2023

08 February 2023

$3.7m boost for academic-industry collaboration

The University of Sydney has been awarded six new grants, totalling $3.7 million, to work with industry partners on research ranging from Holocaust education to solar farms.

08 February 2023

Using wealth to insulate yourself from climate change

While the days of overt climate denial are mostly over, there's a distinct form of denial emerging in its stead. PhD candidate Hannah Della Bosca, from the Sydney Environment Institute, explores the phenomenon of implicatory denial.

08 February 2023

University of Sydney kicks off biggest Welcome Program for 2023

The University of Sydney kicks off its biggest-ever Welcome Program this week as students begin to arrive on campus for the start of the academic year.

08 February 2023

Carbon removals researcher named Director of Net Zero Initiative

The University of Sydney has today announced carbon removals and utilisation researcher Professor Deanna D'Alessandro as the Director of the Net Zero Initiative.

07 February 2023

Aboriginal credit union successfully combines cultures

Australia's only Indigenous-owned credit union holds lessons for the nation, according to a study from the University of Sydney Business School.

07 February 2023

Writing Fellowship addresses real world health challenges

Australian creative writers of renown are invited to apply for a generous University of Sydney Fellowship which provides a grant of $100,000 and other benefits to begin work on a project exploring issues around health.

06 February 2023

The University of Sydney partners with 360info & Monash University to support media diversity

The University of Sydney is partnering with Monash University to develop 360info as an independent information resource for newsrooms.

06 February 2023

Single test picks up all strains of deadly fish virus that threatens barramundi

A third variant of the deadly ISKN fish virus can now be identified in a new test developed by scientists at the University of Sydney and University of Florida.

06 February 2023

Limited evidence that cannabis ‘hangover’ blunts performance

The first systematic review examining the phenomenon of a 'next day' hangover caused by cannabis has found scant evidence impairment exists hours after consumption.

06 February 2023

Sydney Con graduate coaches Cate Blanchett to convince as conductor

Conductor Natalie Murray Beale, a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, is an artist who works across opera, concert, film and video game scores. Here, she shares her thoughts on making the film Tár and coaching actor Cate Blanchett to achieve a realistic portrayal of a professional conductor.

03 February 2023

How neurodevelopment assessments can guide your child's education

A fifth of children have a developmental vulnerability when starting school. Professor Adam Guastella, Dr Kelsie Boulton and Asssociate Professor Natalie Silove explore what to look for and what support is available.

03 February 2023

Improving social access beyond the inner city

Improving suburban public transport access has a societal benefit through better health, increased employment and reduced crime, according to a new study from the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney Business School.

02 February 2023

Short selling: What you need to know

Dr Angelo Aspris from the University of Sydney Business School explains short selling, why it's back in the news, and what risks investors are taking.

02 February 2023

NSW teacher pay gone from bad to worse

Teachers remain one of the lowest-paid professions and are overdue for a significant increase in salaries, according to a new report by the University of Sydney Business School.

02 February 2023

70 alumni and staff acknowledged in 2023 Australia Day Honours

The University of Sydney congratulates all alumni and staff who were included on the distinguished Australia Day 2023 Honours List announced last week.

02 February 2023

Welcome to 2023

After a few years of uncertainty due to the pandemic, we begin 2023 with considerable optimism, brought by the Year of the Rabbit and the Year of the Cat.

02 February 2023

The cities we create lead to isolation and loneliness

Loneliness is more than just a personal problem. Drs Jennifer Kent, Emily Rugel and Marlee Bower explore how the places in which we live, work and play can be an important factor in fostering connections and building relationships.

02 February 2023

Dr Lisa Alcock wins Tour de Cure funding for cancer research

Dr Lisa Alcock, from the School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science, has won $100,000 in funding from Tour de Cure.

02 February 2023

Antidepressants use for chronic pain on the rise, but are they effective?

A University of Sydney led review has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but others lack convincing evidence on their effectiveness.

31 January 2023

Gay men discriminate against feminine gay men, new study finds

Psychology study finds both gay men and heterosexual men prefer masculine over feminine gay men for a high-status role, suggesting feminine gay men may face implicit discrimination in the workplace.