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Crown Princess Mary Scholarship: how a Sydney student met Denmark's Queen

A University of Sydney student came face to face with royalty as she accepted a prestigious scholarship to study in Copenhagen.

Statement following Police operation

Our messages to our community regarding protest activity on campus

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

University community mourns tragic death of our student at Bondi Junction

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

Plant more native trees to reduce landslide risk, say researchers

Landslides typically occur under heavy rain. With the potential for increased precipitation due to climate change and a possible return to La Nina reinforcing slopes with native trees and shrubs could be an effective, economical and sustainable solution.

36 disciplines in the global top 50 in QS Subject Rankings

Two disciplines in the top ten and six in the top 20 in the QS Subject Rankings among strong results.

ABBA: 50 years since Waterloo

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.

Museum removes Egyptian body parts from galleries

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

Programs to support students on placement need careful design

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.

The safety of our community is always our first priority

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.