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A big cockroach thought extinct has been found on a little island off Australia

Why would we want to put cockroaches back on a beautiful island after their seemingly fortuitous extermination?

The New Daily · Oct 6, 2022

Disaster proofing healthcare key to flood resilience

Building back smarter from floods is about more than infrastructure. As Australia is finding out, improvements to healthcare are key to the solution.

360info · Oct 3, 2022

University student newspaper slammed for 'disgraceful' photoshopped image of Queen

The University of Sydney's student paper this week displayed an image of what appeared to be Her Majesty laying in a morgue with her mourning son Charles at her side

Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022

University of Sydney to focus on tailored learning opportunities for Indian students

Research partnerships, joint degree programmes and short duration programmes for mid-career professionals to remain the key focus

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2022

Mental wealth and jobs: without it, we're just pouring water into a leaking bucket

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022

Talk to the chair: It’s lonely being a university lecturer, post-pandemic

University lecturers have taken to social media to share their frustration at how lecturing nearly-empty halls has become their new normal.

The New Daily · Aug 31, 2022

Mapping food supply chains, nanotech cancer diagnosis, and tracking bushfire recovery winners at 2022 Eureka Prizes

A microscope slide that can diagnose cancer, mapping how what we eat affects the environment, and a volunteer effort tracking bushfire damage. These were just a few of the scientific projects recognised at the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, announced in Sydney.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022

Unis could help end skills shortage: Scott

University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott has urged the government to put a greater emphasis on higher education to boost the economy.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Sydney to get medical startup precinct

The University of Sydney is building a $480 biomedical hub positioning itself as a world-leader in developing treatments for cancer and other deadly diseases.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Apps helped people stay fit amid pandemic

People tracking their fitness via apps during COVID lockdowns were almost twice as likely to meet physical activity targets, but also experienced added stress.

AAP · Aug 19, 2022