Sydney today
The University of Sydney is committed to maximising the potential of our students, teachers and researchers. We provide them with a wide scope for personal development and an opportunity for cross-disciplinary work, producing ideas and people that lead to smarter solutions and richer lives - for the benefit of Australia and the wider world.
Our people and their ideas make a difference.
Here is a snapshot of some of the Sydney students and staff who are making a difference, today.
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Bryan Gaensler and his colleagues tackle the hard problems of modern astronomy.
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Jennie Brand-Miller has changed the way we think about food.
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Rick Shine and Kathy Belov are protecting Australian native animals.
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Corey Payne is not your average rugby league player.
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Nalini Joshi is regularly preoccupied with the “deep and the beautiful” in mathematics.
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Roland Fletcher offers insights into the sustainability of our modern urban life.
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John Lavarack is improving the quality of life for the whole University.
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Recent graduate Anna Rose is tackling climate change in Australia and around the world
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Joseph Gumbula throws new light on our indigenous history.
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Annette Cairnduff leads our effort to open our doors to promising students of all backgrounds.
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Anna Rubbo drives a project to improve the lives of the urban poor.
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Mark Browne is studying the disturbance to species along the coastal cities.
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Natasha Simonsen travelled to Pakistan to combat acid attacks on women.
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Jack Manning Bancroft created a mentoring program for Indigenous students.
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Greg Sword is addressing a problem that has afflicted humankind for millenia.
