2023
Articles published in 2023
30 January 2023
New trial uses cannabis for spinal cord injury induced chronic pain
Scientists at the University of Sydney have been awarded $1.7 million from NSW Health to research a new treatment for chronic pain which commonly affects people with spinal cord injuries.
25 January 2023
University appoints new Director, Museums and Cultural Engagement
Michael Dagostino is the new Director of Museums and Cultural Engagement, looking after the Chau Chak Wing Museum and Seymour Centre, and other cultural outreach activities.
23 January 2023
Parental support linked to teen internet addiction
Teenagers who feel well-supported by their parents are more likely to report increased internet addiction over time, in a surprise finding from a new University of Sydney Business School study.
20 January 2023
New funding for Tech Central research
Researchers developing alternative proteins and assistive technology for the blind have received investment from the NSW Government in a new round of Tech Central funding announced today.
19 January 2023
Performing Nazism: Why would you wear the Holocaust like a costume?
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, Dr Benjamin Nickl, in the School of Languages and Cultures, explores the use of Nazi uniforms in popular culture. He argues that Nazi costumes can wear out our moral responsibility.
18 January 2023
Lunar New Year 2023: What does the Year of the Rabbit mean?
Associate Professor Xiaohuan Zhao, from Chinese Studies in the School of Languages and Culture, shares what it means to be born in a Year of the Rabbit.
13 January 2023
Iran executions and the role of 'revolutionary courts'
Professor Simon Rice from Sydney Law School explains the role of Iran's 'revolutionary courts' in the suppression of widespread protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022.
13 January 2023
Scientists find way to heal scars left behind by heart attacks
Researchers have developed a method that could 'turn back the clock' on damaged heart tissue following heart attacks.
12 January 2023
How to get the most out of sculpting with sand
One of the things kids love most about the beach is the chance to play with sand. Not only does it make excellent material to play with, but it is versatile, cheap, and widely available. Dr Sanne Mestrom, senior lecturer at Sydney College of the Arts, explains how to make the most of it this summer.
11 January 2023
NSW and ACT universities to strengthen early offer admissions
The New South Wales Vice-Chancellors' Committee, the peak body for universities in NSW and the ACT, has initiated a sector-leading approach to introduce a new set of underlying principles for early offer admissions in 2024.
10 January 2023
University of Sydney and Taronga win QS Reimagine Education Award
The University of Sydney and Taronga Conservation Society Australia have been awarded the Silver Award in the QS Reimagine Education The Power of Partnerships Award for our partnership that has resulted in the innovative degree Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation).
10 January 2023
Ancient art form empowers modern women artists of PNG
A new exhibition of contemporary artworks from Papua New Guinea (PNG) celebrates how a unique art form from the country's remote highlands has gained a global foothold and allowed a community of female artists to participate in the wider economy.
04 January 2023
University of Sydney wins millions to commercialise solar cells
Professor Anita Ho-Baillie is joining forces with Sydney-based renewable technology company SunDrive to commercialise perovskite-silicon cells - a significantly more advanced solar technology than present options on the market.