The University of Sydney

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  Two heading to USA as Fulbright Scholars

  Dr James Curran from the Department of History and Professor Robert Park from the Faculty of Agriculture have each received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.

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  Why feminism still matters

  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.

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  Leaders come together to
  re-engage with Africa

  Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, will today join Zimbabwean MP, Tendai Biti, and other African dignitaries in a forum at the University.

Multimillion dollar funding for research into
'Australian cancer'

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...

Innovative program to boost interest in
science & maths

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...

Australia re-engaging with
Africa

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...

What’s on at Sydney?

• Happy Birthday, J.S. Bach! 21 March
• Why feminism matters 22 March
• Conflict and health 23 March
• Back to Holme reunion with Michael Hintze 24 March
• Peter Katzenstein: Why the clash of civilizations is wrong 25 March
• Egyptians, gods & mummies: travels with Herodotus until 17 December