October
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28 October 2019
Second cohort of Robinson Fellows announced
The second cohort of researchers to receive a four-year fellowship named after the University of Sydney's first Nobel Prize winner has been announced.
25 October 2019
Multimillion-dollar centre opens to investigate the molecules of life
The new ARC centre will discover, decode and develop molecules for health, industry and agriculture. The largest research node will be at the University of Sydney, led by Professor Kate Jolliffe.
25 October 2019
FoodLab Sydney is cultivating a good food community
FoodLab Sydney, a University of Sydney-led innovative food business incubator aimed at creating a vibrant network of local small food businesses in Sydney, has hosted its inaugural graduation ceremony.
25 October 2019
Making paper recycling in China more sustainable
Dongguan Jianhui Paper Co in Guangdong, a paper recycling and manufacturing company, has partnered with the University of Sydney's Waste Transformation Research Hub (WTRH).
24 October 2019
Inaugural rare book week comes to Sydney
A 15th century book featuring a rare drawing by famous Renaissance artist Giorgione will be one of the many treasures showcased at the inaugural Sydney Rare Book Week on 27 October - 2 November.
24 October 2019
Free podcasts to get you thinking
From weight loss to the power of daydreaming, here's your guide to some of the captivating podcasts from Raising the Bar Sydney 2019. All 21 talks are available now on Soundcloud and iTunes.
24 October 2019
Cat virus may be linked to feline cancer
Professor Julia Beatty and her team of feline medicine researchers in Veterinary Science have discovered a virus may be causing liver cancer in companion cats.
24 October 2019
How watercooler talk can improve productivity and culture
Workers idly sharing gossip around the watercooler might seem like the bane of an employer's existence, but these informal interactions could enhance a firm's productivity, economists claim in a new research paper.
23 October 2019
University of Sydney moves up in US News rankings
The University of Sydney has been ranked 27th in the world by the US News Best Global Universities rankings, capping off a strong performance across the world rankings in 2019.
23 October 2019
Sydney University to consider updating Freedom of Speech Charter
A report outlining how the University could respond to the Federal Government's Independent Review of Freedom of Speech in Australian Higher Education Providers is due to be considered early next month by the University's Academic Board.