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19 February 2019
What does origami have to do with physics?
Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami - using maths and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful. Hear him speak at The Poladian Project.
19 February 2019
Australian Computing Academy launches cybersecurity program
In an Australian first, the University of Sydney's Australian Computing Academy has launched the Schools Cyber Security Challenges, a $1.35 million national program which will see cybersecurity taught to years 7-10 students.
18 February 2019
People living with dementia lose their ability to daydream
Associate Professor Muireann Irish finds people living with frontotemporal dementia - an early onset form of dementia - lose their capacity for daydreaming and have no inner monologue.
12 February 2019
Insect population faces 'catastrophic' collapse: Sydney research
Dr Francisco Sanchez-Bayo has published a review of 73 studies into the decline of insect populations. The authors found the main drivers for species loss are intensive agriculture, pollution and climate change.
11 February 2019
Future insecurity: exploring malicious uses of digital networks
A year-long Global Forum at the University of Sydney will investigate how the malicious use of digital networks by states and other global actors is producing a new precariousness in global politics.
11 February 2019
Partnering with Tech Mahindra's research arm Makers Lab
The University of Sydney is partnering with Tech Mahindra's research and development arm, Makers Lab, to provide students with real-world experience through the newly developed Industry and Community Projects Units (ICPU).
08 February 2019
Inspiring accomplishments by our women in STEMM
Meet three University of Sydney women who are breaking down the stereotypes and inspiring the next generation to pursue a career in STEMM.
06 February 2019
Underwater forests threatened by future climate change, new study finds
Research by Dr Ziggy Marzinelli finds predicted ocean warming and acidification can change microbes on the surface of kelp, leading to disease and further decline of kelp forests putting fisheries at risk.
05 February 2019
Scientific breakthroughs take time, research confirms
Dr Isobel Ronai, who completed her PhD at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and School of Life and Environmental Sciences, makes the case for basic biological research.
05 February 2019
Harvesting wild genes gives crops renewed resistance to disease
A new method to take genetic material from wild plants to boost the disease resistance of food crops is the outcome of an international collaboration.
