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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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 Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days

Sydney researchers commercialising a product they say can cool indoor spaces and will cost little more than standard premium paints

The Independent UK

The quick and simple exercise that can cut your risk of heart problems

Walking for 15 minutes a day continuously could cut he risk of cardiovascular disease by two thirds, study finds

The Guardian - AU

Conflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews ‘quite audacious’, lawyer for Sydney academics tells court

University of Sydney and two academics facing racial discrimination case after colleagues accuse them of racist hate speech

The Guardian - AU

University of Sydney denied request to increase international student enrolments next year

Institution was only university not granted extra places after seeking additional enrolment allocation from federal government

The Guardian - AU

University of Sydney argues academic’s article not racist against Jewish people as ‘Zionism is a political concept’

Case taken by academics against two colleagues and the university is considered a major test case for hate speech in Australia

The Guardian - AU

University of Melbourne rated best in Australia in global rankings report

Times Higher Eduction ranks university as 37th in the world, with five other Australian schools in top 100

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