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04 July 2023
5-minute brain break: refresh your mind (anywhere)
Researchers from University of Sydney set out to discover which common attention hacks really work. They found a 5-minute break from thinking is all you need to get your concentration back. There is no need for a walk along a river, or a lengthy video of bamboo forests swaying in the wind (although that could be nice). A five-minute total break will do the trick.
03 July 2023
PwC scandal a symptom of a narrow mindset that governs Australia's tax matters
The trickle-down economics mantra is still so entrenched in our tax mindset that not even the critics have entertained challenging its assumptions, writes Dr Mattia Anesa, Associate Professor Paul Spee and Associate Professor Fabio James Petani in The Canberra Times.
29 June 2023
University of Sydney leadership on gender pay gap recognised
The University of Sydney has been admitted as a member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), an organisation which aims to achieve equal pay for women and men everywhere.
26 June 2023
Industry leaders launch Asia-Pacific LGBTQIA+ executive fellowship
The University of Sydney Business School and The Pinnacle Foundation have launched a five-day intensive LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship targeting mid to senior LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies from all industries and sectors across Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
20 June 2023
Gig economy needs to see creative reforms from the federal government
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations' white paper about regulating 'employee-like' forms of work may protect workers. But experts say their approach may create issues, writes Dr Alex Veen in The Sydney Morning Herald.
09 June 2023
The government has an opportunity to address wage theft issues
A new labour agreement for temporary skilled workers in aged care is a promising step towards enforcing Australia's minimum wage laws because it provides for union induction of temporary migrant workers, writes Associate Professor Stephen Clibborn in the Sydney Morning Herald.
05 June 2023
Sydney invests in Australia's research future with innovative fellowship scheme
An unprecedented investment by the University will support up to 40 new continuing positions, empowering the world's most talented emerging researchers to undertake innovative research to address some of the biggest challenges of our time.
02 June 2023
New "designer" titanium alloys made using 3D printing
A team of researchers co-led by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) Professor Simon Ringer has created a new class of strong titanium alloys by integrating alloy and 3D printing process designs.
01 June 2023
New study shows similarity between Chinese and Australian entrepreneurs
The local and global connections of Australia-China entrepreneurs are critical national assets for Australia's need to engage, connect and succeed in China, according to new research from the University of Sydney Business School, KPMG Australia and AustCham Shanghai.
30 May 2023
Nordic work view sunnier than Australia
Work conditions put Australia behind Nordic countries in Happiness Index. We must learn from them, writes Associate Professor Chris F Wright in the Sydney Morning Herald.