2016
Articles
Designing smart electrical grids for sustainability
Researchers from Sydney and Hong Kong are partners in an international project that aims to design the next generation of smart, sustainable electrical grids.
R U OK? New atlas to help find mental health services
Planners hope a new Mental Health Atlas of the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Networks Region will help people find appropriate mental health services more quickly.
Five reasons to visit the Library's new ThinkSpace
Last week, the University of Sydney's Library launched ThinkSpace, a new space filled with the latest technology that our students and staff alike can use to enhance learning or simply have fun. Peer Learning Adviser and business student, Reynald Mandille was there for the launch last Thursday and gave us the lowdown.
How should we talk to people with dementia?
Hearing the same questions over and over again can be frustrating, but it's important to stay calm, writes Lee-Fay Low, Associate Professor in Ageing and Health.
Michael Bowen wins Eureka Prize - third year running for Sydney's early career researchers
Dr Michael Bowen has won a Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher - the third time in a row Sydney has won this category in the Oscars of Australian science - in recognition of his research that focuses on oxytocin and serious brain disorders.
Rising tide of chronic disease swamps GP services
New research by the University of Sydney's BEACH research program reveals an increasing load on GP-delivered services as they respond to a rising tide of chronic disease in ageing Australia.
Sydney ranked #1 among innovative universities
The University of Sydney has been ranked number one in Australia and 28 globally in the new Thomson Reuters’ innovation ranking – ‘Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities’.
Free open course to help doctors join the eHealth revolution
Australia is in the midst of an eHealth revolution and medical practitioners who don't adopt new technology in their healthcare delivery risk being left behind, according to a University of Sydney expert.
Award-winning student initiative fosters learning and peer engagement
A new peer-assisted program for business and law students who want to improve their academic performance across most core units of study has been launched by the University of Sydney.
The Con receives major gift to grow regional buddy program
The University of Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music has received a $500,000 gift from the family of Sydney violinist and pianist Richard Pulley (1969-2014). The endowed gift will help expand the Con’s successful ‘buddy program’, which was set up three years ago to bridge the gap between city and regional music conservatoriums.