2017

Articles

01 February 2017

Hazed and confused - what gas tells us about galactic evolution

Thanks to new technologies developed at the University of Sydney we might be on the verge of a breakthrough in understanding how the universe evolved, PhD student and science communicator Jess Bloom writes.

01 February 2017

Sound killed hard drive

In today's world we rely on data storage more than ever. Dr Karl reveals the amazing engineering beneath the surface of modern hard drives and why data centres are going to extraordinary lengths to keep quiet in an emergency.

01 February 2017

Improving the world one wavelength at a time

Photonics is becoming more important in improving technologies, medicine and exploring the universe. The backbone of this research field is insights into the micro-structure of materials. PhD student Atiyeh Zarifi explains.

01 February 2017

Smart sensing network to probe pollution, human health, wildlife

A collaboration between the NSW Government, universities and industry is being launched today to further research into small, smart devices to facilitate on-site measurements and remote tracking of health and the environment.

31 January 2017

Trump's ban erects wall of ideology, race and religion

Trump's ill-advised ban may provide a 'told-you-so' moment for extremists who have long argued for cutting American ties over treatment of Muslims, writes Hussain Nadim.

31 January 2017

Teased and bullied – the challenges of starting school with a stutter

Children who stutter face unique challenges at school. They may experience social difficulties, with research showing more than half of them are teased or bullied regularly, writes Professor Mark Onslow.

31 January 2017

Our role in 2017

"We are committed as a University to build a culture based on values of courage and creativity, openness and engagement, respect and integrity, and inclusion and diversity," says Dr Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney. 

30 January 2017

Westpac scholars set to attend Sydney

Four graduates have been awarded Future Leaders scholarships through the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation allowing them to undertake fully funded postgraduate studies at Sydney.

27 January 2017

Eye-popping art comes to Laneway Sydney

For the third year running, Sydney College of the Arts students and graduates will participate in a contemporary art exhibition for the Sydney leg of the 2017 St Jerome Laneway Festival on Saturday 4 February.

26 January 2017

Vice-Chancellor acknowledged with University community in Australia Day Honours

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence is among dozens of members of the University community to be recognised for their service to improving Australian life in this year's Australia Day Honours.