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A lifetime of curing disease: Professor Charles Mackenzie

12 April 2019 -
Professor Charles Mackenzie, an alumni of the University of Sydney, is a global leader in veterinary science and human health research, especially recognised for his work on understanding and treating parasitic diseases in both humans and animals.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/04/12/a-lifetime-of-curing-disease--professor-charles-mackenzie.html
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University of Sydney technology goes global after 20 years

5 December 2019 -
A portable remotely operated drill used for deep sea exploration that was developed by University of Sydney researchers in the 1990's has been sold to a British offshore engineering company.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/12/02/university-of-sydney-technology-goes-global-after-20-years.html
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Three Sydney researchers win NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering

17 November 2023 -
Three researchers from the University of Sydney have received 2023 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering, recognising their impactful work on the local and global stage across science, health and engineering. Congratulations Professor
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/11/15/sydney-university-researchers-nsw-premiers-prizes-science-engineering-2023.html
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Lunar New Year 2023: What does the Year of the Rabbit mean?

7 February 2024 -
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. Associate Professor Xiaohuan Zhao, from the China Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, explores the significance of the year.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/01/18/lunar-new-year-2023--what-does-the-year-of-the-rabbit-mean-.html
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Hype and cash are muddying our understanding of quantum computing

While there is still no clear path to a practical quantum computer, the field is exciting enough without the overblown claims, writes Professor Michael Biercuk.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/08/29/hype-and-cash-are-muddying-our-understanding-of-quantum-computin.html
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Our Statement on the Voice to Parliament Referendum

6 September 2023 -
Whilst encouraging individual and academic freedom and respecting difference of opinion, the Matilda Centre is proud to support a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
www.sydney.edu.au/matilda-centre/news-and-events/2023/09/06/our-statement-on-the-voice-to-parliament-referendum.html
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Viruses and infectious diseases Prof Edward Holmes public lecture

2 December 2019 -
Professor Edward Holmes is a world leader in the area of virus evolution. His research focuses on the emergence of novel infectious diseases, including those that pose a threat to Australia, and the mechanisms by which pathogens species to cause
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/09/10/viruses-and-infectious-diseases-prof-edward-holmes-public-lectur.html
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Environmental governance failures in Australia: probing problems and seeking solutions

11 October 2022 -
In response to the findings of the 2021 State of the Environment Report, SEI researchers Rosemary Lyster, Danielle Celermajer and Frank Stilwell reflect on how Australia’s political, legal and economic context has propelled severe environmental
www.sydney.edu.au/sydney-environment-institute/news/2022/08/08/environmental-governance-failures-in-australia--probing-problems.html
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I, Claudius, Plebs and Those About to Die: Five decades of ancient Rome on TV

9 August 2024 -
Craig Barker, Head of Public Engagement at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney, reexamines the many stories of ancient Rome that have graced our screens through the years.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/08/08/i-claudius-plebs-and-those-about-to-die-five-decades-of-ancient-rome-on-television-museums-expert.html
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Rapid R&D scaling could put Australia at forefront of net zero

22 November 2022 -
Rapid R&D scaling could put Australia at forefront of net zero. 21 November 2022. Initiative accelerates research in high-priority areas. The conference will focus on areas of decarbonisation, such as carbon capture and conversion, creating circular
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/11/21/rapid-r-d-scaling-could-put-australia-at-forefront-of-net-zero.html