2017
Articles
Student start-up will use engineering to solve health problems
A University of Sydney biomedical engineering student recently proved herself amongst the world's brightest up-and-coming entrepreneurs by creating a start-up business in just one week.
3 secrets to success: our Alumni Award winners share their tips
As the University marks its 2017 Alumni Awards, we reflect on the essential qualities shared by all our award winners.
University of Sydney and UC Davis announce first round research funding
Eight joint research projects have been selected to receive seed funding under the partnership agreement signed by the University of Sydney and UC Davis earlier this year.
Partner engagement taking TEDxSydney to the next level for 2017
TEDxSydney 2017 is changing its venue and expanding its calendar as it embraces this year's 'unconventional' theme.
Chinese investment in Australia at highest level since GFC: new report
Chinese investment in Australia reached $15.6 billion in 2016, the highest level since its 2008 peak, according to the latest 'Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia' report by the University of Sydney and KPMG Australia.
Vice-Chancellor receives Order of Australia at Government House
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence was awarded an Australia Day Honour during a ceremony at Government House in Canberra. The award recognised his eminent service to the higher education sector.
Science alumna receives graduate medal
Recent psychology graduate Philippa Specker was awarded the Convocation Medal at the University's Alumni Awards for 2017.
Indigenous midwives march to close the gap
Indigenous midwives will gather and march in Redfern to highlight the need to close the gap in healthcare in Indigenous communities.
Mental health system needs reform
"More funding for mental health services is crucial but unless we overhaul the current system and defund ineffective programs, we will be throwing good money after bad," says Professor Ian Hickie.
Nanodiamond 'tiny machines' closer to reality with global finding
Sydney quantum physicists have played a leading role in global research towards the development of non-invasive nanodiamond imaging - linking the gold standard MRI with synthetic industrial diamonds for targeted drug delivery.