Landmark plan sets 12 targets to cut emissions, build climate resilience and restore nature.

The University is partnering with OpenAI to introduce advanced AI tool ChatGPT Edu across teaching, research and operations - and investing $1 million in an AI Sustainability Research and Innovation Fund.

The Memorandum of Understanding will deepen their longstanding partnership in education, research, innovation and international mobility.

University scoops six prestigious awards celebrating science and science communication.

Sana Hussain Shaikh will become the first person in her family to pursue postgraduate study after receiving a scholarship worth more than $100,000.

Former University of Sydney professor and eminent legal scholar awarded honorary doctorate.

University of Sydney opens new student canteen to ease cost of living pressures.

ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026

The University of Sydney released a statement announcing it has appointed Peter Woolcott AO to conduct an independent external review into the travel of an academic to Iran last year and its processes around travel to countries with 'do not travel' advice in place.

Tracey Moffatt Sorted - a look at her Archive.

A record 800 exchange students from 15 countries will immerse themselves in Australian culture through sport this year, including 200 commencing this semester, as one of the University's most popular programs for visiting exchange students enters its 22nd year.

The MyGadigal Scholarship will provide financial, academic and cultural support for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, alongside targeted entry schemes.

Exhibition of First Nations women artists  highlights breadth and technicality behind the use of natural materials.

Thirty-seven University of Sydney researchers receive funding to advance groundbreaking health and medical research

The Eureka Prize is among the top science awards in Australia, honouring the calibre of research and innovation, celebrating leaders in their field.

The University continues to deliver on commitments to gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe announced the Australian first at the University's Charles Perkins Centre.

Workplace Gender Equality Agency CEO Christine Castley set the agenda for her tenure with her first public address in her new role.

Exhibition celebrates a pioneer in Australia's modernist movement.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, wrote to staff and students following his appearance at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion today.

The Prime Minister and University of Sydney alumnus, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, delivered an address on 'AI in Australia's Interests' at the University's Camperdown campus.

The grant will connect Sydney Conservatorium students with musicians, educators and communities in Australia and India.

The USYD rocketry team achieve major success on the rocketry world stage.

University group assignment helps boost school attendance and educational outcomes for girls in rural community.

Student enrolment skyrockets in conducting studies.

In responding to claims reported by The Australian, we want to explain how we provide access while meeting our cultural, ethical and professional responsibilities.

The University of Sydney has appointed Louise Herron AM as a Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, bringing one of Australia's most respected cultural leaders to the University to help advance its commitment to Leadership for Good.

University of Sydney honours the remarkable legacy of Isaac Wakil AO, a visionary philanthropist who has reshaped Sydney through significant support of education, healthcare and the arts.

Online sports heat risk app launched internationally to help players check their heat risk across 33 sports, including football

28th and 31st in world in two prestigious rankings

University of Sydney and Aurora Education Foundation renew partnership and expand access to paid internships, study tours and enrolment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

University of Sydney invention Cogniti to boost learning for students worldwide.

The University of Sydney has issued an updated statement about exam materials being shared on social media.

University of Sydney's Khuda Women in STEM Program supports young women from school to University.

University farewells renowned melanoma pathologist

Following recent media reporting, the University of Sydney released a statement confirming its commitment to pursuing international collaborations for positive impact while maintaining strong governance and ensuring all international collaborations align with Australian laws and national interest.

The University of Sydney has issued a public statement and addressed some misrepresentations being made online.

Alumna and distinguished corporate leader receives honorary Doctor of Business (honoris causa).

Wiradjuri leader recognised for exceptional leadership advocacy and contributions to Australia.

MySydney Scholars Program boosts diversity at Australia's first university.

The University of Sydney's Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor wrote to staff today, with an update on our financial position ahead of the tabling of our 2025 annual report.

One of Australia's most respected investigative journalists honoured for a career exposing corruption and holding power to account.

Distinguished lawyer and alumna honoured for outstanding service to the University of Sydney community.

Rothwells co-invest with University to create new precinct.

Principal Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sydney honoured for outstanding service and leadership.

The University of Sydney has been notified of a third-party cyber incident involving the Canvas learning management system.

Hear from PhD candidate Jo Burton and her supervisor Professor Donna Waters as the two discuss health care in correctional facilities, and the burning questions that kickstart PhDs after successful nursing careers.

Award-winning author of Wifedom, Stasiland and All That I Am, appointed Professor of Practice in Creative Writing in the School of Art, Communication and English.

Professor Scolyer has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his outstanding contributions to melanoma science

Last week the University of Sydney asked student newspaper Honi Soit to remove a concerning article online, and is assessing the matter under its student complaint process.

Aboriginal leaders recognised for decades of transformative work in health, violence prevention and child protection.

The University of Sydney has announced it is relocating its Centre in China to Shanghai and expanding its services for students, alumni, and education and research partners.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and University of Sydney announce new scholarship agreement

Investment strengthens NSW's biomedical research leadership.

Learning the science of medicine and the art of practising in country communities

First in Australia in six disciplines.

Australia joins world's largest collaborative research and development platform.

In an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review, Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mark Scott says how we respond to three key forces impacting the future of higher education will determine whether universities remain a compelling journey for millions of young people in this country.

Donors partner with University to advance maths research.

Professor Aola Richards' donation to advance insect research.

The new One Sydney, Many People strategy strengthens our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership through education, research, partnerships and governance.

New exhibitions from two contemporary Australian artists.

Dr Xiaohuan Zhao, Professor of Sinology, shares what it means to be born in a Year of the Horse and the Chinese zodiac fortune predictions for 2026.

The inaugural Ngurra program integrates ancient knowledge into Western education.

Sydney researchers receive 29 NHMRC Ideas Grants

$150,000 partnership to create a dedicated agriculture program for the University of Sydney Business School.

The University of Sydney congratulates members of our community recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list.

University alumna Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her groundbreaking contributions to Australia's growing space sector.

The University of Sydney acknowledges the sad passing of Marie Bashir, a much-loved and long-standing member of our community who made a remarkable contribution to Australian public life and mental health leadership.

Education and medicine highest ranked.

New research leader arrives from Monash.

University, Australian government and Minderoo partner to address women's healthcare.

Further information about the recent cyber incident affecting a subset of our community.

The University of Sydney has notified its community of a cyber security breach in which historical data relating to certain members of our community has been accessed.

Gadalung Program attracts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from all over Australia for a taste of university life.

The University of Sydney has updated its statement after some students received incorrect semester 2 results results earlier today.

The University of Sydney issued a statement today, confirming a staff member's employment has been terminated following a finding of serious misconduct in response to an incident on campus earlier this year.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, wrote to staff and students tonight, following the terrorist attack at Bondi beach this afternoon. Support is available to anyone in our community who needs it.

Dr Anna Cody was the guest of honour at the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work.

A custom AI provider and support for unpaid carers were also among the latest Genesis winners.

Shirley Chowdhary has been appointed to the University of Sydney's Senate, joining the governing body as a ministerially appointed external fellow.

AFL legend and Australian of the Year sits down with University of Sydney Indigenous students, alumni and industry partners.

Disclosure shows how nature can be valued, protected and embedded in decisions, investments and strategy.

Join us in celebrating the vision, skill, and ambition of Sydney College of the Arts graduating cohort.

Alumni and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health recognised for outstanding contributions and leadership.

Respected researcher, advocate and courageous educator awarded honorary doctorate for his unwavering commitment to innovation and leadership.

$11 million in memory of Katherine Gobits - to accelerate research into pancreatic cancer.

Current Interim Chair of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), Emeritus Professor Mary O'Kane, delivered the fourth Bradley Oration at the University of Sydney on Thursday night - reflecting on the Australian Universities Accord, its implementation, what isn't in it and what's needed next.

University continues to rank 17 subjects globally in the top 50 in ShanghaiRanking subject results.

Continues #1 globally for impact of education.

First cohort of Western Sydney students to receive academic and financial support as they explore STEM subjects.

Adelaide Smith, the mother of a fallen WW1 soldier, transformed her grief into a lasting gift that continues to recognise promising students over 100 years later.

The first expansion in the Con's 110-year history is designed to deliver world-class music education and industry opportunities to Western Sydney.

Ngarra Murray, co-chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, shares the path to Treaty for the 25th Dr Charles Perkins Memorial Oration.

Sydney Executive Plus has partnered with IBM to deliver a short course on the future of computing.

Shaping Australia's policy and future.

Award-winning fiction writer to explore the quiet desperation of resilience.

An acclaimed arts leader with a 30-year career, Kee brings bold vision and deep community roots to build on the legacy of the Seymour Centre as a hub for ideas and performance.

The former prime minister has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Australian society.

Legendary astrophysicist who discovered pulsars in 1967 has been recognised for her outstanding contributions and advocacy.

Head of School of Psychology to join BMC in February 2026.

Sydney College of the Arts alumni awarded $40,000 to support artistic development through travel.

University of Sydney 53rd in the world overall, rising eight places globally in latest THE World University Rankings. It also rose 25 places for teaching, ranked 81st.

Decades of public service and principled leadership have been recognised by the University of Sydney.

Engineers Australia CEO who laid the foundation to sustainable construction in Australia has been honoured for her exceptional contributions to sustainability, innovation and equity in engineering.

An expert educator is bringing compassion and vulnerability into the anatomy lab.

Trailblazing conductor recognised for artistic leadership.

Professor Mark Scott AO to serve a second term as the University of Sydney's 27th Vice-Chancellor and President.

$150,000 scholarship supports students from some of the world's most disadvantaged communities.

Facing Dementia Together: new community campaign in South Western Sydney to break down dementia stigma in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities.

The University of Sydney and University of Queensland have tied for first place in the Financial Review Higher Education Awards this year for the Employability category.

University ranks first in NSW and 72nd in world

A new translation of the word 'dementia' in Australia is reducing stigma and potentially changing lives

University responds to commentary about flags on campus

Winston Churchill, a German submarine and a platypus' untimely demise: students delve into museum archives to solve a monotreme mystery.

Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrates J.W. Power’s art and bequest.

The University of Sydney has released the external report of the Investment Policies Review Working Group established last year.

The University of Sydney has released the following statement in response to a now removed social media post by a casual staff member.

Congratulations to all members of our University of Sydney community recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.

AI tool created by 22-year-old student tracks elusive minke whales to bolster their protection.

The University has been named as a Platinum Employer for the first time at the 2025 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

Cogniti, a University of Sydney innovation, is an AI assistant that puts teachers in control and supports students 24 hours a day.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, wrote to staff today, following the tabling of the University's 2024 Annual Report in NSW Parliament.

Cameron Kerr AO honoured for his outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation education.

For the second time, the University of Sydney's museum co-hosts major international art festival.

The University of Sydney has ranked third out of 44 participating organisations in the 2024 Access and Inclusion Index.

The Sydney Peace Foundation is honoured to announce that Navanethem Pillay will receive the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize.

The University of Sydney has released a statement following recent allegations reported in the media about the University's response to last year's protest encampment.

The University of Sydney has released a statement following a recent Student Representative Council Student General Meeting.

Professor Reuben Bolt was once one of the few high school graduates in his family. Now he will lead the University's work elevating Indigenous culture and creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Former Chancellor honoured for her significant contributions to business, philanthropy and steadfast support for the University of Sydney.

Retrospective of architect's work opens at San Marco Art Centre in Venice.

First in Australia in nine disciplines. Five subjects in top 20 and 52 in top 100.

Keen to inject some knowledge into your night out? Pull up a chair at a local pub and let experts quench your thirst for big ideas.

The University of Sydney has become aware that a notice of alleged misconduct issued to a student included incorrect information.

Historic return comes 150 years after crania were taken from Madang province.

The Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship helps high achievers study in Australia.

Today, the University of Sydney provided an update to staff and students about its revised Campus Access Policy.

New scholarship will support NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship.

Blending Traditional Knowledge and Western science to care for Country.

Artwork designed for the University of Sydney float in the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade embodies deep connection to Country.

The University of Sydney has clarified its position on criticism, after receiving feedback on the wording of a letter to our student representative bodies.

The University of Sydney today responded to reports of a slide featuring a statement from an independent student group, shown at a Welcome event on campus.

The Snow Vision Accelerator at the University of Sydney is Australia's largest single philanthropic investment in vision science and a groundbreaking initiative for glaucoma research.

The University of Sydney has issued a statement about its decision to not renew an exchange program with Bezalel Academy.

Annual celebration helps students thrive at university.

Largest ever donation to the University of Sydney will create opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

A new app uses storytelling and artificial intelligence to help children manage their emotions.

The University of Sydney congratulates members of our community recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.

Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate. Learn more about common beliefs and customs and what it means to be born in a Year of the Snake and the Chinese zodiac fortune predictions for 2025.

The University of Sydney strengthens its results in THE rankings by subject, increasing the number of disciplines in the top 50 from five to seven.

Today Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, and Vice-President External Engagement, Kirsten Andrews, appeared before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights public hearing on Antisemitism at Australian universities.

Wellbeing was highest among phone-based crisis workers and those in helpline offices, compared to those providing support while working from home or via online chat, a new University of Sydney finds.

Still fresh in their careers, Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholarship recipients Caleb Niethe and James Kapaniris remain committed to blue-sky thinking about the Harbour City.

The University of Sydney has entered into an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman, as work continues to improve payment systems and processes and remediate affected staff.

The QS rankings feature 1751 universities across 107 countries and territories, including 38 institutions in Australia. The University of Sydney ranked second nationally.

University of Sydney researchers debut short film made for - and by - people with disability to encourage cervical cancer screening.

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) released a snapshot of domestic student preferences for university study in 2025 today, with the University of Sydney receiving the highest number of first preferences and total preferences among universities in NSW and the ACT.

A University of Sydney residential program is giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students a taste of life on campus.

Distinguished alumni Dr Keith Hartman AM has been admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the University, in recognition of his contributions to the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the broader medical community. Find out more.

Four minutes of daily vigorous physical activity greatly reduces the risk of heart attacks and heart failure among middle-aged women, University of Sydney study finds.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mark Scott gave an opening statement and evidence before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights public hearing on Antisemitism at Australian universities today. Read his statement.

The University's innovative approach will teach students to use AI productively and responsibly while strengthening academic integrity.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Scott and Professor Brent Kaiser met with senior academics at Peking University to unveil the Joint Centre for Food Security and Sustainable Agricultural Development, dedicated to sustainable and secure agriculture.

The University of Sydney Senate has resolved to accept in principle the recommendations of the Hodgkinson External Review Report, commissioned by the Senate to review our policies and procedures.

The Australian's 2025 Research Magazine celebrates outstanding researchers at the University of Sydney including 24 researchers named as leaders in their respective fields nationally.

An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities. Dr Jordan Pitt is a mathematician and Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy) in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.

Twenty-six Sydney academics have been recognised in Clarivate's 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list.

University of Sydney students and staff have developed AI in Education, an online resource that shows how generative AI can be used to boost learning. Read more.

The University of Sydney has continued its strong performance in global rankings, with three research areas in the top 10, seven in the top 20 and 17 in the top 50 globally, in the latest ShanghaiRanking league table.

Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Glyn Davis AC, delivered the Bradley Oration at the University of Sydney last night. Read more.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Scott today reiterated his determination to create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all who work and study at the University of Sydney.

The Sydney Peace Prize will this year be awarded to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in recognition of humanitarian work and advocacy for peace amidst global conflicts. Find out more.

Associate Professor Laura Ginters in Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Sydney revisits the rich history of the University of Sydney's Footbridge Theatre built in 1961 and home to countless student and professional productions.

Queensland's first Indigenous barrister, Joshua Creamer, delivered the keynote address for the 2024 Charles Perkins Oration. Find out more.

The 2024 Australian Boat Race has come to an end. Read more about the results.

The University of Sydney is proud to announce three academics have been appointed to the inaugural NSW LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council, established by the NSW Government. This council will work closely with the Government to develop and implement the state's first LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.

The iconic University of Sydney Footbridge Theatre on Parramatta Road, Camperdown, is opening to the public again after almost 20 years of use as a lecture hall. The much-loved theatre will reopen with a production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods presented by third year Music Theatre students.

The University of Sydney's 19th Chancellor, David Thodey AO, gave his inaugural address in The Great Hall and emphasised the need for the University to continue to adapt and contribute positively to the future of the nation.

During Sydney Rare Book Week, the University of Sydney Library celebrates the significance and vastness of its Rare Books and Special Collections, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the waiting variety of wonders. Find out more.

Trailblazing leader Heather Ridout (AO) has been admitted to the degree of Doctor of Business (honoris causa). Find out more.

The University of Sydney continues to rank in the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University 2025 rankings.

The University of Sydney today announced that Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Emma Johnston, will be leaving the University to serve as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

The University of Sydney has expanded its facility to treat native animals. The Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital in Camden will focus on koalas and other Australian species in its animal care and conservation mission.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mark Scott today gave an opening statement and evidence before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee at the inquiry into antisemitism at universities.

Lynette Riley, Chair of Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies, is the first Indigenous academic to be promoted to professor in the School of Education and Social Work at University of Sydney. She shares her story of being first in her family, and community, to achieve such prestigious academic success.

The free Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney has a national prize in recognition of its international engagement.

All University of Sydney staff, students and members of the community are invited to make submissions to the Investment Policies Review Working Group.

The Sydney Horizon Educators program, launched by the University of Sydney earlier this year, focuses on classroom innovation to set students up for success.

The University of Sydney has excelled at the 2024 Eureka Prizes, affectionately known as Australia's "Science Oscars".

University of Sydney awarded a Sydney International Equity Scholarship to Tripti who Tripti grew up in the slums of Delhi find out more.

A free exhibition of works from University of Sydney’s University Student Union (USU) art collection celebrates the USU’s 150th anniversary and the breadth of the 536 works in the collection.

A free exhibition at the Chau Chak Wing Museum presents new ceramic works from ceramic artists inspired by one of Autralia's oldest museum collections.

Today Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, appeared at the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 (Sydney NSW).

The Australia India Youth Dialogue 2024 concluded at the University of Sydney on Thursday 22 August, after a week of discussion between emerging leaders from the two nations.

The Sydney International Equity Scholarship – worth more than $100,000 annually – is set to transform the lives of seven outstanding international students. Read more.

Discover the unique perspectives of five Australian artists from the Chinese diaspora at the University of Sydney’s museum.

A new Chau Chak Wing Museum exhibition of work by Max Dupain documents the nation at a crossroads. Find out more.

Craig Barker, Head of Public Engagement at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney, reexamines the many stories of ancient Rome that have graced our screens through the years.

The University of Sydney today released a statement following the Student Representative Council's Student General Meeting last night, which included a vote on two motions related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

On exchange to Maningrida in the heart of Arnhem Land, Sydney Conservatorium of Music student and Awabakal/Gadigal man Jake Magi learnt how music can help connect young people with education in remote Australia.

The University of Sydney today announced the appointment of Bruce Hodgkinson SC to conduct an external review of its policies and processes – to ensure they are appropriate and fit for purpose as we safeguard the wellbeing of our community, academic freedom and freedom of speech, and the effective operations of the University into the future.

TEDxSydney Youth will return to Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre, in collaboration with Presenting Partner, the University of Sydney. Read more.

Giant eyeballs, miniature cities and anatomy replicated in exacting detail are among the intriguing objects on feature. Find out more.

On the Australian Olympic team for 2024 are elite athletes from the University of Sydney's community, including students balancing sport with study. Read more.

For the first time, an artist has been invited to respond to the spectacular internal architecture of the University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Belinda Hutchinson AC will step down as the University's 18th Chancellor at the end of June; as she prepares to leave the role she shares her reflections with the University community.

Professor Tom Calma AO has been appointed to the University of Sydney’s Senate, joining the governing body as a ministerially appointed external fellow.

The inaugural cohort of Australia’s first supplier microcredential for Indigenous-owned businesses celebrated their graduation last week with a pitch to a panel of government and industry professionals at the University of Sydney Business School.

The Sydney Peace Foundation has announced the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement as the recipient of the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize. Read more.

The University of Sydney celebrates members of the University community recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List. Find out more.

In an Australian first, composer-producer Paul Mac from Sydney Conservatorium of Music is paying tribute to Sydney's suburban railway system in a project that sees two Sydney train routes turned into a mobile electronic music and light experience: Tekno Train at Vivid Sydney.

The University of Sydney has secured its highest ever ranking overall and continues to be rated as a top 20 global university in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

Professor Tom Calma has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Sydney, recognising his advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more.

Distinguished alumna Shirley Chowdhary has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and leadership. Read more.

The University of Sydney has appointed Associate Professor Sophie Gee as inaugural Vice-Chancellor Fellow with a focus on public intellectual discourse and collaboration.

The University of Sydney has today signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Department of Health and Institute of Development Studies.

The University of Sydney has elevated a previously grassroots collective of researchers to one of its flagship research centres to accelerate solution-based research and assist the world in meeting its climate change goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Uncle Rob Cooley has been admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney. Read more.

The University of Sydney issued a statement today about the protest encampment on its Camperdown campus and its expectations of students, staff and visitors.

University of Sydney student Sophia Parada came face to face with royalty as she accepted the prestigious Crown Princess Mary Scholarship to study abroad at the University of Copenhagen. Learn more.

The University of Sydney is communicating with students and staff regarding protest activity on campus.

Support is available for our community following the tragic death of one of our students at Bondi Junction this weekend.

Dr Jadey O'Regan, lecturer in Contemporary Music Practice at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, recalls the magic of ABBA's Waterloo as the group releases a 50th anniversary edition of their classic pop album.

The Chau Chak Wing Museum has removed unwrapped mummified body parts from its Egyptian galleries.

Australians will suffer if we don't address a looming critical skills shortage in the health workforce. To meet future healthcare needs, we should address "placement poverty" as an equity measure writes Professor Robyn Ward in The Australian.

Following recent media coverage, the University of Sydney has released a statement to correct the record and reiterate our commitment to balancing free speech alongside the safety of our whole community.

Associate Professor Frances M. Clarke, an historian in the School of Humanities at University of Sydney, has won the Lincoln Prize, the highest American Civil War history prize, for her book exploring the importance of underage enlistment in the American Civil War era.

Professor Fleur Johns is appointed new Head of School and Dean of Sydney Law School at University of Sydney. Professor Fleur Johns is returning to Sydney Law School, where she started her prestigious academic career. She commences in Semester 1, 2025. Professor Johns is committed to research excellence and educational innovation, and is dedicated to enhancing student experience, learning and well-being.

Microsoft and the University of Sydney agree to collaborate on AI capability

Under the Sydney Horizon Educators scheme, the University of Sydney is advertising 220 new education-focused positions. Learn more.

Raising the Bar returns for 2024, click through for more information and to find tickets.

The University of Sydney has joined with the Ethics Centre and the University of New South Wales to propose a new national institute: the Australian Institute of Applied Ethics. Pledge your support by signing your name.

Respected global leader David Thodey AO, FTSE has been elected as Chancellor of the University of Sydney. Current Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC is stepping down after more than a decade of service.

Professor Kuznietsova is among three Ukrainian researchers who have joined the Faculty of Engineering, with a fourth researcher joining the Faculty of Science in April. From the safety of Sydney, they have contributed to Ukraine's rebuilding effort with innovative and agile solutions borne from the hardships of war.

Chantal Mousad’s unique journey to Australia has given her a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion – an area for which she will advocate as the latest recipient of the UN Women Australia MBA Scholarship at the University of Sydney Business School.

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music welcomes Nancy Bates and Tim Gray as the 2024 Indigenous Artists-in-Residence. They follow a successful residency by artists Nardi Simpson and Troy Russell.

A sea of technicolour costumes brought some artistic flair to Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night, with 80 students and staff members representing the University of Sydney in style.

Visit the free Biennale of Sydney at the Chau Chak Wing Museum

Accessibility and targeted support are key focus, as the University of Sydney removes advanced mathematics prerequisites for entry to many courses from 2025.

Communication with our community to update them after a low level of legionella bacteria was identified in a cooling tower at Fisher Library.

Researchers, clinicians, industry, government and philanthropic partners have come together to celebrate the future of biomedical research in Australia, with construction of the state-of-the-art Sydney Biomedical Accelerator set to begin this year.

SmartSat is backing the University of Sydney with $2.3 million to research and develop robotic maintenance of satellites while in orbit in a step to extend the lifespan of vital space infrastructure.

The University of Sydney's Welcome Program is an opportunity for students to connect with peers, take part in orientation events and learn about University life. Find out more.

Associate Professor Xiaohuan Zhao, from Chinese Studies in the School of Languages and Culture, at University of Sydney, shares what it means to be born in a Year of the Dragon or to live through the Year of the Dragon in 2024.

Five University of Sydney academics and alumni will travel to the United States as part of the Fulbright Scholarship Program. The University will host an academic as part of the exchange. Find out more.

The University of Sydney and EdTech startup HEX have entered into a School of Record partnership, enabling more students to obtain academic credit as they upskill in innovation and entrepreneurship.

More than 100 students from around Australia spent a week living near the University of Sydney to experience uni life and participate in the Gadalung Program. Find out more.

The University of Sydney's mobility program, which sends thousands of students overseas to study, has been recognised as the largest in Australia. Learn more about studying internationally.

A new approach to treating melanomas and contributions to advancing immunisation, mental health, economic social policy, pain management and soil science among the achievements of University of Sydney staff honoured on Australia Day.

Congratulations to Richard Scolyer AO and Georgina Long AO, from the University of Sydney and co-medical directors of the Melanoma Institute Australia, who have been jointly named 2024 Australian of the Year for their life-saving melanoma work.

The University of Sydney's Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, will serve as the Group of Eight's new Chair.

Hundreds of MySydney scholarship students from low SES areas have completed their first year at the University of Sydney, demonstrating the positive impact of targeted support for students traditionally under-represented in higher education.

University of Sydney congratulates former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison on his prestigious appointment as the new President and Vice Chancellor of Manchester University. Professor Ivison will take up the role in August 2024.

With temperatures predicted to soar this summer a University of Sydney team and community partners are piloting HeatWatch, an app to help users calculate their personalised heat health risk.

The University of Sydney today announced its inaugural round of projects for the PERIscope Commercialisation Award, a scheme which aims to fast-track new ventures and licensing opportunities from University of Sydney researchers.

At the 2023 Bradley Oration held at the University of Sydney, University of Adelaide's Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj AC warned widening economic inequality could diminish the quality of our democracy.

The Australian National Total Body PET Facility officially opens in Sydney today, delivering the first Total Body Positron Emission Tomography (TB-PET) scanner for Australia-wide open access research, as well as clinical use.

The University of Sydney and VinUniversity in Vietnam have partnered to provide financially disadvantaged Vietnamese students the opportunity to complete a semester of study at Sydney.

The University placed seventh globally and first in Australia in the QS Sustainability Rankings, which ranks institutions worldwide. We ranked first globally for the social impact.

New collaboration at Tech Central gives students the opportunity to work directly with the biggest and brightest in tech.

Former NSW Premier and Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell AO has been appointed Special Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor to support our education, research and diplomatic endeavours with India.

Australia has a Black History is a retrospective of Gomeroi/Gamilaraay photographer Barbara McGrady, whose work captures more than 30 years of significant social, political and historical moments for Aboriginal people in Sydney.

The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) will meet at the University of Sydney Camperdown campus in the final week of November, 2023, bringing together scholars from around Australia and the world.

The University of Sydney has won a 2023 Green Gown award for work to engage traditional Gamilaroi custodians in recording and assessing the cultural landscape of Llara Farm, part of the Plant Breeding Institute near Narrabri.

The roll out of the NDIS in Australia was historic, but the scheme has faced many challenges. This is the subject of an art exhibition by Professor John Gilroy opening this week in conjunction with an international research symposium on Indigenous disability.

The University of Sydney celebrated 45 years of this historic health collaboration and innovation at a gala which showcased key historic research and healthcare achievements in Westmead’s history.

The Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney made his second trip to China this year, together with the Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and senior leadership to continue to build on the University’s historic and close relationship.

Humanity has always been driven by stories, and their power in a post-truth world will be the topic of exploration for the 2023 Cleveringa Address, to be held at the University of Sydney Business School on Monday 27 November.

Twenty-seven Sydney academics have been recognised as leaders in their field in this year's 2023 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list.

The University of Sydney has secured funding to kick-start four new projects with industry and government partners, including the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Department of Primary Industries.

Congratulations to Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO from the University of Sydney and Co-Medical Directors of the Melanoma Institute, jointly named 2024 NSW Australian of the Year for their life-saving melanoma work.

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The University of Sydney’s Fisher Library turns 60 this year and its contribution towards the University’s research, education and student experience will be recognised during a day of celebrations on Monday 6 November.

The University of Sydney continues to excel with five subjects in the top 50 globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

The 2023 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture will be delivered by Iranian-born human rights activist and actress Nazanin Boniadi, recognising the #WomanLifeFreedom movement in Iran.

The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to distinguished alumnus Dillon Kombumerri in recognition of his contributions to built environmental professions and in shaping Australia’s environments.

Dr Kiran Martin, founder of the Asha Community Health and Development Society, has been awarded a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) by the University of Sydney for her contribution to the interests and welfare of the people of India.

Information theory expert Professor Hesham El Gamal has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney, commencing in July 2024.

In celebration of Australian poetry the Discipline of English and the Master of Creative Writing present the 2023 David Harold Tribe Poetry Award. This year the award offers the richest poetry prize in Australia of $20,000 for an original unpublished poem on any theme, up to 100 lines in length.

Sydney Summit III asked, given universities can create real-world impact by harnessing their diverse research and expertise, what is the most effective way to do so? Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were part of their discussion.

Royal Society of NSW has appointed Professor Ben Colagiuri, Professor AInsley Newson and Professor Elaine Sadler as Fellows in 2023.

In her plenary address to the the Association of Pacific Rim University’s conference, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Annamarie Jagose called for continued unfettered development of new knowledge in places of student learning.

Rankings try to characterise a university with a single number but it's more complicated than that, explains University of Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Emma Johnston.

Highlights from the third day of the 2023 Times Higher Education Summit include discussions around the role of universities in shaping public opinion and running a high-performing institution.

The University of Sydney ranked 60th in the world and third in Australia in the Times Higher Education World Rankings.

Day 2 highlights of the 2023 Times Higher Education World Academic Summit include discussions around collaboration, industry partnerships, research impact, entrepreneurialism and the next phase for higher education.

At the 2023 Charles Perkins Oration, Rachel Perkins spoke about her father’s legacy as a grassroots leader and the upcoming referendum as a nation-building moment on the path to reconciliation.

The University of Sydney will host the flagship Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2023.

The University of Sydney admitted engineer and alumnus Sir David Higgins to the degree of Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa) on 19 September, in recognition of his contribution to engineering and industry over the past 40 years.

Dr Matthew Hall has been admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney in recognition of his substantial contributions to its interests and welfare over many years.

The University of Sydney recently celebrated the 2020 to 2023 recipients of the Sydney Scholars India Scholarship program that aims to discover India's future leaders.

Knowing the early signs of dementia and seeking out a timely diagnosis are vital to living well in the long term according to Australian researchers who today launch a public awareness campaign ahead of Dementia Awareness Week.

University of Sydney students shared ideas with Singapore Airlines' flagship retailer, KrisShop, on ways to innovate in the Australian market, through a project unit to help solve the challenges of industry partners.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam, the Australia Vietnam Innovation Symposium brought together experts from government, industry and academia to address shared challenges.

With an eye to global food security, environmental sustainability and economic resilience, the University of Sydney has opened the International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture at Narrabri, with support from the NSW Government, Australian Grain Technologies, Grains Research and Development Corporation and the NSW Wheat Research Foundation.

Music students from Sydney Conservatorium of Music will be invited to perform in a new amphitheatre in the Royal Botanic Gardens as part of a generous gift from a donor who wants to share his combined love of music and tranquil gardens with the general public.

Today the leadership of the University of Sydney’s Indigenous Strategy and Services portfolio released a statement endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supporting a Voice to Parliament.

Today the University of Sydney Senate released a statement on the Voice to Parliament.

Professor Emma Johnston, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney, has been appointed to the board of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) for four years.

Museum professionals from around the world will gather at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum for a conference examining the, at times, controversial relationship between university museums and their collections.

The University of Sydney has ranked fourth in Australia in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023 and maintains its place in the top 100.

At a Sydney Ideas event on the Voice to Parliament, prominent anthropologist and geographer Professor Marcia Langton spoke about what the Voice represents and the importance of dispelling misinformation.

An adored 'wobbly' orange cat called Phineas owned by two researchers at the University of Sydney is igniting conversations about rare neurological diseases.

The University of Sydney’s Fisher Library has rediscovered Virginia Woolf’s personal annotated copy of her debut novel The Voyage Out, with a digitised copy now available for all to explore.

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.

The University of Sydney recently welcomed more than 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from around Australia to help them prepare for exams, experience campus life and explore university pathways.

Veterinary Schools of Australia and New Zealand has released 'Rethinking Veterinary Education', a landmark report calling for an overhaul in how future veterinarians are educated and trained. The University of Sydney participated in the review and welcomes the report.

Dr Gorana Grgic from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences explains why NATO is expanding its reach to the Asia-Pacific region.

Australian universities are now considered some of the world's best with the University of Sydney advancing 22 places to equal 19th in the world and equal second in Australia.

The University of Sydney Theatre and Performance Studies community welcomes renowned Australian playwright Suzie Miller on campus to develop her new play Jailbaby.

Three University of Sydney academics have been awarded prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships from the Australian Research Council.

Soprano, composer and educator Professor Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO FAHA is a driving force in classical music in Australia. A champion of First Nations musicians, she is embracing her appointment as the Elizabeth Todd Chair of Vocal Studies, returning to Sydney Conservatorium of Music 37 years after her graduation.

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.

The University of Sydney has jumped 22 places in the highly regarded 2024 QS World University Rankings, now placed equal 19th globally, among the top 20 universities in the world.

After leaving Afghanistan in 2019, Mohammad Reha is now living in Auburn and studying at the University of Sydney, supported by a new scholarship for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

The University of Sydney congratulates all members of the University community recognised in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List.

Iranian-born actress Nazanin Boniadi has been announced as the 2023 Sydney Peace Prize winner in a ceremony at Sydney Town Hall.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and the University's Power Institute have announced a new research partnership on contemporary art and visual culture.

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.

Professor Nicole Gurran from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning says governments around the world are searching for how to fix housing affordability, but the solutions will have to be local and community based.

Jane Spring, a prominent sportswoman, public sector leader and disability advocate, has been appointed Chair of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness.

At a recent Sydney Ideas event on the Voice to Parliament, Indigenous lawyer and land rights activist Noel Pearson gave an impassioned address on the importance of constitutional recognition for First Nations Australians.

Margaret Pomeranz received a Doctor of Letters from the University of Sydney in a ceremony presided by Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO.

A new article in The Conversation, co-authored by University of Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Emma Johnston, unearths the ambiguous issues underpinning the lack of research grants for women.

David Thodey AO received a degree of Doctor of Business for his contributions to business, telecommunications and public service from the University of Sydney.

Mad Max director George Miller was awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters during a ceremony at the University of Sydney, presided over by Chancellor, Belinda Hutchinson AC.

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has unveiled busts of three composers and musicians in its library to inspire students, as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Associate Professor Danny Liu and Professor Adam Bridgeman from the University of Sydney and Professor Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan from the University of Hong Kong share key themes from students on using AI in their education.

Journalist Lech Blaine, author of 'Car Crash: A Memoir' and Quarterly Essay 'Top Blokes', will join the Charles Perkins Centre as the 2023 Judy Harris Writer in Residence.

The University of Sydney awarded Elizabeth Koff AM a Doctor of Health Sciences, recognising her contributions to healthcare and shaping the future of health in Australia.

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

The University of Sydney awarded Professor Sanjay Zodpey the degree of Doctor of Medicine for his contributions to public health in India and worldwide.

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 from May 2023 to April 2024, developed in partnership with the Powerhouse.

Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC awarded Mr John Leece AM Honorary Fellow for his contributions to the interest and welfare of the University of Sydney.

A University of Sydney and SmartSat PhD candidate has been selected for a 10-week NASA internship aimed at launching students into careers in aerospace.

The University of Sydney is the proud Presenting Partner of TEDxSydney Youth 2023. Held for the first time in Parramatta this May, meet the exciting emerging voices from USYD speaking at the event.

Some of photography's best known luminaries feature in a Chau Chak Wing Museum exhibition examining the interaction between photography and performance.

The Chau Chak Wing Museum’s new exhibition, The Staged Photograph, explores historical staged photos that offer a unique insight into popular culture in the mid-19th and 20th centuries. Read to discover the intriguing exhibition.

A life-changing scholarship has brought Sumit from the Tigri slum community to the University of Sydney to complete his dream postgraduate degree.

The University of Sydney is supporting edtech provider Janison to deliver 5000 free student benchmarking tests to regional, remote and Indigenous schools over the next two years.

University of Sydney graduates ranked highest in the country for their adaptive skills in the QILT 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS) - the largest of its kind in Australia.

Ukrainian refugee Marta Artemenko is aiming to help rebuild her war-torn nation after being awarded the University of Sydney Business School 2023 Anstice MBA Scholarship for Community Leadership.

Integrated Sustainability Analysis (ISA) group and the Sydney Institute for Astronomy has won the Innovation Award for the OAASIS project at the 2023 Anti-Slavery Freedom Awards.

Award-winning maths teacher and YouTuber Eddie Woo, known to students worldwide as 'Mister WooTube', joins the Sydney School of Education as a Professor of Practice.

China has finally revealed the crucial COVID-19 origins data. Professor Dominic Dwyer from the Faculty of Medicine and Health discusses how early disclosure could have saved us three years of political discourse.

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.

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.

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.

Research into poker machines and electronic gaming at the University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre by Professor Sally Gainsbury and Professor Alex Blaszczynski is no green light for the status quo on gambling reform.

The University of Sydney's 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 be renamed The University of Sydney People's Choice Award. Read more and vote now.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Composing Women program led by Professor Liza Lim has demonstrated leadership and influence in the push for gender equity in programming and commissioning works by female composers in classical and art music. Read more from University of Sydney.

University of Sydney researchers Professor Renae Ryan and Dr Rachel Wang have been honoured in the 2023 Australian Academy of Science honorific awards.

New works from Mikala Dwyer meld with antiquities from the Chau Chak Wing Museum in an exhibition examining the vulnerability of species, memory and Greek mythology.

Raising the Bar Sydney makes its comeback on Tuesday 4 April, with 15 researchers from the University of Sydney and 15 local entrepreneurs invited by the City of Sydney sharing their innovative ideas in local venues across Sydney.

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music welcomes renowned First Nations soprano, musician, composer and educator Deborah Cheetham Fraillon as the inaugural Elizabeth Todd Chair of Vocal Studies. She will commence as Professor of Practice (Vocal Studies) in February 2023.

Tomorrow's quantum tech will not be built with today's qubits. The University of Sydney's Future Qubit Foundry will accelerate the invention of new devices for tomorrow's technology.

The University of Sydney has joined the UK Science Council-led Technician Commitment to ensure ongoing recognition and commitment to its technicians.

Pride at Play is at the Sydney College of Arts as part of Sydney Mardi Gras, and Pride Amplified and Sydney WorldPride festival 2023. It is an exhibition designed by Dr Xavier Ho, who is a Junior Visiting Fellow at the inaugural Hunt-Simes Institute in Sexuality Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, Professor Mark Scott AO, has been appointed Chair of The Conversation Media Group.

Held over nearly three weeks (6–24 February), our extended Welcome Program includes orientation events for new students, workshops for continuing students, information sessions and fun social events.

Australian creative writers of renown are invited to apply for a generous University of Sydney Fellowship which provides a grant of $100,000 and other benefits to begin work on a project exploring issues around health.

Conductor Natalie Murray Beale, a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at University of Sydney, on coaching actor Cate Blanchett to achieve a realistic portrayal of a professional conductor in the movie Tár. Now Blanchett is nominated for an Oscar.

The University of Sydney has appointed Michael Dagostino to the role of Director, Museums and Cultural Engagement, looking after the University’s Chau Chak Wing Museum and Seymour Centre, as well as cultural outreach activities.

The University of Sydney and Thales Australia have extended their longstanding partnership to continue research and development of transformational solutions in aerospace, space, defence and digital security fields.

The University of Sydney is changing the way it supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds as it prepares to welcome a more diverse intake in 2023.

State-of-the-art biomedical research complex wins Partnership of the Year Award at Sydney Local Health District's 2022 Innovation and Excellence Awards.

The cost of living is going up, and along with it, so has electricity. Glenn Platt, a Professor of Practice in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering and Director at Emergent Group, shares his summer energy-saving tips.

The prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship has selected University of Sydney students across law, arts and commerce to live, study and intern in the Indo-Pacific region. Read to discover why they're excited to embark on this journey.

The University of Sydney Fisher Library's special collections are now available to the community to view and research online. Digital access to items will be provided in one-on-one, real-time Virtual Reading Room appointments. Read to find out more.

Author Ruth Wilson's quest to 'thoroughly understand her own heart', as Jane Austen wrote in her novel Emma, led her to study a PhD in her eighties at the University of Sydney and to pen a memoir which highlights a lifetime of lessons learnt from Austen's novels.

The University of Sydney awards a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Kevin McCann AO for his contributions to law, social justice and a commitment to fostering international relations between Australia and the global community. Read to discover his exemplary work.

The University of Sydney awards an Honorary Fellowship to Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM for her impacts on the field of medicine, neurology, education and the history of medicine. Read to discover her many achievements.

A race car designed and built by a team of undergraduate students will next week compete at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition, an international student motorsport race held in Victoria.

The University of Sydney is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Ringer Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) and Professor Louise Sharpe to Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Researcher Training), two newly created senior leadership positions.

University of Sydney academics from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Sydney Law School have been appointed as Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.

Professor Ali Abbas from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will work with Circular Australia to accelerate action towards an Australian circular economy by 2030.

Last night the Federal Minister for Education, Hon. Jason Clare MP, unveiled the membership and terms of reference for the Australian Universities Accord and committed to a new era of collaboration and reform.

The University of Sydney has appointed Professor Susan Rowland to the role of Vice-Provost.

This year's Charles Perkins Oration by Larissa Baldwin signalled a transformative decade ahead for First Nations rights and the importance of dealing with the climate crisis through an Indigenous worldview.

The University placed equal fifth globally and first equal in Australia in the new QS Sustainability Rankings, which rank 700 institutions globally, including 33 from Australia.

The University of Sydney performs strongly in education, law, clinical and health, humanities and life sciences in latest THE World University Rankings by subject. Read to find out more.

On October 16, the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne took up oars for the first Australian Boat Race in three years, reigniting their 160-year-old rivalry. Read more to find out which teams rowed to victory.

The University of Sydney has jumped four places in the 2023 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings, to 54th position globally.

The University of Sydney and Sorbonne University have signed a joint PhD agreement to create international opportunities for research students. Read more.

The University of Sydney awarded Elizabeth Ann Macgregor AM OBE an honorary doctorate in recognition of her immense dedication to the arts and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

The University of Sydney’s former Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr Michael Spence AC, was awarded Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) on 11 October 2022, presided over by Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC. Read to discover his exemplary accomplishments.

Chief Investment Officer at Qantas Super, Mr Andrew Spence, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the University on Tuesday, 11 October, presided over by Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC. Read for insights into his incredible career.

Former NSW Premier Nick Greiner was awarded the honour of Doctor of Business (honoris causa) during a ceremony held in New York presided over by Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mark Scott AO. Read more to discover his exemplary achievements.

The University of Sydney extends its solidarity and support to the people of Iran and members of our community with Iranian citizenship who are of Iranian background or have family and friends in the region.  Read on for the entire message.

The University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne are reigniting their rivalry at the Australian Boat Race. The men's and women's rowing eights will battle it out on the Sydney Harbour course, racing four-and-a-half kilometres from Woolwich to Darling Harbour on Sunday, October 16. Read to find out more about the exciting event.

Armed with a “knock-off” Thermomix, blender and sacks of oats, University of Sydney chemical engineering graduate turned her kitchen into a lab and began concocting her plan to make the world’s first oat-based cream cheese -- Compassion Creamery.

A partnership between the University of Sydney and IIT Madras will see experts from Australia and India working together on renewable energy technologies that are robust, cost-effective and reliable.

The University of Sydney has been rated among the world’s most sustainable higher education institutions in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index. Read to find out how Sydney is making its campus environmentally innovative.

A new partnership between the University of Sydney and O.P. Jindal Global University gives students the opportunity to earn two degrees in four years and experience campus life in India and Australia.

The University of Sydney's new partnership with Tata Consultancy Services will foster joint research projects and learning opportunities for students across India and Australia.

The University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, is travelling to India this week to participate in the Australia India Leadership Dialogue. Discover how this trip will strengthen the University's relationship with the nation.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO, addressed the National Press Club today, speaking about the University's new 10-year strategy and the important role higher education plays in our community.

The University today released an ambitious 10-year strategy, with immediate commitments to more than double scholarship support for under-represented domestic students and invest in a world-leading biomedical precinct.

Professor Emma Johnston is the subject of the latest edition of Aussie STEM Stars, an inspiring children's book series that celebrates Australia's experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The USYD Rocketry Team was announced as the overall winner of the Spaceport America Cup intercollegiate rocketry competition, having competed in the 30,000 feet Commercial Off-The-Shelf launch and payload categories.

The Chau Chak Wing Museumat the University of Sydney celebrates the dynamism and history of paper in a new exhibition that explores its technology, ideology and artistry.

The University of Sydney has released its second Modern Slavery Statement as required under the Modern Slavery Act - outlining our commitment to human rights, strategy to address modern slavery and drive collaboration to make change, and actions taken to date.

A scholarship to the University of Sydney changed Kawana Crowe’s life. Now the 20-year-old Wiradjuri woman from Macksville wants to help other rural, regional and Indigenous students find a pathway to university.

Adjunct Professor Richard Fisher AM was conferred an Honorary Fellow of the University in a ceremony in June.

An Honorary Fellowship has been awarded to former University sportsman, Rodney Tubbs, for his enduring commitment to the University's sports and fitness community.

An international scholarship student has found and defined the sequence of an important gene underlying leaf rust resistance in barley. The finding could have great implications in the fight against rust disease, which decreases global food production by at least 10 percent.

The University of Sydney Library has introduced new cultural protocols to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander library users feel safe, respected and valued. Read more.

Margaret Harris, a long-standing member of the University community, was recently admitted into the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) for her outstanding contribution to the arts, both in Australia and internationally.

Fisher Library rooftop, which offers views across campus and the city, will be redeveloped for students and the University community. Read more.

We speak to four current staff members about what it means to 'Be brave. Make change.' and how we can make meaningful differences to society as part of our daily lives.

On Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May, some National Tertiary Education (NTEU) members will be participating in a 48-hour strike; the University of Sydney has issued a statement in response.

As more than 280 additional institutions join the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings this year the University of Sydney has seen a change in its global position.

David Collins, a University of Sydney alumni and esteemed sportsperson, was recently awarded an Honorary Fellowship for his longstanding dedication to the University's sporting community.

David Hill, former Chairman of the ABC, was recently admitted to the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) for his remarkable contribution to Australian public life.

In an Australian first, colour blind visitors to the University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum will be able to experience exhibitions in vibrant colour thanks to a partnership with EnChroma, creators of glasses for colour blindness.

Dr Barry Catchlove has been recognised for his outstanding contribution as a medical professional and administrator. Read more.

The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to The Honorable Jillian Skinner for her services to health, medical research, and politics in Australia.

Potential university students may be confused by advice around how to list their top course preferences when applying through University Admissions Centre. This could be solved with clearer advice from universities, new research from the School of Economics at University of Sydney finds.

A new study from the University of Sydney Business School suggests that management, teaching, and parenting strategies that are "autonomy-supportive" rather than controlling, unlock people's "good sides".

In the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Sydney has nine subjects in the top 20 and 28 subjects in the top 50 globally.

From 1 July 2022 the University of Sydney will be powered by 100 percent renewable electricity. Read more.

The Kamay spears, taken by Lieutenant James Cook from Botany Bay in 1770, are finally returning to Sydney for an exhibition at the University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum. Read more.

Dr Blanche Verlie, a climate sociologist at University of Sydney says schools are failing to provide students with climate education. So, what do the kids do? To learn about climate action, they're taking to the street with global school strikes.

The University of Sydney and leading aged, dementia and palliative care charity HammondCare today announced a formal partnership aimed at shaping the sector through collaboration on research, education and social impact.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney thanked students for their contributions to the National Student Safety Survey and committed to renewed and targeted action to create a safer and more supportive environment.

The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University of Sydney's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.

Dr Roderick Kater, a gastroenterologist with a passion for sustainable agriculture and food production, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the University in recognition of his extraordinary contribution over many years.

For 20 years University of Sydney alumnus Paul Dziatkowiec has worked in international diplomacy and peace mediation.

The University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Mark Scott, expresses the University's deep sympathy for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and support for Ukrainian sovereignty.

A new paper outlines Pacific peoples' rich and diverse history with sexual differences and how Western religion introduced shame and homophobia. Now the Pacific LGBTIQ community is reclaiming queerness on its own terms.

The University of Sydney will celebrate the return of its students during Welcome Week (14-18 February). Learn more.

The intersect of sport, law and business might seem an unlikely one, but for Craig Carracher it's proved to be a source of learning that has led him to own the biggest real-estate residential portfolio in Australia.

University of Sydney and Multiculturalism NSW create easy-to-read COVID-19 information for Pasifika communities in six languages with infographics.

The University of Sydney has announced the appointment of Kirsten Andrews to the position of Vice-Principal (External Relations). Read more.

A group of international students at the University of Sydney have developed virtual reality materials for the training and recruitment of NSW Youth Justice offers - those who supervise young people in custody. The virtual element is crucial; privacy and logistical concerns prevent face-to-face training.

Today the University of Sydney announced Professor Joanne Wright has been appointed to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).

COVID and schools: Australia must have a long-term plan for recruiting and retaining teachers, say experts from University of Sydney

The Sydney Manufacturing Hub will develop and manufacture components for a green hydrogen-powered launch vehicle capable of deploying small satellites into low earth orbit.

The University of Sydney has received more than $36 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to fund 78 research projects.

With summer holidays underway, it's time to think about the sun and your skin, say researchers from the Sydney Pharmacy School.

University of Sydney research stories that challenged our thinking in 2021

Lighting engineer Professor Barry Webb has been recognised for his professional excellence, commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and contribution to the wider community. Read more.

A review covering over 20 years of global research on the menstrual experiences of university students highlights a need for greater understanding of how menstruation impacts education in high-income countries.

The NSW Government has announced that the University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney will lead the establishment of the state's Connectivity Innovation Network.

The University of Sydney Rocketry Team has been accepted to compete at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup - an international student rocketry competition which tests would-be rocket scientists.

A new exhibition of some of the earliest photographs taken in the Pacific Islands aims to highlight the region’s vulnerability to climate change.

Sydney poet Emily Stewart has won the 2021 Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award. It is Australia's richest poetry prize, valued at $40,000 and dedicated to celebrating women poets.

Ho Yin (Joshua) Wan from the University of Sydney has been named 2021 NSW International Student of the Year. Read more.

An ancient Egyptian funerary figurine whose well-travelled history includes links to Tutankhamun and the set of Downton Abbey has been donated to the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Prep for Sydney Uni is a new program helping HSC students in need overcome academic and mental-health hurdles. Read more.

The University of Sydney has been awarded an unprecedented three Prime Minister's Prizes for Science in 2021, with top awards going to Professor Eddie Holmes for his work on COVID-19 and Professor Tony Weiss for his work on repairing human tissue and organs.

Australian researchers have developed a technology that allows autonomous vehicles to track moving pedestrians hidden behind buildings and cyclists obscured by cars, trucks, and buses.

The University of Sydney has ranked 28th in the world in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings and second in Australia.

The University of Sydney library's collections encompass the precious, the beautiful and the downright weird. During Sydney Rare Book Week, we celebrate these riches, from valuable comics to texts that shaped history. Read more.

University of Sydney research teams have been awarded NHMRC Synergy Grants to lead projects that will develop treatments for alcohol use disorder and transform diagnosis of breast and lung cancer.

Outstanding contributions in the field of conservation biology have seen Dr Ayesha Tulloch named overall 2021 NSW Young Tall Poppy of the Year by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science.

Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney have worked together to establish a free pop-up vaccination clinic in the University’s Great Hall, for everyone in our community.

Graduates from the University of Sydney have been named the most employable in Australia and fourth globally, according to the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

Over 500 applications were received for the new Dubbo medical program which — for the first time — allows students to complete their entire postgraduate University of Sydney medical degree in Dubbo.

Tushar Joshi has won the Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship, commencing a Master of International Relations. Due to COVID-19, he is studying remotely from the one-room home he shares with his family of four. Read more.

The University of Sydney has awarded a record number of scholarships under a scheme that aims to discover India's future leaders. Read more.

The University of Sydney Business School has ranked first in Australia in the recent QS and Financial Times rankings of the Master of Management program. Explore our Master of Management, for recent graduates from any area of study.

Two University of Sydney academics - one from the Faculty of Science and another from the Faculty of Medicine and Health - have been named as 2021 Eureka Prize finalists in recognition of their innovative research into solar-cell technology and 3D imaging.

The University issued a statement today, following reports of concerns from some staff in our Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

A face-to-face Peer Study Program is helping the University of Sydney's Chinese international students cope with the challenges of remote study. Read more.

Professor Annamarie Jagose, current Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Schools), has been appointed the University of Sydney’s Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

The University of Sydney has ranked 69th in the world and 4th in Australia in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), improving its position by five places.

After more than a year studying online from their homes across India, a group of fully vaccinated University of Sydney students finally met face-to-face on a trip along their country's south-east coast. Read more.

Former University of Sydney archaeology professor, curator of the Nicholson Museum for 37 years and founder of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, Professor Cambitoglou has bequeathed $6 million to the Institute.

The Australian Search Experience is a citizen science project calling on Australian Internet users to help solve search engine secrets.

We were advised early this morning that a staff member at our Sydney Dental School in Westmead has tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing and deep cleaning is underway.

For Sydney to see a drop off in COVID-19 case numbers after one month, social distancing must be observed by over 80 percent of people, a model published today by Professor Mikhail Prokopenko reveals.

University of Sydney researchers have been awarded $9.5 million to conduct ground-breaking research as part of the Australian Research Council's (ARC) 2021 Australian Laureate Fellowship scheme.

Backed by the NSW Government, the NSW Smart Sensing Network brings together academia, industry and government to translate world-class smart-sensing research into compelling solutions.

Professor Rae Cooper has been named as President-elect of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA), during its World Congress, currently being held in Lund, Sweden.

From biomedical engineering to river science, academics and alumni of the University of Sydney have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.

Outstanding members of the University of Sydney community have been recognised in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours.

The University welcomes today's announcement by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, about the NSW Government pilot plan for the expected safe return of international students over the second half of this year.

The University of Sydney awarded an honorary doctorate to David Mortimer AO, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to business and the wider arts and sporting communities.

The University of Sydney today officially opened its first university-hospital space across multiple hospital levels that includes teaching and conferencing rooms built to accommodate flexible Zoom and audio requirements, in ‘Block K’ of Westmead’s new central acute services building.

A new report from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and the University of Sydney Business School has found that Australian organisations are missing out on important business opportunities by failing to effectively measure the degree and breadth of culturally diverse talent.

Heidi Montgomery, daughter of Dubbo wheat farmers, wins Dalara Foundation Scholarship for Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.

Sydney Policy Lab research finds a majority of Australians do not believe the world will be COVID-free for at least five years, and support the reopening of borders before then.

For 100 years University Sydney scientists have helped farmers stay ahead in an arms race with wheat rust, a virulent pathogen. In celebrating this centenary, they joined with government and industry to map out the future for global food security.

From aged care and mental health to childcare and superannuation, experts from the University of Sydney respond to key announcements in the 2021-2022 federal budget.

Object/Art/Specimen at the recently opened Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrates the opportunities created by bringing three diverse museum collections under one roof.

Students interested in a career in rural medicine will now have the option of enrolling in a postgraduate medical degree in Dubbo with applications opening for the University of Sydney's Doctor of Medicine - Dubbo stream.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney, Professor Stephen Garton, said he is incredibly saddened by the worsening COVID-19 situation in India.

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering has launched the Digital Sciences Initiative – a world-class program aimed at embedding and enhancing 21st century digital skills within research and across undergraduate degrees.

The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to Dorothy Hoddinott AO in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public education, social justice and human rights.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and other pets, so don't offer your companion animals Easter Eggs or even hot cross buns, which are high fat and may contain raisins. Give them a doggie snack instead.

The University of Sydney welcomed news that the Federal Parliament has passed legislation to strengthen protections for academic freedom and freedom of speech.

The University of Sydney today announced that after an extensive international search, Mark Scott has been appointed its 27th Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Mr Scott will start his new role on 19 July this year.

The University of Sydney has eight subjects in the top 20 globally and 30 in the top 50 in the latest 2021 QS Subject Rankings.

The University of Sydney’s extensive eastern Arnhem Land art collection underpins a flagship exhibition at its new Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Teachers with overseas qualifications and years of experience can now fast-track their accreditation into Australian schools with a bridging course developed by University of Sydney.

Coastline, one of 18 free exhibitions at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, takes viewers on an art history tour of seashores and beaches in Australia and overseas.

Most read stories about the University of Sydney Business School in 2020, from research on the impact of COVID-19 to a study on internet addiction among Australian teenagers. Read more.

The University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Stephen Garton today thanked Dan Tehan MP for his service as Minister for Education and welcomed Alan Tudge MP in his new role.

GE subsidiary GE Additive and the University of Sydney are creating a high-tech hub to usher in new era of advanced manufacturing in Australia. Advanced manufacturing could add up to $30 billion to Australia's manufacturing output by 2026.

Sydney dominates this year's QS Reimagine Education awards, with the Business School's Job Smart Edge initiative winning the overall Global Education Award for its comprehensive program to provide international students employability skills. Read more about the win.

A world-class multi-disciplinary university campus will be able to be delivered within the Westmead Health and Innovation District with the signing of a framework agreement between the NSW Government and the University of Sydney.

Professors Gregory Whitwell, Dean of the University of Sydney Business School and Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics have been re-elected as CEMS Chair and Co-Chair respectively of the global alliance.

Professor Nalini Joshi has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the mathematical sciences by her peers, receiving the George Szekeres Medal from the Australian Mathematical Society.

Sydney Quantum Academy brings together four universities in Australia's first city to ensure Sydney remains a global hub for quantum tech and is well placed to attract well-paid, high-tech jobs to the NSW capital.

William Tjo was always an environmentally conscious student while studying at the University of Sydney. But it wasn’t until co-founding Paper Pens Co., a startup that produces eco-friendly gel pens, that he was able to put his passion into practice.

Following his death in New York, the University pays tribute to renowned lawyer, economist, philanthropist and alumnus James Wolfensohn.

'Vertiia', designed to take off like a helicopter and fly like a plane, will improve patient transfer times and safety. It aims to be the most efficient and longest range eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft globally.

An opening exhibition at Sydney's newest museum, the Chau Chak Wing Museum, examines the idea of auspiciousness and its importance in Chinese life.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney has been recognised with a leadership award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

The proposition that Australia'' public universities should retreat from the international education market, including China, and focus largely or even solely on domestic students is based on a "false binary", according to a new discussion paper.

World-renowned evolutionary virologist Professor Edward Holmes is the 2020 NSW Scientist of the Year. Find out about his work on emerging viruses.

Less face-to-face interactions at work, due to COVID-19, could harm the long-term career prospects of young professionals, according to a new global survey that included University of Sydney graduates.

University of Sydney School of Biomedical Engineering researcher, Dr Greg Watkins, hears with the assistance of two cochlear implants after experiencing profound deafness in both ears following a 30-year career as an electrical engineer. Despite his profound deafness, with the help of his cochlear implant he has been able to complete a PhD in biomedical engineering.

The University of Sydney issued a statement this afternoon, regarding the police response to recent protests on campus.

Today the University of Sydney issued a statement regarding an advertisement lodged by the Hong Kong Police Force, currently listed on our jobs database for students.

The University of Sydney welcomes the federal government's investment in research, and looks forward to continuing to work with governments and industry to address the longer-term structural issues facing the sector.

University of Sydney researchers successfully create environmentally friendly, carbon dioxide-loaded cement using waste and industrial by-products.

Following the recent passing of Susan Ryan, the University of Sydney community pays tribute to Australia's first female minister who was an alumna of the University.

The University of Sydney Business School's Master of Management has again ranked first in Australia in the QS Business School Rankings, placing it among the top 30 programs globally.

On Thursday, more than 5300 people around the world tuned in to celebrate the University of Sydney’s graduating class of 2020. While all University of Sydney graduation ceremonies are currently on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, to help students celebrate this significant milestone and to acknowledge their achievements the University hosted its first ever online celebration.

The University of Sydney continues its rise in global rankings. In the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings it is named 51st in the world, 2nd in Australia.

The Vice Chancellor wrote to staff today to advise them of the next steps we are taking in an effort to ensure we are as financially prepared as we can be for the uncertain future we face.

Last night, NSW Health informed us that a member of the public who has since tested positive for COVID-19 briefly visited Carslaw Building between 8-8.10pm on Friday 28 August.

Digital agriculture, heat-tolerant crops and robotic farming get $12m boost from University of Sydney, GRDC and NSW Government with new International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture at Narrabri.

This is what happened when 200 of the most inventive Australian students got together - virtually - for a weekend of humanitarian innovation hacking.

What will Sydney Conservatorium of Music composers make of the inspiring Grand Challenge Projects of the University of Sydney Nano Institute? Find out what happens when science mixes with arts live on FBI Radio.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still some good happening in the world. Here are ten of the University of Sydney's most promising and positive stories that you may have missed.

The University of Sydney Business School will launch a unique program which includes a suite of masterclasses and workshops on leadership in a post-COVID world, available to students in Semester 2, 2020.

University of Sydney academics respond on the UK government's Better Health campaign to address obesity and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed his own "wake up call" when told his weight may have impacted the severity of his COVID-19 symptoms.

The University of Sydney Business School has reimagined its award-winning Job Smart employability program for international students in Semester 2, 2020, offering even more opportunities for industry experience and career coaching.

First year commerce student, Khuat Son Tra (Hazel) Nguyen, has adapted remarkably well to learning online thanks in large part to her tutors and lecturers at the University of Sydney Business School.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Sydney, Dr Michael Spence, recently graduated with a Diploma of Languages (Korean Studies) at the very university he leads.

The University of Sydney Business School's employability program, Job Smart, has been recognised as one of the best in the world.

Understanding the COVID-19 crisis poses specific challenges for gender equity in higher education, the University has committed to action so we can continue to build on our significant progress to date.

2021 QS World University Rankings place the University of Sydney second in Australia and in the top 50 globally. Find out more about our rankings.

Today the Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence AO wrote to the University of Sydney community, about his reflections on racism during National Reconciliation Week.

Semester one 2020 has been like no other in recent history but students and staff at the University of Sydney have continued to create change, working with social entrepreneurs BackTrack and Black Duck Foods.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence has said that getting the University of Sydney back to full strength and contributing to our national economy was essential to Australia's COVID-19 recovery plans.

The University of Sydney has released details of seven exhibitions that will launch when Australia’s newest museum opens its doors later this year.

Two University of Sydney students have launched an online mentoring platform to support Year 12 students during the disruption of COVID-19. Find out more.

Following a report in the Daily Telegraph, the University of Sydney has defended global collaboration on research and the work of renowned scientist Professor Edward Holmes.

The University of Sydney has partnered with Griffith University, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia to enhance the way pharmacies work with people with mental illnesses.

The Central Acute Services Building at the heart of the Westmead Precinct is set to be completed months ahead of schedule. Today the CASB was officially handed to the University of Sydney and the NSW Government.

While HSC students are poised to make a gradual return to classrooms, studies will continue to be disrupted this year. We asked Eddie Woo to share his advice on how to learn and study at home.

The University Executive believes the University is eligible to receive funding under the JobKeeper Payment for entities that have been significantly affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19, and staff are encouraged to apply.

Researchers from the University of Sydney have rallied to develop a free national text message support program for Australians with chronic respiratory diseases who are now socially isolated and unable to access usual hospital rehabilitation and support programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Sydney projects have been awarded more than $2 million in funding in the latest rounds of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects outcomes.

After seeking advice from NSW’s Chief Medical Officer, Vice Chancellor Dr Michael Spence has announced extra measures to better protect the health of staff and students, and the broader community.

The University of Sydney is planning for several scenarios in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the safe and appropriate housing of all our students living in our University-owned accommodation.

The University of Sydney today announced a series of measures to safeguard the institution from the growing economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

The University of Sydney Nicholson collection will relocate to Chau Chak Wing Museum at the end of this month. Find out more about our collections.

The University of Sydney Nicholson collection will relocate to Chau Chak Wing Museum at the end of this month. Find out more about our collections.

Mardi Gras is around the corner and this year's theme is What Matters? We caught up with Dr Michelle Dickson about what matters to her as a proud Aboriginal woman and member of the LGBTIQ community. Find out more about her story and the University's Pride Network.

University of Sydney sociologist Associate Professor Sonja Van Wichelen has been recognised for her world-leading research at the intersection of law and biology with an invitation to join the prestigious Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton (IAS), which counts Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer among its past members.

Michael Spence leaving University of Sydney for University College London in December 2020. Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence AC made the announcement today. Read more about his legacy.

2020 University of Sydney Library Printer in Residence applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 1 March 2020. Letterpress artists are invited to apply. More information about the funding and program.

Professor Richard Hunstead will be remembered as an excellent researcher and teacher, but more importantly as a generous, caring scientist who has left an enduring legacy for staff and students.

Professor Richard Hunstead will be remembered as an excellent researcher and teacher, but more importantly as a generous, caring scientist who has left an enduring legacy for staff and students.

An idea to label food to indicate the use of antibiotics in an effort to prevent the emergence of superbugs has seen a multidisciplinary team of students named the inaugural winners of the University of Sydney’s Summer Innovation Program (SIP) challenge.

University of Sydney staff and alumni honoured with Australia Day recognition. Read the full list of recipients.

The University of Sydney is providing regular updates about its plan to manage the health risks associated with the novel coronavirus (n-CoV) as required. Information for journalists and media statements.

Sydney researchers have received $753,000 in Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants to combat myrtle rust and to develop new technologies to better characterise aerosols.

The University of Sydney copy of Principia is one of only four in the world known to have handwriting by Sir Isaac Newton. Find out more about the Principia in the University of Sydney library.

Bushfire Emergency Veterinary Appeal: The University of Sydney is asking the public to support our emergency veterinary assistance for animals affected by the bushfires. Read more about the appeal.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence today wrote to all staff and students, reassuring the community that the University will provide support as we work through the consequences of the bushfire season.

The University of Sydney is once again the leading choice for high achieving students applying for an undergraduate degree in 2020.

University of Sydney social scientists will help address fundamental questions about the development of politics and society as part of a new multimillion-dollar cross-university research project.

The top 10 research stories of the 2009-2019 decade from the University of Sydney. Find out more about our research with impact.

Today Professor Duncan Ivison released the outcome of an initial inquiry into concerns raised about a 2014 paper; no breaches or research misconduct were found and the analyses and conclusions were found to be acceptable.

The Altimetric Top 100 papers for 2019 included three featuring academics from the University of Sydney covering the global climate emergency, the origins of modern humans and the probable collapse of insect populations over the next century.

Arts/Law graduate, Sydney Law School academic and former Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Hon. Dr Robert Austin has received a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) for his contributions to the legal profession.

Researchers and widening participation equity practitioners from the University of Sydney, University of Canberra, University of Wollongong and Country Education Foundation have received funding from the New South Wales Government for a project aiming to help regional high school students make decisions about addressing and resolving gap year needs.

Yesterday the University of Sydney’s Senate agreed to adopt the recommendations of its French Review Model Code Implementation Group.

This morning the University of Sydney held the topping out ceremony for the new Chau Chak Wing Museum, marking a major milestone towards the official opening next year.

ARC Discover Project grants: 58 University of Sydney researchers successful in the final round of ARC funding. Read more about our funding success.

A new public policy institute will be established to undertake research on the most pressing public policy issues facing NSW. Read more about the University of Sydney's role.

For a Sydney Conservatorium of Music student, a bequest-funded scholarship provided much-needed support through illness and injury. Read her story.

Immerse yourself in the talent of Sydney College of the Arts graduates at the 2019 SCA Graduation Show. Opening night Tuesday 26 November.

Shadow Minister for Health and University of Sydney Bachelor of Economics alumnus, the Hon. Chris Bowen delivered the 9th annual Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture.

Bachelor of Music (Performance) student Amy McCarthy has been instrumental in improving support for transgender students at the University of Sydney. Now, the undergraduate student is pushing for change on a global scale. She was recently invited by the UN to New York University for two days of discussions with some of the world’s leading policymakers and researchers in human rights, gender equity and privacy and data protection law.

Anita Ho-Baillie has been named the inaugural John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience at the University of Sydney. Dr Ho-Baillie is a world-leading research in solar cell technology.

As a delegation from the University travels across India, Her Excellency Harinder Sidhu tells us about the pressures and rewards of her role, and her hopes for Indian students at Sydney.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has been entertaining and enlightening Australian and international audiences for decades. The United Nation's UNESCO has now recognised his talents with the Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science, formerly won by David Attenborough, Bertrand Russell and David Suzuki.

The University of Sydney has secured funding for 19 research projects through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards. Find our more about our funding success.

Two University of Sydney social scientists - Professor Andrew Fitzmaurice and Professor David Schlosberg - have been elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia in recognition of their world-leading research in the fields of intellectual history and environmental justice.

The Universities of Sydney and Western Sydney have produced a report card and joint vision for western Sydney that reveals how the region can become one of the state’s most important incubators for future jobs and higher education.

University of Sydney economists and health experts will spearhead a new research project that will help Australian children and families overcome the challenges of deep and persistent disadvantage.

Processes of data collection and analysis used to decide policy need to be as independent and transparent as possible, academics from the University of Sydney’s Centre for Translational Data Science say.

The second cohort of researchers to receive a four-year fellowship named after the University of Sydney's first Nobel Prize winner has been announced.

FoodLab Sydney, a University of Sydney-led innovative food business incubator aimed at creating a vibrant network of local small food businesses in Sydney, has hosted its inaugural graduation ceremony.

A 15th century book featuring a rare drawing by famous Renaissance artist Giorgione will be one of the many treasures showcased at the inaugural Sydney Rare Book Week on 27 October - 2 November.

A report outlining how the University could respond to the Federal Government's Independent Review of Freedom of Speech in Australian Higher Education Providers is due to be considered early next month by the University's Academic Board.

Professor Julie Leask has been named as the overall winner in the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence awards for her pioneering work in addressing vaccination rates in Australian and internationally.

Twenty researchers at the University of Sydney have been announced as recipients of the 2020 Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) Prizes.

Acclaimed author Charlotte Wood, the first recipient of the Judy Harris Writer in Residence Fellowship at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre, launched her new book The Weekend. Read more.

ARC Future Fellowships fund the research leaders of the future. Find out who at the University of Sydney received funding to delve deeper into our understanding of what is driving climate change.

As the Sydney Knowledge Hub opens for business its head, Rupal Ismin, is ready to create deep connections between STEM entrepreneurs and the University of Sydney.

The Honourable Nicola Roxon has received a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) from the University of Sydney in recognition of her contributions to government, health and public health law.

It's not every day your neighbours are 160 older people with dementia or age-related care needs, but for four health sciences students at the University of Sydney, its home.

The University of Sydney Business School's flagship Master of Management is again Australia's number one program of its kind.

This news story describes the launch of the University of Sydney's Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2019-24, which aims to ensure that all students, staff and visitors have the same chance to excel at and enjoy our university.

Tickets are now available for Raising the Bar 2019. Join us across the CBD, Surry Hills and – for the first time – Parramatta, as 21 academics deliver 21 talks across 11 bars in one night.

Seven visionary startups from Sydney students, staff and alumni will compete in the Genesis Finale at the University of Sydney this Friday 20 September.

The University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence has today written to staff to advise on an updated funding proposal to the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation.

As the University celebrates the generosity of its donors with Thank You Day, three supporters have contributed close to $3 million to causes from scholarships to medical research. Read more.

When their beloved dog was catastrophically injured, the Furina family could not afford to pay for her care. With help from University donors, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital came to the rescue. Read more.

The University of Sydney has claimed top spot in the 2019 BOSS MBA Rankings, with both the MBA and Global Executive MBA (EMBA) ranking first in Australia.

From the world's first female radio astronomer to the discovery of neurons that allow us to see in 3D, a new book details highlights from Australia's first University.

From the world's first female radio astronomer to the discovery of neurons that allow us to see in 3D, a new book details highlights from Australia's first University.

A squatter community on the outskirts of Vanuatu's capital will soon have its first school, thanks to University of Sydney architecture students and a crowdfunding campaign. Read the story.

Four academics have been appointed the third cohort of Payne-Scott Professorial Distinctions. Find out more about the award, named after Ruby Payne-Scott, University of Sydney alumna and the first female astronomer.

An asthma attack took Thea Notaras' life two weeks before her 17th birthday. Now her father is working to save others from her fate. See how his donation is supporting game-changing asthma research at the University of Sydney.

On Wear It Purple Day, we spoke to Jack Crane, a new Sydney staff member who has just been crowned an Out for Australia 30 under 30 LGBTIQ Role Model. Find out more about Jack's story.

The University of Sydney will continue its world-leading research on children’s best interests in open adoption and out-of-home care, thanks to a recent NSW Government investment in the Institute of Open Adoption Studies.

The 'fissuring' of business structures and workplaces fundamentally changes the nature of work, which isn't just the concerns of low-skilled workers, Professor David Weil explained when he delivered the Kingsley Laffer lecture.

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes for 2019 has awarded three prizes to the University of Sydney - more than any other institution. Find the Sydney women who took the top prizes for science leadership and innovation.

Job Smart has won the AFR Higher Education award in the Employability category. Find out more about the Job Smart to help international students in the University of Sydney Business School.

In response to the report released today, "The China Student Boom and the Risks It Poses to Australian Universities" by Professor Salvatore Babones, the University of Sydney has issued a statement.

The 2019 Art Music Awards winners were announced last night at a ceremony in the University of Sydney’s Great Hall. Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, the Art Music Awards celebrate achievements in Australian contemporary classical music, experimental music and jazz.

Project leadership is being transformed through research and education at the University of Sydney’s John Grill Centre. Find out how the centre helps projects deliver.

Meet Lindsay McCabe, HDR Portfolio Officer and Sydney honours student who, for the past two years, has also helped new students through the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS).

Sydney's newest museum is well under construction.

The safety and effectiveness of electric fans in heatwaves depend on the climate and basing public health advice on common weather metrics could be misleading, according to a new study from the University of Sydney.

Studying maths is likely to make you smarter and more employable, according to University of Sydney experts.

Academics with expertise spanning biomedical engineering, the internet-of-things, medicine and quantum physics have been selected as finalists for five categories in Australia's most comprehensive national science awards, the 2019 Australian Museum's Eureka Prizes.

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney establishes consultative implementation group for the French Review. Read more here.

The University of Sydney has been ranked 61–70 in the 2019 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. Find out more.

The University of Sydney has appointed Dr Susanna Scarparo to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Life, commencing on 1 October 2019.

Researchers from the University of Sydney and CSIRO Data61 with expertise spanning coding, data and complex systems have scored first place at one of the world's most prestigious robotics competitions.

Four University of Sydney led projects have received funding through the federal government's ARC Linkage Project scheme.

The latest survey by the The Economist has cemented the University of Sydney Business School's Master of Management as the leading program of its kind in Australia.

The Australian Academy of Humanities has awarded four University of Sydney academics grants – the most grants awarded to any university in the country.

The University of Sydney retained its position in the latest QS World University Rankings released today, ranking 42nd in the world and first in the state. Find out more about our research rankings.

University graduate and New South Wales Supreme Court Chief Justice, The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst AC QC has received a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) from the University of Sydney.

2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List: University of Sydney community including six female professors have been recognised for their contribution to higher education and Australia. Read more.

A new online matching service, StepUp for Dementia Research, is set to revolutionise the way people with dementia and researchers connect, fast-tracking more effective and inclusive dementia research across Australia.

Professor of Practice Tim Soutphommasane delivered a speech to the Jessie Street Trust annual lunch, where he lauded the human rights campaigner and University of Sydney alumna's legacy and explained how it resonates today.

Professor Marian Baird from the University of Sydney has again been recognised in the Gender Equality Top 100 list of the world's most influential people in gender policy.

Other bodies that inform parliament, like the Productivity Commission, aren't considered 'third chambers' as they have no power to initiate, pass or reject bills, writes Professor Anne Twomey in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Professor Maria Byrne, Professor Alex Molev and Professor Catherine Stampfl have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, the highest honour in Australian science. Find out about the research that saw them recognised by their peers.

The University of Sydney has been named as a Silver Employer at the Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards.

Following recent media reports, the University of Sydney has offered support and solidarity to our Jewish community on campus and beyond.

The University of Sydney has been voted as Australia's 13th most attractive employer, based on data collected from 10,000 Australian workers by Randstad. Find out more about the employee benefits at Sydney.

Obesity and nutrition science are explored in Made to Measure, a new play by Sydney playwright Alana Valentine, commissioned by the Charles Perkins Centre at University of Sydney. Read more.

The University offers a range of volunteering opportunities that anyone can get involved in. Read our guide for more information.

Using Licella technology developed at the University of Sydney, a new international consortium – Mura Technology – will build a plastics recycling plant in Timor-Leste, which will allow the country to become the world’s first plastics-neutral economy.

Chancellor of the University of Sydney Belinda Hutchinson AM and Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence AC today honoured former Prime Minister Bob Hawke AC who passed away on Thursday 16 May 2019.

Lady Primrose Potter AC has been named an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney in recognition of her services to the arts, medicine, and sciences in Australia.

In 2019, the University a proud Education Partner of the Sydney Film Festival once again.

Me Too founder Tarana Burke and Australian author and broadcaster Tracey Spicer will accept the 2019 Sydney Peace Prize on behalf of the movement on Thursday 14 November at the Sydney Town Hall.

RAAF Plan Jericho is teaming up with the University of Sydney Nano Institute to establish the Jericho Smart Sensing Laboratory. Find out how they will revolutionise Australia's defence capability in sensing using nanotechnology.

Citizen scientists are invited to join the autumn Wild Pollinator Count from 14 to 21 April. Grab a hat and some sunscreen and get outdoors to spot pollinators for science.

The University has signed a Strategic Relationship Umbrella Agreement with ANSTO, continuing a long history of successful research collaboration. Find out more.

Professor Tim Soutphommasane has been announced as the new Co-Chair of the Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network (SDIN).

If the people can't go to the art gallery, take the art gallery to the people. That's been the approach of Kat Roma Greer - find out how she's done it, here.

The University of Sydney has been ranked 25th in the overall 2019 Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking. Find out more.

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence AC has accepted the University of Sydney Senate's invitation to continue in his role for a further four years.

The winners of the Alumni Awards for 2019 have been announced, with graduates from a wide range of disciplines celebrated. Read their stories here.

Research into the possibilities of image-guided robotic surgery and robotic automation are already well underway at the University. Find out more about how and why it's happening.

They're annoying at picnics, but ants might make it easier to get to the picnic in the first place. Dr Tanya Latty studies swarm intelligence to see how it might improve urban design. Find out more here.

Find out how the University of Sydney did in the Australian Research Council's (ARC) first national Engagement and Impact (EI) Assessment survey for research at Australian universities.

Following on from a successful inaugural collaboration in 2018, the University of Sydney is proud to partner with the ABC again to support its popular Top 5 media residency scheme and raise the profile of humanities research in Australia.

India's share of the world's massive e-waste problem has seen unskilled recyclers exposing themselves to dangerous processes. Find out how Jeevesh Kumar is working to delete the recycling danger, and reboot the benefits.

The University of Sydney has excelled in the Australian Research Council's Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018 report. Find out how we did.

Eddie Woo and Annabelle Chauncy have both made incredible contributions to education. When they sat next to each other, they came up with plan to educate some of the most disadvantaged children in Uganda. Read more.

As an environmental emergency, the explosion of plastic waste is right up there. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has found a way to turn plastic into fuel. Read more about his incredible research.

Emeritus Professor Noel Hush, a major force in chemistry research and Head of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Sydney for almost 20 years, passed away on 20 March 2019 at the age of 94.

Following recent media coverage, the University of Sydney has restated the intention of its Faculty of Arts and Social Science’s FutureFix research themes – in particular the strand examining justice for animals and the environment, as well as humans.

Ann Kirby, an alumna of the University of Sydney, has left a $2 million bequest to the University to be used for teaching modern and biblical Hebrew.

More than 30 University of Sydney academics, students and graduates will join a powerhouse line-up of speakers at this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival.

The Sydney Quantum Academy is up and running with a $15.4m boost from the NSW Government. Read how the University of Sydney is collaborating with Macquarie University, UNSW and UTS to bring high-tech jobs to our quantum harbour city.

Over 200 staff at the University of Sydney have signed the Panel Pledge. Find out more about the initiative for gender diversity.

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Professor Annamarie Jagose has announced six flagship FutureFix themes that humanities and social sciences research at the University of Sydney will become known for over the next few years.

The world's first computer to ever play music was built at the University of Sydney by computing pioneer Dr Trevor Pearcey and his team. Read more.

The University of Sydney signs deal with Japanese space start-up and launch company, Space BD Inc., to deploy Australian CubeSats. Read more.

The Australian Academy of Science has awarded four researchers at the University of Sydney with prestigious medals, recognising their outstanding contributions to science. Find out who they are.

International scholarships for students across Asia including India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Vietnam and South Korea. Find our more about the University of Sydney Business School's scholarships.

The University of Sydney has launched the Footbridge Gallery, a digital placemaking space embedded in the landscape of the University using light, sound and music to create an open, shared gallery space. Dr Luke Hespanhol and Associate Professor Martin Tomitsch.

The academic year starts this week at the University of Sydney. Dr Maria Chisari from the Sydney School of Education and Social Work gives five essential tips on how to make the most of your first year – what pitfalls to avoid and how to get involved.

Giorgione has been identified as the artist behind a Renaissance drawing that remained undiscovered for over 500 years on the back page of a University of Sydney library book. Find out more about the discovery.

The Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education (SICLE) – a partnership between the University of Sydney and New South Wales Department of Education – has celebrated its first graduating cohort.

International Day for Women and Girls in Science is February 11. Read more about women in STEMM related fields at University of Sydney.

The University of Sydney Business School’s Associate Professor Eric Knight has been granted a prestigious Fulbright Senior Scholarship to look at how academics drive technological development. Find out more about the scholarship here.

FoodLab Sydney launched on 1 February at Redfern Town Hall. The project is a collaboration, led by the University of Sydney Environment Institute. Find out more.

Former Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane has been appointed the University of Sydney’s first Professor of Practice (Sociology and Political Theory).

New flexible sensors to detect contaminated food and in vitro development of human blood vessels are University of Sydney projects that have received national government support through the ARC Linkage Project scheme. Read more here.

A new extreme heat policy is being introduced at the Australian Open this week, the result of a research collaboration between Tennis Australia and the University of Sydney.

81 percent of University of Sydney undergraduates found full-time work immediately after graduating, finds latest Graduate Outcomes Survey.

10 of the top science discoveries at the University of Sydney for 2018. We reveal some of the best research outcomes over the past 12 months.

The University of Sydney's world-class veterinary, agriculture and life sciences expertise is to join forces with the Department of Primary Industry at the historic Elizabeth Macarthur Agriculture Institute to amplify and support research in plant biology, soil science, food research and animal husbandry.

The University of Sydney has moved beyond a three-year commitment to ensure the carbon footprint of its share portfolio remains at least 20 percent below its listed equity composite benchmark.

Award-winning maths teacher, YouTube star and proud graduate Eddie Woo will return to the University of Sydney to take up a post as Education Ambassador.

Professor Simon Bronitt has been appointed Head of School and Dean of the University of Sydney Law School.

A new book written by Associate Professor Salvatore Babones from the School of Social and Political Sciences has been named one of 2018’s best reads in The Wall Street Journal.

University of Sydney researchers have won five of seven 2018 awards and medals bestowed by the Royal Society of NSW, Australia's oldest learned society.

2018 Financial Times Asia-Pacific Business School rankings places the University of Sydney Business School among the top in the region. Find out more about the news and study business with us.

The University of Sydney has secured over $37M of ARC funding across a wide range of areas including food insecurity, gravitational waves, and Indigenous disability in rural and remote areas.

Seven undergrad students with a keen eye on Sydney's future as a global city have been selected as finalists for the 2018 Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholarship. The finalists represent the talent of students within the disciplines of architecture, engineering, commerce and arts at the University of Sydney.

The United Nations General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in 1999. Univeristy of Sydney experts Associate Professor Ruth Phillips from the Sydney School of Education and Social Work and Associate Professor Rita Shackel from the Sydney Law School and Sydney Institute of Criminology reflect on how far human rights for women has come.

The University of Sydney Mathematical Research Institute was launched by Professor Geordie Williamson, who will be its founding director. The institute is the first of its kind in Australia and will attract international visiting fellows to work on deep problems, helping to help change the cultural status of mathematics in Australia.

Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AM has launched startup accelerator INCUBATE's new INCUBATE Hub in the Wentworth Building; a custom-built innovation space designed to foster collaboration.

Wiradjiri woman and Federal MP for Barton, Hon Linda Burney, has paid tribute to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leader at the University of Sydney 2018 Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration and Memorial Prize recognising his achievements and celebrating his legacy.

2019 NSW Rhodes Scholar and recipient of the New Colombo Plan scholarship, current undergraduate student Brian O'Callaghan, will take his research in renewable energy to the next level when he heads to the University of Oxford.

The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate in Science to Professor Mary O'Kane AC for her lifelong contributions to science, engineering, national policy and higher education.

A new exhibition at the Nicholson Museum connects objects from the University of Sydney's Nicholson and Macleay collections with objects held by offshore museums.

Widening Participation and Outreach, the University of Sydney's flagship schools outreach program, launches its 2019 program that provides students and teachers access to opportunities to counteract educational disadvantage.

The University of Sydney today welcomed an announcement by the NSW Government that it would enter into formal negotiations to establish a campus on the former Cumberland Hospital site in Parramatta.

The University of Sydney and Taronga Conservation have formed a landmark alliance to offer conservation degrees for undergraduate science and postgraduate education.

The University of Sydney has placed 31st in the world in the latest US News Best Global Universities ranking.

John Hooke leaves behind a lasting legacy, thanks to his passionate support of nanoscience at the University of Sydney. Read more.

The University of Sydney has taken the lion’s share of awards at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering 2018 at a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday night. Our winners were: Professor Branka Vucetic, Professor Tony Weiss, Professor Alex McBratney, Professor Dietmar Muller, Dr Mac Shine.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor defends the principle of peer review, following revelations former Education Minister Senator Simon Birmingham vetoed federal funding for 11 projects recommended by the Australian Research Council. Read the statement here.

The University of Sydney’s Power Institute is celebrating 50 years of teaching art history and visual culture through the Department of Art History.

First Nations people from across the globe will attend the eighth Gathering of Healing Our Spirit Worldwide on Cadigal Country in Sydney next month, to build solutions for First Nations communities - co-hosted by the University of Sydney and The Healing Foundation.

International students, graduates of the University of Sydney, honoured with the 2018 Vice-Chancellor's award.

The University of Sydney Nano Institute has announced its five Grand Challenges to tackle some of society's most pressing scientific, health and environmental problems.

Breaking Good is a finalist in the 2018 Google Impact Challenge Australia. You can vote for them to help them win $1 milllion. The team is led by the University of Sydney's Dr Alice Williamson.

University of Sydney women staff, students and alumni share their experiences of gender equity in the workplace, particularly in STEMM areas. Follow their journey.

Six University of Sydney social scientists have been elected to the prestigious Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for their distinguished contributions to their disciplines and to society. The academics work across fields as diverse as accounting, linguistics, political science, psychology and urbanism.

Four University professors honoured for their contributions to leadership, mentoring, teaching, and distinguished achievements in research in their fields of pharmacology, chemistry, diagnostic imaging and asteroseismology.

University of Sydney Education academic Dr Victoria Rawlings has been named the Sydney AFL Umpire of the Year, the first female umpire to take home the title.

Arranging election district boundaries can be made to favour a particular party, creating a problem for democracy. Working for the Campaign Legal Centre, alumna Ruth Greenwood is on the front line, fighting for fairness.

A University of Sydney alumnus is honouring an inspiring law professor by making a $195,000 gift that will help a new generation of students. Find out more.

List the ASX 100 companies with an Asian woman as CEO, and you'll have just two. Alumna, Ming Long, was the first woman to get there and now she's making it easier for more to follow. Read more.

Her studies were almost over and Helen Smith had plans. Then a single event meant she had to reach her goals via a very different path. Read about how she's pushing against the barriers.

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis has launched Australia's highest resolution microscope. With resolution below 0.06 nanometres, the transmission electron microscope will give researchers unparalleled access in materials science.

A collaboration between the University of Sydney, NSW Emergency Services, and the health and disability sectors is raising awareness of the challenges people with disability face during natural disasters.

Michelle Leonard decided to bring back music education through Moorambilla Voices, and in the process enriched entire regional communities. Read her amazing story here.

James Gribble’s life changed forever when he broke his neck in a freak accident. Now he’s working to make his favourite sport accessible for everyone. Read James’ story.

Stephanie Fynn creates sensory worlds for people with disabilities. Here she explains how Mark Rolands' The Philosopher and the Wolf made her think differently about her approach to what she does.

Crazy Rich Asians is a ground-breaking moment for Asian representation in Western film, with the first all-Asian cast in Hollywood in 25 years - an industry where Asian actors constitute one percent of lead roles.

Corruption has been a long-time problem for Indonesia. As other obstacles to economic and social progress have been tackled, alumnus, Laode Syarif, is working to eradicate corruption wherever he finds it. Read more.

He had a significant influence on Australia's cinematic voice, and is the only Australian director of a film that won an Academy Award for Best Picture. Alumnus Bruce Beresford discusses his journey from Hollywood to home. Read more.

The University of Sydney celebrates our world-class academics who have taken four awards at the Eureka Prizes 2018 in a ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall. Professor Nalini Joshi, Professor Thomas Maschmeyer, Professor Tony Weiss and Associate Professor Elizabeth New all won prizes.

The University of Sydney, University Colleges and Victoria Park have today been recognised as a place of state significance, with the NSW Heritage Minister announcing the area is to be listed on the State Heritage Register. Read more about the announcement.

For National Dog Day, read about the potential benefits of canine work friends and meet the doggos keeping University of Sydney staff and students company on campus.

NHMRC funding success for Sydney researchers, securing over $16 million in NHMRC funding for 28 projects, including the most Early Career Fellowships awarded to any institution in NSW. Find our more about our results.

The University of Sydney has ranked 68th in the world and 3rd in Australia in the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), its best result since the ARWU rankings began in 2003.

Across the University of Sydney, our female researchers are breaking new ground - and the glass ceiling - in their fields. As we celebrate National Science Week (12-20 August), we ask some inspiring women about succeeding in STEMM.

University is not just a place where people go to study. It’s also where people go to meet others, to forge new friendships and networks that can last a lifetime. Research looking at the University of Sydney shows where people congregate and how chocolate helps.

The University of Sydney is receiving nearly $612,000 of federal funding to collaborate closely with ANZ, the Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac, and British Telecom to develop and institute the Cyber Security Challenges for High School program.

An agreement between the University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and world-leading aeronautical manufacturer Airbus connects some of the world's leading aeronautical experts with Australia's future engineering talent.

The University of Sydney has today adopted a new Student Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy, developed in consultation with the Safer Communities Advisory Group.

Professor Luigi Fontana - a biogerontologist in the field of diet and its role in healthy longevity in humans – has joined the University of Sydney as the Leonard P Ullmann Chair of Translational Metabolic Health.

AGL and undergraduates partner for new perspective on living off-grid. Six undergraduate student projects explored what our electricity grid might look like in the future and what the lifestyle and wider social implications will be for the choices we make.

The 2018 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has placed thirteen University of Sydney subjects among the top 50 globally. Read the full story and find out more about our university rankings.

For generations, Kennards Hire has been part of the business landscape. Through the University of Sydney's Executive MBA, CEO Angus Kennard is embracing change while staying true to founding principles. Read more here.

Successful business woman, Mary Henderson, knows opportunity doesn't come to everyone. Mature-age study at the University of Sydney confirmed that idea, as she worked to advances causes important to her.

Sydney Analytical, one of the University of Sydney’s core research facilities, provides state-of-the-art instruments and technical expertise for sample characterisation. Whether it is exploring a mummy's tomb or discovering new drugs, Sydney Analytical enables excellence in analytical science.

For almost as long as it's been possible for women to study at the University of Sydney, women from Anne Bollen's family have been here. That proud tradition continues - read their story here.

Archaeologists don't see much Indiana Jones-style action, but at a long-running University dig in Cyprus, archaeology professionals and volunteers share the adventure. Read more here.

The University of Sydney Fellowships allow outstanding postdocs to conduct innovative, multidisciplinary work at one of the world's top 45 research universities. Applications close on 19 August 2018.

For NAIDOC Week 2018, read about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have influenced our professional and academic staff. Because of her, we can.

As a respected engineer and transformative staff member at the University of Sydney for more than 50 years, of course Professor Rolf Prince would have a portrait done. Read his story here.

The University’s Winter Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 students will provide academic support ahead of final exams, and guidance for applying to and starting university.

Spending time as a teacher with the National Orchestra of Samoa, Sydney Conservatorium of Music alumna, Beatrice Carey, was swept up in the spirit of their music making. Read her story here.

Four University of Sydney researchers were last night honoured at the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) annual Research Excellence Awards in Canberra. The prestigious awards recognise recent outstanding performance in the health and medical research field.

A University of Sydney crowdfunding initiative will honour the activists who took to Sydney’s streets on the night of the first Mardi Gras and helped transform gay and lesbian lives in Australia. Read more.

Westpac Research Fellowship awarded to University of Sydney Nano Institute member Dr Shelley Wickham to support her research using DNA origami into how blood clots form on artificial heart valves.

A University of Sydney study examining the career trajectories of 224 professional National Rugby League (NRL) players suggests early specialisation, early selection in representative teams and intensive training load is not the only way to make it the top.

The University of Sydney will host an international academic conference commemorating 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

An initiative of the 2016-20 Strategic Plan, the Robinson Fellowships aim to support and retain current University of Sydney staff - our best early-career academics - by creating a pathway towards continuing teaching and research positions at the University.

Three University of Sydney projects have been awarded over $1 million in funding as part of the second round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects outcomes for 2018, building on previous first-round funding of $1.7 million. Find out more about our funding success.

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, the Sydney Business School is establishing a football research scholarship in memory of Socceroos great, Johnny Warren. Read more.

Sixty years after arriving in Australia as a refugee, Anna Breinl has left the University a bequest that could transform students' lives. Read her story.

The University of Sydney has risen to place 42nd globally and third nationally in the 2019 QS World University Rankings. It is the top-ranked university in New South Wales.

Dr Stuart McGill has been admitted to the degree of Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa) in recognition of his international business career and contributions as an adviser and expert in the engineering industry.

Five small teams of students are preparing to present ideas about how artificial intelligence can be used to modernise banking to Westpac, as part of the University's new Industry and Community Projects Units.

To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in June, we celebrate three researchers taking on a disease that kills thousands of Australians every year. Their work could transform approaches to treatment and prevention, improving life for patients and survivors. Find out more.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering has been launched at the University of Sydney.

Philanthropist Susan Wakil has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will have a lasting impact on the University of Sydney's community. Read more.

Apolitical has named Professor Marian Baird in the top 100 most influential people in gender policy. Read more about the news and Professor Baird's work at the University of Sydney.

Australian Academy of Science awards four Univeristy of Sydney researchers with its highest honour: election as Fellows of the Academy. This year more University of Sydney scientists joined the Acadaemy than from any other institution.

Astronomy lovers across the nation are banding together in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record for most people stargazing across multiple venues. With over 110 registered sites across Australia, the University of Sydney is set to be one of the busiest locations with up to 2000 people attending.

The University of Sydney Business School sponsored the 2018 Westpac AustCham Australia-China Business Awards (ACBA) gala dinner, held in Shanghai last night.

National Reconciliation Week is held on 27 May to 3 June. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers from the University of Sydney explain the importance of the week. Join us on campus for events throughout the week.

The University of Sydney’s industry and community project units will expand in Semester 2, giving students even greater opportunity to work on authentic, real-world problems set out by 30 leading industry, community and government organisations.

Bowel cancer treatment is on the brink of a revolution, with new technology set to transform the care of patients. Read more.

Professor Geordie Williamson has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society just 10 years after completing his PhD. He has been recognised for his fundamental contribution to representation theory in mathematics.

There is more we can do as universities to build partnerships with external organisations such as industrial, government and community partners, writes Associate Professor Eric Knight in The Australian.

The new Director of Sydney Nano, Professor Ben Eggleton is looking forward to building on the strong foundations of the institute. The institute is tackling some of the most challenging problems that humanity faces, through its strength in quantum science, nanophotonics, nanoscale materials and molecular nanoscience.

Prominent Australian politician Linda Burney and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar will address a gathering of up to 2,000 Indigenous people from around the world in November.

Working for a start-up in 2008, Dharmica Mistry made a major discovery that would lead her to file for an international patent. Now, ten years on, she hopes to commercialise research that will address shortcomings in existing breast cancer detection methods.

Australia’s first institute for research and clinical excellence in eating disorders was launched today by Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt and NSW Minister for Mental Health Tanya Davies.

The University of Sydney's new Faculty of Medicine and Health brings together dentistry, medicine, medical sciences, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy and public health for an integrated approach to medicine and health.

From Harry Potter to crowdfunding, to celebrate the 90th birthday of our carillon, find out about some of the carillon's key moments at the University of Sydney.

The Alumni Awards return for another year, celebrating the achievements of our alumni and recent graduates and their contributions to the University and the wider community.

The University of Sydney is saddened by the passing of Emeritus Professor Michael Halliday, founder of the Department of Linguistics, aged 93.

A new report from Australia's Human Rights Commission, Leading for Change, indicates that the lack of cultural diversity among the country's leaders could threaten our economic and social fabric.

Two University of Sydney postgraduate researchers have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to research dingo management and foreign policy, and we welcome a Fulbright Distinguished Chair from Adelphi University.

Professor Ben Eggleton will be the new director of the University of Sydney Nano Institute. Professor Eggleton beat an international field of applicants to win appointment to lead one of the University's multidisciplinary institutes.

A greater appreciation and understanding of Australian humanities research will result from a partnership between the ABC and the University of Sydney to support researchers with a flair and passion for communicating their vital work.

A $160,000 gift will establish the Trace Richey Nursing Scholarship at Sydney Nursing School. The scholarship will allow one full-time student or two part-time students each year to complete specialty nursing education through a Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing degree.

The latest medical imaging technology is now available to our researchers, students and collaborators with the launch of Sydney Imaging, designed to lead discoveries and education in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Australia has lost 30 species of native mammals in 200 years; more than the rest of the world put together. Even in remote parts of Australia, feral animals threaten native species. A change of mindset could be the answer.

Professor Michael Biercuk's Q-CTRL, based at the University, is one of just eight start-ups worldwide chosen as a collaborator in IBM's Q Network, giving it access to IBM's world-leading quantum technology.

Long before he was an archaeologist, James Fraser was a noisy kid. The book his parents gave him to keep him quiet, Dr Dolittle, gave him a view of the world that still guides him today.

Political theorist, advisor and public policy expert Professor Marc Stears to take the reins at the University's Sydney Policy Lab.

Excavation of a little-investigated Egyptian coffin from the Nicholson Museum’s mummy collection has revealed what is likely the mummified remains of a 26th Dynasty (6th century BC) woman.

Angela Ledgerwood created a platform for authors to talk about their work and lives. Her knowledgeable and passionate approach has now seen her interview some of the world’s leading authors.

The University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tech Mahindra, global digital transformation provider, to undertake collaborative research and provide experiential learning opportunities to students.

The formidable Ann Macintosh transformed anatomy studies and research at the University of Sydney. Her support has inspired scientists and even helped police identify human remains. Read her story.

The University of Sydney's John Grill Centre for Project Leadership announced an up-and-coming leader in the resources and mining sector as the recipient of the inaugural Women Leaders in Projects Scholarship.

An estimated 25 million children in Pakistan don’t go to school. To change this, Lila Ram works to promote more enlightened teaching methods, equal educational opportunity and the love of learning.

Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector is the focus of a conference to be held on campus next week, hosted by the University of Sydney’s National Centre for Cultural Competence.

Daylight saving is a ritual observed by over 40 percent of the world, but why do we observe it and how does it impact your sleep? University of Sydney experts explain.

Steven Bai says the modern city is like a huge operating system that needs an upgrade, and he’s already working on it. Read more about his mission to transform the world, one city at a time.

In the fight against obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, art can reach the public with messages health professionals find hard to convey, writes Alana Valentine, writer-in-residence at the Charles Perkins Centre. Read more.

3D printing was a revelation. Now, it’s a revolution, with biomedical 3D printing promising to create human tissue and body parts. Our researchers lead the field as they work to repair damaged heart tissue and replace bone.

The historic first detection of gravitational waves caused a media frenzy and put the University’s radio astronomy team in the spotlight. Find out more about their ground-breaking discovery.

CT scans have confirmed the contents of two Ibis mummies dating back to Roman Egypt.

Sleep apnoea was killing people long before its prevalence was recognised. By inventing the CPAP machine, Colin Sullivan highlighted the problem and saved lives.

From fierce feminist films to drawings that beautify housing estates: Australian artists are bringing their work to the world, with help from a residency that provides the time and space to focus on big ideas. Read more.

2018 University of Sydney Postdoctoral Fellows announced after an international call. The University has appointed 10 high-achieving postdoctoral researchers to its flagship external fellowship scheme. Find out more.

PhD student Anastasia Volkova has raised $1.5 million for her startup, which could transform the way farmers grow crops. It all began when she enrolled in Inventing the Future, a course that blends innovative research with business skills. Anastasia's story is just one of the program's successes. Find out more.

University staff, students and community will address Wikipedia’s gender gap while celebrating Women’s History Month at our Women in Wikipedia: 2018 Sydney Edit-a-thon.

Dr Angela Crean was advised to try IVF when she struggled to fall pregnant, but as a scientist, the University of Sydney researcher felt there should be a simpler way. Inspired by her own experience, she set out to help others trying to have children. Read Angela's story.

Professor Hala Zreiqat has been awarded the NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year. Dr Cathy Zhao was nominated for 2018 NSW Young Woman of the Year Award.

NSW Government backing University of Sydney proposal for Quantum Academy, helping cement Sydney's position as a leader in global quantum computing.

Dr Naseem Ahmadpour is working with clinicians at Westmead to design virtual and augmented reality experiences to distract kids in hospital.

This International Women’s Day we celebrate 10 remarkable University of Sydney women who are making substantial contributions to society. Read more here.

The QS 2018 Subject Rankings rated two University of Sydney subjects in the top 10 globally and another 33 subjects in the top 50 globally. Read more here.

The University of Sydney issued the following information in response to media reports about campus culture and Orientation Week.

Gender barriers in the workplace can be hard to break. Tips to overcome career obstacles from our experts ahead of International Women's Day.

Pancreatic cancer research boosted by largest ever crowdfunded gift to University. Find out more.

Injury experts are urgently calling for a mandatory Australian Standard to prevent the rise of serious injuries linked to the booming use of indoor trampoline parks.

University of Sydney mathematicians Zsuzsanna Dancso and Stephen Morgan found they had a common denominator.

Leaders from Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) have completed a two-week leadership run by the University of Sydney. The Sydney Southeast Asia Centre hosted 20 leaders from Indonesia for a two-week course to strengthen the leadership and management skills of key disability advocacy organisations in the country.

University spinoff Elastagen Pty Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement under which Allergan plc, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has agreed to acquire the company.

Three University of Sydney projects have been awarded $1.7 million in funding as part of the first Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project outcomes for 2018.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the University of Sydney will once again be joining the festivities, this year as an official supporter of the event.

AGL, PwC, Randstad and Westpac are among the first industry partners to embrace project-based units of the University’s new undergraduate curriculum, which emphasises external partnerships.

When you take away culture, you take away someone's ability to live, writes Dr Vanessa Lee. In this opinion piece, she explains her transition from teaching in the Torres Strait to academia.

The University's Director of Student Support Services spoke to ABC Radio Melbourne about the Consent Matters Module and other initiatives to ensure our community is safe.

Find out how University of Sydney students helped social enterprises in Vietnam as part of the New Colombo Mobility Program.

The Consent Matters module was developed by Epigeum in collaboration with academics, independent consultants and sexual health professionals in the UK and Australia. The University of Sydney has made the module mandatory for all students commencing in 2018 as part of a suite of initiatives to support students to feel safe on campus.

Several members of the University of Sydney community, from a diverse range of fields, have been recognised in the Australia day 2018 Honours List.

For the first time in its more than 160-year history, the University of Sydney will hold standalone information days in Vietnam and accept applicants directly from Vietnamese high schools for gifted students. In just one year we have seen a 50 percent increase in the number of international students from Vietnam studying at the University of Sydney

Recent Alumni Award recipient and internationally renowned mathematics teacher, Eddie Woo of "WooTube" fame, has delivered this year's Australia Day Address at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He spoke on this year's theme of 'Everyone, Every Story' and promoted the value of education.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students will attend the University of Sydney for a week-long program encouraging participation in higher education.

A University of Sydney taxonomist has discovered a new species of fish called Navigobius kaguya, after examining two specimens from Japan and the Philippines, which high school students named during a workshop.

Virtual reality has paired up with 20 years of excavation by University of Sydney archaeologists to recreate the centrepiece of Cyprus’ ancient capital.

New Zealand’s first elected woman Prime Minister and the first woman to head of the United Nations Development Program has been awarded an honorary doctorate

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Following the recent passing of Aboriginal leader and activist Mr Solomon Bellear, the University of Sydney pays respect to the local Aboriginal leader and activist.

The University has received a report from Elizabeth Broderick on cultural renewal at its residential colleges and will accept all recommendations.

The University has launched a new fellowship program to support and retain our best early-career academics.

Sydney Nano, the University of Sydney's Nano Institute, is replacing the former Australian Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology.

Five distinguished professors have been honoured with a Payne-Scott Professorial Distinction for their contributions to the University across all areas of leadership, teaching and research.

Seven University of Sydney academics have been recognised in the 2017 Highly Cited Researchers List.

The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and University of Sydney co-hosted the 2017 Asia-Pacific Women in Leadership workshop on 1 - 3 November. The theme of this year’s workshop was ‘Accelerating change in gender diversity and inclusion’, exploring how university leadership can drive culture change through innovation and deliver practical solutions based on best practice.

Three University of Sydney students are among the first to complete a new cross-disciplinary program at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship.

Black Lives Matter founders Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi are accepting the 2017 City of Sydney Peace Prize at a ceremony in Sydney's Town Hall.

Professor Dick Hunstead and his wife Penny have used $1.4 million from the sale of their home in Newport to support the next generation of young astrophysicists.

Indigenous health advocate Ms Pat Anderson AO presented a passionate argument for constitutional change delivering the 2017 Charles Perkins Memorial Oration.

The golden anniversary of dietetics, which started at Sydney, will be celebrated at a seminar followed by dinner. Diet will become the number one modifiable factor for disease and death, experts warn as Australia reflects on 50 years of the science of nutrition at university.

The University of Sydney has partnered with over 10 major industry, government and community partners to deliver new project-based units of study in 2018.

Visit the the University’s Immersive Learning Laboratory. Arts students venture into new territories as part of their units of study.

The University of Sydney’s placed 34th in the world in the latest US News Best Global Universities rankings.

Annie Corlett AM, a prominent figure of the Business School alumni community, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Sydney.

The University of Sydney men’s and women’s teams rowed to victory in the Australian Boat Race 2017, with the Women’s Eight finally breaking Melbourne’s eight-year hold on the trophy.

The University of Sydney is the first university in Australia to give students and staff access to a software repository management platform. FAQs about the GitHub Enterprise.

The Australian Boat Race crews have been announced for this year's race, which takes place on 22 October.

A new bicycle sharing app which aims to make crossing campus easier has been launched on the University of Sydney campus in the wake of its success in the Business School’s Sydney Genesis Start-up Program.

Liver disease affects millions of people worldwide. Luckily, the Storr Liver Centre are conducting research to change this. Visit our site to read more.

Deciding what to do after you finish university is daunting. If youâ re not quite sure which step to take after university, explore these options.

PhD student and rookie brewer Nathan Danckert rallied together a group of postgraduate agriculture students to take on the ultimate challenge of brewing beer in the name of literature.

The University of Sydney has announced that Professor Robyn Ward AM has been appointed as the University’s new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health after an extensive international search.

Dr Anne Fawcett is a veterinarian, and a vegetarian. Here, she explains why she had to stop caring for animals whilst also eating meat.

Jorja Chalmers is living the dream - touring as a saxophonist and playing to tens of thousands of people. But she never thought she'd get there.

It seems that in the world we live in now, something being true matters less than it being persuasive. How, in a post truth world, do we sort fact from fiction?

Autism is a difficult condition to treat. But a new approach taken by University of Sydney researchers could offer an incredible new treatment.

Two of Sydney's most accomplished alumni share their favourite and most challenging reads.

A rapidly growing global population means researchers are looking to the humble legume to solve problems of food security and soil degradation.

By singing an old Pashto song, Hellen Rose broke an 80 year old rule against women singing and united a community of Afghani women.

Dr Jennifer Ferng, lecturer in architecture, takes us on a tour of her desk and shares some special memories.

For some, the possibility of a cure seems impossible. But studying human genomes might offer the possibility of restoring sight to many.

Alumnus and renowned photographer Fabian Muir discusses his start, his career and his incredible photos.

Distinguished alumnus David McGonigal takes us on a tour of his favourite places, animals and hobbies.

Bees may be under threat, but University of Sydney researchers are working to save the bee population, their habitat, and the food security they provide.

After the loss of the much loved jacaranda tree, a new jacaranda and a flame tree have been planted side by side in the Quadrangle.

Wednesday 25 October will see bars transform into classrooms as the University of Sydney once again takes education out of the lecture theatre and into the city with Raising the Bar.

University of Sydney staff have received four Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, as part of the federal government’s Australian Awards for University Teaching.

The University of Sydney hosted a celebration Indigenous culture, in collaboration with China’s Minzu University and State Ethnic Affairs Commission.

Macular disease affects over a million Australians - and yet there still isn't a cure. We're working hard to change this. Visit our site to find out how.

The University's Masters of Management program remains number one in Australia and has leapt into the world's top 25 in rankings published by the Financial Times.

The University of Sydney ranks 61 in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Find out more about our research and teaching.

Three University of Sydney authors have won NSW Premier’s History Awards for 2017. The trio were honoured at an awards ceremony to mark NSW History Week.

Our Aussie animals rely on donor funded hospitals to keep them going. Visit our site to learn how University of Sydney vets are working to save our wildlife.

A group of University of Sydney staff led by the Education Portfolio won the Innovation in Technology Enhanced Learning award at the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards dinner.

The Great Barrier Reef is so important - yet we're on the verge of losing it forever. Visit our site to find out how we're making sure that doesn't happen.

Stanford and Rice Universities kicked off the 2017 College Football Cup this week by touching down at the University of Sydney.

Read about the ways the classroom at the University of Sydney has changed via online courses, service learning, student exchange, and collaborative spaces.

Why is the University of Sydney overhauling our undergraduate curriculum? Find out more about our new Bachelor of Advanced Studies.

The University of Sydney is introducing a new fixed ATAR system so students can have complete transparency and immediate certainty when choosing courses. This will apply to most undergraduate degree programs offered by the University.

The University has launched its new Immersive Learning Laboratory – a dedicated space that enables academics to teach using the latest virtual reality technologies.