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We're one of the world's top research universities

Our research is driven by the big picture. We take a problem and look at it from all angles, combining the expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines.

Chris Ling in the lab

Allergan to acquire University of Sydney spinoff Elastagen

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.

Laboratory in the University of Sydney's Sydney Nanoscience Hub.

$1.7 million funding for new ARC Linkage projects

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.

University-led cyber security network receives new government funding

The NSW Government announced $2 million in funding for a university-led cyber security network, of which the University of Sydney is a founding partner. It will provide an opportunity to take the University's blockchain research to new heights.

Most read academic papers of 2017

Coral bleaching, DNA and neanderthals, the health benefits of being a "weekend warrior" and which sports will help you live longer all made the Top 100 most read academic papers in 2017.

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Emerging research pioneers championed with fellowships

Twenty-two gifted early and mid-career researchers have been named as the University of Sydney’s 2018 Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) fellows.

Professor Stephen Bartlett (left), David Tuckett and Associate Professor Steven Flammia, members of the Quantum Theory group, in the Sydney Nanoscience Hub. Credit: Louise Cooper/University of Sydney

Quantum 'hack' to unleash computing power

The instability of qubits - the building blocks of quantum computers - means they are susceptible to error. Our physicists have found that tweaking error coding can open the door to huge efficiency gains.

Harnessing vitamin D and body’s own killer cells to fight MS

Eight University of Sydney researchers have been awarded almost $750,000 from MS Research Australia to investigate causes and treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Meet the power couple of back pain research

The drugs don't work, but video games might, say experts Paulo and Manuela Ferreira. The couple are former physiotherapists and now University of Sydney back pain researchers.

Credit Softeis, Wikimedia Commons

Racehorses unaffected by Hendra vaccination: study

An extensive study for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission published in the Australian Veterinary Journal this week demonstrates that vaccinating against the Hendra virus does not reduce the chances of a horse winning.

Dr Mat Todd in an office with Hung Duong, the Honours student who worked on the project and is a co-author on the paper

New drug discovery project tackles neglected tropical disease

A drug discovery project launched late yesterday will take an open source approach to discover compounds that could lead to treatment for a neglected tropical infectious disease which causes devastating deformities.

Report identifies NDIS gaps for people living with mental illness

Many will be left without appropriate mental health support in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme according to a report detailing experiences of consumers, providers and advocacy groups.

How market forces and weakened institutions are keeping wages low

Since the mid 1970s and especially since the 1980s the job market changed and so did how our wages are set, writes Professor John Buchanan from the University of Sydney Business School.

Four subjects in top 50 of THE world rankings

The University of Sydney has been ranked in the world’s top 50 in four subjects in the Times Higher Education 2017-18 World University Rankings by subject and in the top 100 for a further six.

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Facilities

Pursuing research excellence requires the latest innovative technology across all disciplines. This is why we're investing in world-class and openly-accessible core research facilities.

Industry partners

Collaborating on research, contributing professional services and licensing our intellectual property are just three of the ways we work with industry, business and government.

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medicinal cannabis and medicinal marijuana, plant being held in a hand

Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics

In 2015, Barry and Joy Lambert made an unprecedented donation of $33.7 million to the University of Sydney for research into the therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis. This resulted in the Lambert Initiative.

Contact the research team

Phone

+61 2 8627 8111

Email

research.support@sydney.edu.au

Address

Level 6, Jane Foss Russell Building
University of Sydney NSW 2006

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It’s our responsibility to conduct the very highest quality research possible, driven by a desire to understand and discover new knowledge about the most fundamental and challenging problems that exist in our disciplines.

Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison