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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The university of sydney | History Defined

175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost

Half a decade ago, Australian universities were thrust into an international experiment in online learning and working. Suddenly, bricks and mortar campuses seemed redundant.

The Conversation · Sep 15

‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security

Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AI

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

AI chatbot helps teach online-only psychology classes at Macquarie University

University’s move is part of trend that critics within academia say will lead to further staff cuts and loss of ‘everything that makes the job worth doing’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

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Scientists 3D-Print Tiny Blood Vessels From Patient Scans to Study What May Trigger Stroke-Causing Clots

Scientists created miniature blood vessels from patient CT scans to study clot formation and investigate new ways to assess stroke risk.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Albanese’s AI blueprint sparks calls for datacentre moratorium until new regulations in place

Prime minister’s plan will create energy regulations for datacentres in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

Anna Funder: ‘I clearly didn’t know what I was doing … but always knew I was going to write’

The writer and newly installed University of Sydney professor on the lure of Berlin, authors versus AI, and writing ‘from a place of admiration’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26

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Unis are going back to in-person exams. But some students are finding new ways to cheat

Earlier this month the University of Sydney launched an investigation into allegations miniature spy cameras were used to record and distribute exam content online.

The Conversation · Jun 23

Australian unis 'punch above their weight' in rankings

An Australian university has soared 30 places in a key global ranking to become the best performing tertiary institution in the nation.

AAP · Jun 17

Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary

Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7

A priceless book of Yiddish songs from the Holocaust lay in a Sydney cupboard for decades – now it has been rescued

The family of Olga R almost threw out the collection of 20 songs written by concentration camp prisoners after her death, before discovering its incredible history

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7

Australian stalker of Norway princess given ban

A 63-year-old Australian man who wrote to Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra while she studied at the University of Sydney has been given a restraining order.

AAP · Jun 3

No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?

Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing the need for air conditioning. This innovative coating also harvests water from the air, offering a dual solution for rising global temperatures and water scarcity.

The Economic Times · May 31

Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

Human rights commissioner says student’s jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 21

Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia

Exclusive: The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect overseas students from political repression

The Independent UK · Apr 19

You don’t need a full reset to get fitter – try these small changes instead

WELL ENOUGH: Harry Bullmore explains why sustainable fitness comes from small daily habits – not drastic lifestyle overhauls – and how simple changes can improve your health over time

The Conversation · Apr 5

Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one

When the bell rings at the end of each term, there is a happy buzz as kids leave school for the break. But for many parents, the start of the holidays brings a different feeling entirely: how are they going to keep their children engaged for two weeks and sometimes…

The Independent UK · Mar 24

The 4.5 minute exercise that could slash your risk of a heart attack

A study emphasises that minor behavioural shifts are far more sustainable than drastic lifestyle overhauls

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 12

Sydney Biennale 2026: politics is everywhere – but with nuance, beauty and heart

The festival became a political flashpoint well before the program reveal – but the featured works focus not on spectacle and slogan but on a polyphony of voices singing their own songs

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1

Catch a falling star: cosmic dust may reveal how life began, and a Sydney lab is making it from scratch

Recreating cosmic dust may help answer questions about how meteorites hitting Earth came to contain organic matter

The Conversation · Jan 29

AI is failing ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’. So what does that mean for machine intelligence?

How do you translate ancient Palmyrene script from a Roman tombstone? How many paired tendons are supported by a specific sesamoid bone in a hummingbird? Can you identify closed syllables in Biblical Hebrew based on the latest scholarship on Tiberian pronunciation traditions?

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Scientists reveal this five-minute exercise could help you live longer

Two new studies have identified the small changes people can make to reduce their risk of death

The Conversation · Jan 12

An Antarctic ‘polar thriller’ and a neurodivergent novel imagine a climate changed future

Two new Australian novels imagine how we might live in a climate‑changed future. Bri Lee’s Seed explores antinatalism in an Antarctic seed vault. And Rose Michael’s Else follows a mother and daughter improvising survival on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Sydney university sacks lecturer for outburst at students celebrating Jewish holiday on campus

University, which had earlier suspended the lecturer, terminated her employment after an investigation

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2025

One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how

As the artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing industries explode, trained STEM professionals are in high demand. Mathematics is foundational to these fields.

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