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18 March 2024

Professor Fleur Johns appointed as Head of School and Dean of Sydney Law School

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.
18 March 2024

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

A new agreement between The University of Sydney and Microsoft Australia and New Zealand will build on Australia's AI capabilities and help the University harness the power of AI for good.
18 March 2024

Community of expert educators to transform student experience

The University of Sydney is making an unprecedented investment in education-focused roles.
16 March 2024

University of Sydney statement on respectful engagement on campus

The University of Sydney has released a statement on respectful engagement on campus and emphasises the support available for our community and our continued expectations of our staff and students at this challenging time.
13 March 2024

Raising the Bar makes post-work socialising a whole lot smarter

The University of Sydney and the City of Sydney have teamed up to bring the classroom to the pub, inviting 10 researchers and 10 entrepreneurs to combine their visions of a healthy future with Sydney's thirst for knowledge.
12 March 2024

Call to establish world-first institute for ethics

Investment in national Ethics Institute would help shape a better Australia.
11 March 2024

University of Sydney Senate elects David Thodey AO as new Chancellor

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 nearly 12 years, the limit under the University's Senate Rules.
08 March 2024

Necessity is the mother of invention for this Ukrainian scholar

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.
05 March 2024

Syrian refugee awarded UN Women Australia MBA scholarship

From Paris to Damascus, Erbil and now Sydney, this global citizen aims to blaze a trail for women in leadership everywhere she goes.
05 March 2024

Sydney Con announces 2024 Indigenous Artists-in-Residence

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.