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What was everyday life like for French Polynesians in the 19th century? An archaeology team co-led by the University of Sydney’s Associate Professor James Flexner sought to find out during fieldwork in the Îles Gambier (Mangareva…

A first of its kind study of the 2019-2020 ‘Black Summer’ bushfires in Australia has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8 billion in total output to its broader supply chains and almost 7300 jobs…

In the first long-term study of its kind, published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, the researchers followed the sports participation of over 4000 Australian children from age 4 to 13. They then matched this with…

The Australian Government has awarded $35 million to BIENCO, a group of researchers leading the charge against corneal blindness which affects an estimated 23 million people worldwide. BIENCO is a world-first consortium of…

The annual celebration for students will draw thousands, with gigs by leading Australian artists and an array of big events. The University of Sydney opens the academic year this week with a Welcome Program for students. With…

The new project will develop robotic satellite technologies to reliably connect with other satellites to perform in-orbit repairs and maintenance. It will be led by the University of Sydney and is supported by SmartSat CRC and…

New research finds that undertaking structured dance of any genre is generally equal and occasionally more effective than other types of physical activity interventions for improving a range of psychological and cognitive outcomes.…

Imagine a future where samples as tiny as single cells or clusters of molecules can lead to medical diagnoses, and treatments are tailored specifically to your body. Known as precision medicine, it’s the ultimate in bespoke health…

The museum is an Exhibition Partner at this year’s Biennale of Sydney, Ten Thousand Suns, which runs from 9 March until 10 June. The partnership brings to New South Wales Arthur Bropho, Alma Cuttabut, Parnell Dempster, Phillip…

Professor Thu-Anh Nguyen has been named Executive Director of the new University of Sydney Vietnam Institute, bringing extensive research and leadership experience to the role. Professor Thu-Anh Nguyen…