2007 News archive

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September 2007
Extra funding for research partnerships   View Summary
14 September 2007
GlobeSydney is strengthening its links with the world's leading universities by giving extra money to support its international networks.
 
Poetry links indigenous cultures   View Summary
12 September 2007
Eduardo RapimanA new anthology of poetry and art will highlight the links between the indigenous people of Australia and Chile.
 
August 2007
Sydney language program gives refugees back their rights   View Summary
17 August 2007
Lesley and RazilaSydney University's Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies has successfully run a refugee language program for three years.
 
A collective approach to disaster   View Summary
12 August 2007
flood in ancient ChinaProfessor Helen Dunstan tells in a lecture how Imperial China set a model for flood relief.
 
Young Australians witness China's development   View Summary
9 August 2007
Robert FlawithInvited by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, a group of Australian university students recently visited China and experienced for themselves the country's rapid development.
 
Stemming the tide of looting in Cambodia   View Summary
4 August 2007
Ancient burial siteSydney archaeologist wins international recognition for saving historic artefacts.
 
On the trail of St Roch in Northern Italy   View Summary
1 August 2007
Italian paintingArt historian tracks down images of a 14th century saint who was a talisman against the plague.
 
July 2007
Shanghai delegates visit Sydney   View Summary
30 July 2007
Guoqiang and NutbeamA delegation from Shanghai Jiaotong University has visited Sydney to discuss further collaboration in medical research and student exchange.
 
Vietnamese doctors study in Australia   View Summary
24 July 2007
medical programThe University of Sydney is bringing 24 health professionals from Vietnam to study in Australian hospitals.
 
Sydney's own United Nations celebrates 40 years   View Summary
19 July 2007
international houseInternational House has been vital for promoting cultural understanding at the University, writes Claudia Liu.
 
June 2007
Beyond cricket: cultivating new links with India   View Summary
28 June 2007
india forumThe University hosted its first international forum in the Great Hall on Australia's relationship with India.
 
Noh Theatre comes to Sydney   View Summary
21 June 2007
Noh theatreNoh actor Sakae Terai hasa given a special performance from the drama Funa Benkei at Sydney University.
 
University of Sydney students win Chinese government's highest award   View Summary
18 June 2007
Three University of Sydney students have won the Chinese Government's most prestigious award for overseas students.
 
May 2007
China agreement puts tradition to the test   View Summary
28 May 2007
George LiChina's breathtaking modernisation program has not shaken people's belief in a system of medicine that has held sway for thousands of years.
 
A life-changing experience in the African jungle   View Summary
25 May 2007
JJ and the chimpThe story of how a baby chimpanzee caused one Sydney University student to change his career plans.
 
My City - Beijing   View Summary
19 May 2007
Media and Communications student Gary Yu talks about the appeal of his hometown, Beijing.
 
My life in Sydney: Mohammad Almubarak from Saudi Arabia.   View Summary
4 May 2007
Mohammad Almubarak, a health sciences student from Saudi Arabia, answers questions about his life at Sydney University.
 
April 2007
Foundation Program grows and grows   View Summary
27 April 2007
Taylors CollegeThe University of Sydney Foundation Program has enjoyed a huge expansion in the last decade - and last year 80 per cent of students finishing the program were eligible for places at Sydney University.
 
Spreading the message about a deadly habit   View Summary
13 April 2007
Dr Rachel HuxleyA researcher from the George Institute is helping to raise public awareness of the dangers of smoking in the Asia Pacific region.
 
Bridging the West and East   View Summary
10 April 2007
Professor Jeffrey ReigelProfessor Jeffrey Riegel, new head of the University's School of Language and Cultures, is trying to bridge the gap between West and East.
 
Students from a hundred countries join Sydney   View Summary
1 April 2007
Jorge VillalonThousands of overseas students have found their ideal courses at Sydney University
 
March 2007
Ancient art brought to light   View Summary
20 March 2007
MuralSydney archaeologists have discovered an extraordinary group of ancient walll paintings in Central Asia
 
Prints reflect changes in Chinese society   View Summary
7 March 2007
luxunOne of the most significant collections of modern Chinese prints in Australia can be found at the University of Sydney, writes Louise Maral.
 
First point of contact   View Summary
7 March 2007
CETAs the English Language arm of the University, the Centre for English Teaching is the first point of contact for many of the University's international students.
 
Seeking fairer fares for international students   View Summary
7 March 2007
SUPRA representativesSydney University's Postgraduate Representative Association is launching a campaign to lobby the New South Wales state government to change its travel concessions policy for overseas students.
 
February 2007
Creating agricultural ties with China   View Summary
19 February 2007
prof Robyn McConchieChina and Australia are closely linked by joint research projects in agriculture.
 
Sydney invests in eye bank project   View Summary
9 February 2007
Dr Zhu MeidongSydney University has helped establishing the most successful eye bank in Chongqing, the largest city in South-western China.
 
Rethinking Japanese education   View Summary
5 February 2007
School childrenJapanese students have an international reputation for high achievement - but they are not necessarily learning the right things at school, says a visiting academic.
 
Future leaders arrive at Sydney   View Summary
2 February 2007
AusAID studentsAusAID students from 40 developing countries have arrived in Sydney, reports Claudia Liu. By the time they return home, they will be equipped to become the next generation of leaders.
 
January 2007
My Life in Sydney: Iranian student Negin Miri   View Summary
31 January 2007
Negin Miri, studying for a PhD in Near Eastern archaeology, reveals what brought her to Sydney and why she enjoys life in Australia.
 
Researchers issue high-blood pressure warning   View Summary
31 January 2007
Blood pressure testingWith deaths from cardiovascular disease on the increase, researchers at the George Institute say strategies are needed to tackle the problem of high blood pressure in the Asia Pacific region.
 
Difficult choices for new students   View Summary
23 January 2007
New students have been choosing what courses to take at the University's enrolment day.
 
Sydney students win world debating title   View Summary
5 January 2007
Julia Bowes and Anna GarsiaJulia Bowes and Anna Garsia were rank outsiders to win the world debating championship - but the Sydney students have caused a major surprise by winning the title.