2023

15 August 2023

Australia in top 100 in ARWU rankings

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranks 2500 universities worldwide and publishes the top 1000 results.

15 August 2023

Vale Mary-Louise McLaws, a champion of clear science communication

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO was a tireless advocate of public engagement during public health emergencies, and her dedication leaves behind an enduring legacy, writes Dr Jocelyne Basseal and co-authors for The Conversation.

14 August 2023

Australia shines in clinical trial activity ranking but gaps revealed

Analysis of 15 years of Australian clinical trial data has revealed the importance of diversity in trial topics and funding sources which could impact the future 'health' of Australian research.

14 August 2023

Australians look to share housing in hunt for housing relief

Low-income earners and others facing housing market barriers have long sought to save costs by sharing. According to a new study by researchers in the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning, shared housing has now become the default 'release valve' in the current housing market, in the absence of secure and affordable alternatives.

14 August 2023

Proposed Voice to Parliament already more detailed than most of the constitution

Professor Simon Rice from the Sydney Law School argues a perceived lack of detail in the Voice proposal is not a reason to vote 'no'.

14 August 2023

University of Sydney establishes Centre of Excellence in Gambling Research

The University of Sydney has established a multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to advancing research on gambling behaviour and minimising harm.

11 August 2023

Gold in Paris, antibiotic resistance and the start of a science career

An accommodation scholarship to the University of Sydney gave Kawana Crowe, a proud Wiradjuri woman from Macksville, the security she needed to pursue her science dreams.

11 August 2023

Don't ban headers: teach kids to master the ball instead

World Cup fever is peaking and many hope it will encourage more young players into the game. Dr Kerry Peek is leading the way in promoting education and preparation around heading as young players learn to play and love football.

11 August 2023

Indigenous voices need to lead Australia's response to the climate crisis

Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, was one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on examining Australia's environmental challenges.

10 August 2023

Oppenheimer has an epic soundtrack - but its power is in the silence

Dr Alison Cole, composer and lecturer in screen composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, analyses the score and sound design in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer.