University of Sydney

A new study by social media researchers at the University of Sydney and QUT has found conspiracy theories are thriving on YouTube despite the platform's efforts to harden posting rules and guidelines.The study published in the Harvard…

The door to Rameen Malik’s family home has always been open: a light left on, a warm meal provided and a comfortable bed to sleep on for anyone who needs it.“I’ve always seen people coming in and out of my house,” she remembers fondly.…

For over 135 years, the University of Sydney has held a special place for the preservation of pathology specimens. The collection is a fascinating and invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers, and has even inspired…

A new research partnership between the University of Sydney and People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has found effective approaches to advocacy are key to overcoming significant barriers to NDIS access experienced by people with…

Former New South Wales Premier Nick Greiner was awarded the honour of Doctor of Business (honoris causa) during a ceremony held in New York on Saturday, 8 October, presided over by Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO.…

A new travel survey by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the University of Sydney Business School found that in September 2022, Australians on average, did just over four days of paid work per week, of which one day was…

Elizabeth Ann Macgregor AM OBE was conferred a Doctor of Letters of the University on Tuesday, 11 October. The ceremony was presided over by Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC.“Ms Macgregor has an unrivalled presence in the museum and…

A new agreement between the University of Sydney and Sorbonne University will give doctoral candidates the opportunity to undertake a joint PhD delivered by both institutions.Candidates will travel between Sydney and Paris, working under…

Religion-based bullying is increasing in Australian schools. A new book and report urge school principals to value religious education programs to promote intercultural understanding.Jewish, Hindu, Muslim and Christian school students in…

University of Sydney geoscientists develop a technique that reveals the health of coral reefs from space.How healthy are coral reefs? And how are they responding to climate change? After more than 10 years of monitoring the Great Barrier…