2017
Articles
Astronomers spun up by galaxy-shape finding
Scientists have measured how a galaxy's spin affects its shape - and found faster-spinning galaxies are flatter and rounder. The discovery was made sampling 845 galaxies and could help provide insights into a galaxy's past.
Business School takes "extraordinary" leap in elite FT world rankings
Linguistics professor dissects language to unlearn truth
Professor Nick Enfield, Director of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre, explains his interest in linguistics, his goal to unlearn 'truth', and teaches us how to identify bullshit.
New spray dryer boosts efficiency and cost savings for industry
A new spray dryer developed by chemical engineers at the University of Sydney could offer food and medicine businesses a more efficient and cost-effective method for producing their goods.
How to prevent crime before it happens
How do we encourage people not to break the law? Dr Garner Clancey from Sydney Law School joins Open for Discussion to chat crime statistics and the strategies used today to prevent crimes.
People take to bikes when we make it safer and easier for them
The proportion of Australians cycling has fallen significantly since 2011. This is bad news for health and wellbeing, and for the economy as well, writes Professor Chris Rissel.
Top spot for first time entrant in prestigious MBA ranking
The University of Sydney Business School's MBA is the nation's number one program of its kind, according to the biennial MBA ranking published by the Australian Financial Review's highly respected BOSS magazine.
Quantum detectives in the hunt for world’s first quantum computer
University of Sydney-based quantum engineers will use research published in Nature Communications to work on the next generation of quantum devices.
Rock solid insights deepen our understanding of the world
Final year undergraduate student, Madison East is based in the School of Geosciences EarthByte Group, a leading international collaboration between Australian universities, industry partners and centres of excellence.
University hosts patient-focused endometriosis forum
Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects around one in ten women worldwide. There is currently no cure, its causes are still unknown, and it takes an average of 10 years to get an accurate diagnosis.