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25/09/2026

Two new stick insect species have been discovered in Australian backyards — and one had been hiding in plain sight for decades.

University of Sydney researchers with lead author and ‘insect detective’ Dr Braxton Jones discovered that two known species were actually five distinct species.

He says these findings demonstrate the importance of documenting Australia's extraordinary biodiversity “before we lose species without us having even discovered them.”

Read more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/HDpZOM

Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

24/09/2026

What’s it like to do a rural placement as an undergrad health student?

Eliza Heald, who studies Occupational Therapy, says she was a little bit nervous before starting her placement in Casino in the Northern Rivers of NSW.

But from helping people who might not have access to the health care they need, to growing her own skills in creatively responding to nuanced challenges, Eliza says the experience has been one that she’s so grateful for.

Sydney Health

24/09/2026

Could quantum computing help improve data centre sustainability?

A partnership between University of Sydney spin out Emergence Quantum and AirTrunk will work to develop cryogenic cooling, which can improve the speed and reduce the water needs of data centres.

“Australia has a unique opportunity to leverage its world-leading energy export expertise,” said Emergence Quantum Head of Cryogenics Dr Arman Siahvashi.

Learn more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/A6Oj3b

Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

23/09/2026

Globally and in Australia, 7 in 10 people are hesitant to connect, trust or interact with people who are different from themselves.

Associate Professor Bettina Szkudlarek from the University of Sydney Business School says the workplace is where that changes.

"Workplaces are shaping how we think about diversity, how we interact, and what values we have in interacting with others," she says.

Her research argues businesses have a real role to play in building social cohesion, starting with how they welcome and integrate refugee workers.

🎧 Listen now: https://go.sydney.edu.au/YBZPiK

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23/09/2026

The 2027 Skills Horizon report from Sydney Executive Plus is out now!

Featuring practical insights from chats with hundreds of global leaders, it explores how the world is changing and the skills you’ll need to stay ready for anything.

Explore what leaders need to know next.

Download the full report: https://plus.sydney.edu.au/horizon

University of Sydney Business School

22/09/2026

Happy International Hobbit Day!

Did you know that Fisher Library's Rare Books and Special Collections is home to quite a few rare editions of Tolkien’s works?

And while these books are indeed precious, they certainly show ‘marks of reading’ - and what value would a pristine and unread Tolkien volume have?

Enjoy your second breakfasts and elevenses.

22/09/2026

A major step forward for cancer research 🔬

Today, the University of Sydney launched Australia's first dedicated single-cell cancer proteomics laboratory, giving researchers an unprecedented view inside individual cancer and immune cells.

The new facility will support researchers across the country as they work to better understand cancer and develop more effective treatments.

Read more about the Australian Cancer Research Foundation lab: https://go.sydney.edu.au/GvB6Kz

21/09/2026

There's something calming about a cloudy day on campus ☁️☕

21/09/2026

On World Alzheimer’s Day we’re reminded that 500,000 Australians live with dementia.

Bill was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 59.

“I knew something was wrong”, says Bill. “But I never considered it would be dementia”.

Yet 45% of dementia risk is from modifiable health and lifestyle factors.

Professor Sharon Naismith from the Brain And Mind Centre is exploring an emerging connection between sleep and dementia, including conditions like sleep apnoea.

Using wearable technologies and digital tools to uncover what happens in the brain when we sleep, Sharon’s team is investigating how earlier detection and treatment of sleep disturbances could reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Read more: https://www.sydney.edu.au/research/our-research/impact/how-better-sleep-could-reduce-dementia-risk.html

21/09/2026

Today we officially opened the University of Sydney's new Careers Centre 🚀

This investment provides a dedicated space to help students explore career pathways, connect with employers and build confidence for the future.

"The Careers Centre isn't just a place you go when you need a job. It's the place that helps you become employable so that when the opportunity comes, you're ready to grab it," said Chandrahaas Vellanki, a Master of Computer Science student who was supported in landing a job as an IT analyst.

Thank you to the NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan MP, for joining us to mark this exciting milestone.

We're looking forward to welcoming students through the doors and supporting them as they take their next steps beyond university.

Read more about our new Careers Centre: https://go.sydney.edu.au/Kp8Yjt

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