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23 March 2023
Can Holocaust education prevent antisemitism?
The recent Nazi-tainted demonstration in Melbourne has highlighted the vulnerability of our ethical codes. Associate Professor Avril Alba examines whether historical reflection on the Holocaust can itself ensure ethical action in the present.
23 March 2023
Dr Charles Perkins' extraordinary legacy honoured with Blue Plaque
Dr Charles Perkins AO has been recognised for his life's work through the installation of a Blue Plaque at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre
23 March 2023
Sexual harassment and customer abuse rife in retail
One in five retail workers has been sexually harassed at work in the past five years, most commonly by a senior colleague or a customer, according to a new report from the University of Sydney and the Australia National University.
23 March 2023
Westpac Scholars Trust recognises changemaking Sydney students and staff
United by a shared goal to help create a stronger Australia, exceptional members of our University community have been awarded Westpac Future Leader and Social Impact scholarships.
23 March 2023
Essential workers face ever greater challenges
Frontline workers in essential public services play a critical role in our cities, but new research shows it's becoming more difficult for essential workers to live within reasonable commuting distance of their workplace.
22 March 2023
Humanities and medicine excel in QS Subject Rankings
The University of Sydney has performed strongly in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, with seven disciplines ranked in the global top 20 and 30 in the top 50.
22 March 2023
Diet and exercise programs alone won't tackle childhood obesity
Focusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new study that for the first time maps the complex pathways that lead to obesity in childhood.
21 March 2023
Why autumn isn't a good time to predict if El Niño is coming
Dr Nandini Ramesh, a Research Associate in the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science and Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Data61 reveals why we can't predict El Niño after three consecutive La Niña years.
21 March 2023
Our research isn't an argument against cashless gaming reform in NSW
Professor Sally Gainsbury says a key feature of account-based gambling is not removing cash, per se, but requiring gamblers to gamble through an identified account.
21 March 2023
University of Sydney sponsors a NSW Premier's Literary Award
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is sponsoring the People's Choice Award in the 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Awards administered by the State Library. The popular award will now be named The University of Sydney People's Choice Award.