2023

18 May 2023

Third cohort of Robinson Fellows announced

The latest cohort of researchers to receive a multi-year fellowship named after the University of Sydney's first Nobel Prize winner has been announced.

18 May 2023

Eurovision: Why we keep falling for the keytar

Dr Paul (Mac) McDermott from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music ponders the enduring love of the showy but impractical instrument, the keytar, after Perth band Voyager's captivating Eurovision journey.

17 May 2023

Sydney launches GP Clinical School to elevate the profession and research

The University today launched a new clinical school to enhance general practice as a preferred career choice among medical students, grow opportunities for GP-related research and champion multidisciplinary care in the community.

17 May 2023

Growing sustainable everyday products using mushrooms

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a biological growing process that uses mushrooms to turn organic waste into compostable products as a low-cost, sustainable solution to plastics.

17 May 2023

Students on AI: 'Please do not assume the worst of us'

Associate Professor Danny Liu and Professor Adam Bridgeman from the University of Sydney and Professor Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan from the University of Hong Kong share key themes from students on using AI in their education.

17 May 2023

Lech Blaine named Charles Perkins Centre 2023 Writer in Residence

Journalist Lech Blaine, author of 'Car Crash: A Memoir' and Quarterly Essay 'Top Blokes', will join the Charles Perkins Centre as the 2023 Judy Harris Writer in Residence.

16 May 2023

It's cold and flu season - so what's wrong with cough syrup?

Parents might want to rethink how they help their kids through cold and flu season, with some remedies posing a risk a to young children, write Dr Rose Cairns and Associate Professor Nial Wheate for The Conversation

15 May 2023

No, music doesn't cause crime - not even drill rap

Academics argue the NSW Police has spent a disproportionate amount of taxpayer money pursuing, disrupting and generally harassing drill musicians under the premise that their lyrics incite violence or help recruit gang members.

12 May 2023

Context behind School of Psychology study report

An ethics-approved research study being conducted by researchers in our School of Psychology has been the focus of a recent article in student newspaper Honi Soit.

12 May 2023

Hep C can be cured but many people are still not being treated

A new project led by the University of Sydney hopes to work out how to eliminate hepatitis C from Australia by encouraging people to take up new, highly curative treatments.

11 May 2023

University of Sydney 2022 financial result

The University of Sydney's annual operating result of $298.5m has recorded a major fall in a challenging environment.

11 May 2023

Eurovision 2023: What Australian viewers can expect

Researchers from the Computational Social Science Lab at University of Sydney have conducted a Hackathon bringing together 20 Eurovision experts to analyse how fans across the world are engaging on social media for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool.

10 May 2023

Four ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships

Dr Nicky Wright and Dr Jianping Zhang, from the Faculty of Science, and Dr Eason (Yi-Sheng) Chen and Dr Rui Tang, from the Faculty of Engineering, have been successful in receiving ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships.

10 May 2023

Australia has a National Quantum Strategy. What does that mean?

Australia has just unveiled its first National Quantum Strategy, which aims to make the nation a 'leader of the global quantum industry' by encouraging research, application and commercialisation. Dr Jarryd Daymond from the University of Sydney Business School breaks down what that means.

10 May 2023

Doctor of Health Sciences awarded to Elizabeth Koff AM

The University of Sydney awarded Elizabeth Koff AM a Doctor of Health Sciences (honoris causa), recognising her outstanding contributions to healthcare and shaping the future of health in Australia.

09 May 2023

Bold and innovative planning is delivering Australia's newest city

Academics from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning look into the Western Parkland Development and while acknowledging it is at the forefront of urban and infrastructure governance, their research identifies a range of concerns, including public consultation, project funding, environmental and social equity issues.

09 May 2023

Seeing a legacy realised: David Bell's gift to future students

David Bell's will includes a gift to first-in-family students. But he's not waiting until then to start changing lives.

09 May 2023

Guilt-free energy

A recent gift has accelerated hydrogren researcher Professor Kondo Francois Aguey-Zinsou towards his goal of producing zero-carbon energy for everyone.

08 May 2023

For the love of books: Maggie McElhill on the wonders of volunteering

When Maggie McElhill retired from her role in the Faculty of Science, she was looking for somewhere to donate her time. As a former librarian, the Book Fair felt like a natural fit.

08 May 2023

A good sport: From the football field to the Alumni Council

Mathew Demetriou is so passionate about volunteering he founded his own mentoring organisation before becoming an Alumni Council member. He believes giving his time to help others enriches his own life as much as it does the organisations he supports.