2023

08 May 2023

In good company: Alumni volunteering and mentorship

For Henia Colinard, volunteering, especially through mentoring, was the best way to contribute to her community and to help others cultivate their careers.

08 May 2023

How citizen scientists are helping to save a species

When architecture alumnus Michael Harvey heard that Christmas Beetle numbers were in decline, he put up his hand to help search for the missing beetle species.

05 May 2023

What the Ed Sheeran case can tell us about 70 years of pop music

Dr Jadey O'Regan, a pop music expert and lecturer in Contemporary Music Practice at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, explains why the Ed Sheeran copyright case matters when thinking about musical inspiration, influence or theft.

05 May 2023

Pharmacy innovator admitted to Degree of Doctor of Pharmacy

The University of Sydney awarded the Degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (honoris causa) to Mr Edward Crook for his contributions to pharmacy, innovation and technology.

05 May 2023

Public Health Foundation of India President received honorary doctorate

President of the Public Health Foundation of India, Professor Sanjay Zodpey awarded a Doctor of Medicine (honoris causa) for his contributions to public health in India and worldwide.

05 May 2023

GPs managing more skin-cancer cases, as cost of treatment climbs

Patients, especially men, living in regional and rural areas are increasingly presenting to GPs for skin cancer and related conditions, according to a national survey conducted by the Daffodil Centre.

05 May 2023

Exhibition of Chinese miniature treasures used on clothing

An exquisite exhibition of miniature wearable sculptures, once worn on traditional Chinese robes, is on display at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney until April 2024.

05 May 2023

Honorary Fellowship awarded to former Captain of the Sydney University Regiment

Mr John Leece AM has received an Honorary Fellowship for his contribution to the interest and welfare of the University of Sydney.

05 May 2023

Sydney spinout lands $273m deal to develop drugs for psychiatric disorders

Compounds developed by Professor Michael Kassiou's drug discovery team for Kinoxis Therapeutics will be used to target oxytocin receptors with the aim of creating medicine to treat schizophrenia, depression and other neuropsychiatric illness.

04 May 2023

Innovation Hub opens first stage of the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator

First space to open at the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator will allow researchers, clinicians and industry partners to generate ideas, form new partnerships and accelerate innovation.