Campus & community

20 September 2023

Sir David Higgins awarded Doctor of Engineering

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.

20 September 2023

Dr Matthew Hall admitted as an Honorary Fellow

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.

14 September 2023

University celebrates India Scholarship recipients

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.

12 September 2023

Visiting scholar rediscovers 'long lost' collection of historical butterflies and moths

A visiting scholar has revealed hundreds of type specimens, long considered lost, in the entomological collection at the University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum.

12 September 2023

Australians urged to seek out timely dementia diagnosis

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.

11 September 2023

Students provide local insights to Singapore Airlines' KrisShop

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

07 September 2023

Celebrating 50 years of research and education ties with Vietnam

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.

05 September 2023

International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture opened at Narrabri

With support from the NSW Government, Australian Grain Technologies, Grains Research and Development Corporation and the NSW Wheat Research Foundation, the University is well set to tackle the challenges of 21st century agriculture.

31 August 2023

New amphitheatre for student performances in Royal Botanic Garden

Music students will be invited to perform in a new amphitheatre in the Royal Botanic Garden 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.

30 August 2023

Indigenous Strategy and Services portfolio supports the Voice

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.