Dr James Curran from the Department of History and Professor Robert Park from the Faculty of Agriculture have each received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
A panel discussion at Sydney Ideas on Monday will debate the approaches taken by men and women in politics, and the impact women have had in shaping public policy.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, will today join Zimbabwean MP, Tendai Biti, and other African dignitaries in a forum at the University.
A national team of researchers led by University of Sydney Professor Rick Kefford has been awarded a $12.065 million National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Program Grant to continue its world-class research into the causes and treatments of melanoma. "This is the largest single allocation of peer-reviewed funding committed by the Federal Government for research into the "Australian cancer", Professor Rick Kefford said. More...
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There is currently a serious shortage of maths and science secondary teachers in Australia, and a relative decline in tertiary students completing degrees in these areas compared to other fields. To help address these needs, the University of Sydney is establishing the Institute for Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IISME). More...
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Mr Stephen Smith MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has today used the University of Sydney's International Forum, Australia's Re-engagement with Africa, to announce further Australian assistance for Africa. The forum brought together a range of leaders and thinkers from around the world to share their views on strategic international issues. The Right Honourable Mr Tendai Biti MP, Zimbabwean Minister of Finance, also presented a keynote address. More...
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