, research finds
A major study by InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders at the University of Sydney reveals a widespread escalation of eating disorder symptoms during COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, with 40 percent going undiagnosed.