2022

18 March 2022

The Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 90

Saturday, March 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was conceived by engineering alumnus Sir John Bradfield. Sydney experts from a range of disciplines comment on its enduring legacy.

18 March 2022

Marine scientist wins Westpac Research Fellowship

Dr Shawna Foo from The Faculty of Science has been awarded $540,000 to investigate and identify factors that increase marine ecosystem resilience to climate change.

16 March 2022

Staying alive, Arabian oryx style

The DNA of an an antelope that was hunted almost to extinction has been decoded, paving the way for further conservation efforts.

16 March 2022

Why people with disability and their carers fare worse after floods

Floods expose social inequities and exacerbate the housing crisis for people with disability and carers, here are six steps governments could take now to minimise this, writes Ms Jodie Bailie and co-authors.

16 March 2022

Biodigester to convert waste into compost at University of Sydney

A cutting-edge biodigester has been installed at the University of Sydney, for odour-free processing of organic waste into compost for use on campus.

16 March 2022

Pandemic response led to a drop in Australian deaths in 2020

The public health measures taken in response to the pandemic resulted in fewer-than-expected Australian deaths overall in 2020, including death from COVID-19,  but more deaths from diabetes.

16 March 2022

Australia's sustainable transport future gets $7.9 million boost

Neil Smith, an internationally successful transport business owner, envisions a green transport future for Australia and is donating $7.9m to the University to help make that a reality.

15 March 2022

Dr Roderick Kater named Honorary Fellow of the University

Dr Roderick Kater, a gastroenterologist with a passion for sustainable agriculture and food production, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the University in recognition of his extraordinary contribution over many years.

15 March 2022

Effective biopsy technique to identify cancer spread underused

An innovative diagnostic technique, sentinel lymph node biopsy, is now widely recommended in both melanoma and breast cancer to determine whether cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes.

15 March 2022

Young Asian-Australian businesses drive strong global links

Next generation Asian-Australian businesses could help drive new global links in the Asia Pacific markets, according to a new research report by the University of Sydney Business School and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).