2015

Articles

30 July 2015

Choose your adventure at Open Day

Meet humanoid robots, play in a mass orchestra, find out how science could cure diabetes or get lost in the cloisters and gardens of one of the world's most beautiful campuses at the University of Sydney this Open Day, Saturday 29 August

30 July 2015

Lack of knowledge on animal disease leaves humans at risk

Researchers from the University of Sydney have painted the most detailed picture to date of major infectious diseases shared between wildlife and livestock, and found a huge gap in knowledge about diseases which could spread to humans.

30 July 2015

Earth's bigger cousin

An international team of astronomers from NASA's Kepler mission has announced the discovery of a near-Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star.

30 July 2015

Is cancer screening saving or harming lives?

Medical experts discuss the life-saving power as well as possible emotional harm of screening.

30 July 2015

Researcher honoured in Top Ten list

A University of Sydney academic working to improve the quality of maternal and infant health care in Australia's remote communities has been recognised among the nation's top researchers.

30 July 2015

Women architects debate future ways to work

The University of Sydney in collaboration with Parlour Inc will host a panel of four powerhouse women architects for a robust debate on changes needed in architecture to create a more equitable and sustainable profession in the future.

30 July 2015

Policing parenting

The right to parent isn't unfettered in the eyes
of the law, writes Dr Sascha Callaghan.

30 July 2015

Harper Lee’s gamble could undermine her Mockingbird

Professor Paul Giles examines the gamble of Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman, the author's first novel since the literary classic To Kill a Mockingbird was published. 

30 July 2015

University of Sydney launches Brain and Mind Centre

NSW Premier Mike Baird launched the University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre which will address disorders of the brain and mind.

29 July 2015

Researchers shine spotlight on teen eating disorders

Health experts from the University of Sydney will take to the Seymour Centre stage in a unique theatrical collaboration this August aimed at dispelling myths around eating disorders and fad dieting in teenagers.