2015
Articles
SCA's new film masterclass
Sydney College of the Arts has announced a weekend film masterclass program that will run for the first time with the 2015 Sydney Underground Film Festival.
Citizens of the world
The shameless behaviour of governments extends well beyond the front lines from where desperate refugees are fleeing for their lives, writes Professor John Keane.
Authors recognised at NSW Premier’s History Awards
Two University of Sydney academics, Professor Warwick Anderson and Emeritus Professor Alan Atkinson, have been recognised at this year's NSW Premier's History Awards.
Superman dreams come true
Xiaopeng Wang, PhD research candidate at the University of Sydney's School of Electrical and Information Engineering is close to realising his dream of being like Superman, having X-ray vision and saving peoples' lives.
Shifting sentiment may provide legal cover for Syria attacks
Syria has not attacked Australia or Iraq, so there is no right of self-defence, writes Professor Ben Saul.
Punishing the children of vaccine refusers is a step too far
Harsh sanctions against the anti-vaccination lobby could risk reinvigorating it, argues Associate Professor Julie Leask.
Hacking the body: the DIYbio movement
The emerging area of DIYbio bears a striking resemblance to the tech start-up boom.
Donors pave the way for students and research
Yesterday, more than 1000 donors helped raise $3.6 million for students and research as the University held its 24-hour fundraising challenge, Pave the Way.
Keeping Up With Chris this Disability Awareness Week
Inclusive Education student at the University of Sydney, Chris Bunton, is proof that living with disability is no obstacle to realising your dreams.
Dementia tsunami: Alzheimer's and other dementias to triple by 2050
Governments need to take action on delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, argues Associate Professor Lesley Russell.