2016
Articles
Composer strikes a chord with people living with dementia
A University of Sydney student and composer, Cyrus Meurant, has collaborated with an Australian aged-care facility on a unique recording project that will be music to the ears of dementia sufferers.
10 Sydney Ideas podcasts to get you through the summer break
We've got your podcast needs covered this holiday break, with a selection of highlights picked out by the Sydney Ideas team.
Top tips to keep your pet healthy and happy this summer
The festive season can be hazardous for companion animals so we need to take precautions to keep them healthy and happy. Dr Anne Fawcett from the Faculty of Veterinary Science tells us the major things to be aware of this summer.
Sydney researchers go global
From Antarctica to Amsterdam, many of our researchers will be delving into archives, excavating archaeological sites and collaborating with international peers during the teaching break.
Brain structure best explains our dwindling tolerance of risk
Nature findings will improve understanding of decision-making, as global demographics shift toward an aged population.
Exotic mosquitoes a clear and present danger for Australians
Fears of outbreaks of Zika and dengue due to Australian travellers visiting affected countries this summer.
Sydney alum off to Stanford as Monash scholar
University of Sydney alumnus Dr Martin Seneviratne has been named the 2017 Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar. The award will see Dr Seneviratne head to Stanford University to continue his ground-breaking work into clinical informatics.
Confidence boost linked to weight loss in smartphone trial
Confidence is key when motivating young people to change their diet and exercise habits, new research from the University of Sydney shows.
New diamond harder than ring bling
An international team has created a harder-than-diamond Lonsdaleite diamond - usually found at the site of meteoric impacts. Unlike cubic diamonds, the hexagonal creation is more likely to be used in manufacturing.
We need strict penalties for insider trading
Insider trading is not a victimless crime. In the wake of the Senate inquiry into financial crime, Dr Juliette Overland from the Business School explains why we need strict penalties.