2023

27 July 2023

Western science catches up with First Nations' medicinal use of ant honey

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally.

26 July 2023

On the Beach stage adaptation is poignant and life-affirming

Associate Professor Huw Griffiths, in English Literature, reviews On The Beach, a new Australian play by Tommy Murphy adapted from Nevil Shute's classic end-of-the-world novel.

26 July 2023

Crime scene motel project

Ordinary suburban motels, utterly banal and unremarkable to most. However, what goes on behind their closed doors intrigued Sydney Law School criminologist and artist, Carolyn McKay. Presenting a new art installation of neon signs based on her research into crimes in motel rooms.

25 July 2023

Sydney facility to raise the bar in medical teaching and learning

New resource at the Westmead Innovation Centre is to be a game-changer in the way the we teach and learn in Western Sydney.

24 July 2023

Going public: Virginia Woolf's own copy of debut novel available to all

The University of Sydney's Fisher Library has digitised Virginia Woolf's personal copy of the first edition of her debut novel, The Voyage Out, featuring inscriptions and edits by her hand that now anyone can enjoy.

24 July 2023

Taking action on modern slavery

The University of Sydney's third annual Modern Slavery Statement provides a comprehensive overview of the University's approach to combatting modern slavery and its strategies for prevention, detection and remediation.

21 July 2023

First Nations design for Barangaroo Harbour Park

The New South Wales Government has announced AKIN as the winning design team in its Barangaroo Harbour Park Design Competition. Chris Fox from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning is part of the design team which will transform a prime stretch of Sydney's waterfront into vital open space.

19 July 2023

How the Voice 'yes' and 'no' camps have sold their messages

Expertise, familiarity and likeability are pitted against 10 reasons to vote no in the pamphlets for and against the Voice to Parliament, writes Associate Professor Tom van Laer from the University of Sydney Business School.

19 July 2023

What the ruling against neurosurgeon Charlie Teo means

After years of controversy around his willingness to perform high-risk surgeries, neurosurgeon Charlie Teo is now subject to practice restrictions under health practitioner law. Sydney Law School academic Christopher Rudge explains what this means.

19 July 2023

Announcing the 2023 Eureka Prize finalists

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Medicine and Health have been recognised for their contributions in research, innovation, leadership and engagement.