University of Sydney

Meet Jack Jacobs, a University of Sydney Philosophy graduate who's now furthering his studies at the University of Oxford🎓🌍

Jack has built an impressive academic and career record, both during his time at USYD and now at Oxford. His journey is a testament to the value of an interdisciplinary education in shaping the global leaders of tomorrow.

Read about Jack's inspiring journey: sydneyuni.co/3XSKSYr

New funding from the University of Sydney will be invested into research with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to fight global health threats.

The program will address disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development, and training the next generation of health professionals. This collaboration builds on our 15-year relationship with PHFI.

“It’s an approach that sees engineers, physicians, veterinarians and scientists working together to solve public health and One Health issues," says Associate Professor Shailendra Sawleshwarkar.

Read more: https://sydneyuni.co/3XCvwrM

We love campus during spring 🌻🌸🌱🌺

What’s your favourite season on campus?

Two public health projects for disease prevention were launched at The University of Sydney Vietnam Institute in Hanoi last week. Led by University of Sydney scientists in collaboration with partners across Vietnam and South-East Asia, these initiatives aim to improve health outcomes by addressing critical regional challenges.

SAPPHIRE, led by Professor Greg Fox from Sydney Health focuses on tuberculosis detection and prevention, supporting Vietnam’s 2015-25 National Non-Communicable Disease control strategy.

APCOVE, led by Navneet Dhand from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, equips veterinarians with a new Vietnamese-language training package to identify emerging diseases.

Both projects are funded by the Australian Government and represent vital collaborations with international partners.

Join us in celebrating this impactful work! 👏

Read more: https://sydneyuni.co/3XmYdYx

Congratulations to Renee Wootton on being selected for a prestigious internship at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory🚀

Renee will represent the University of Sydney as part of Monash University's National Indigenous Space Academy, supported by the Australian Space Agency and CSIRO.

A proud Aboriginal woman from Tharawal Country, Renee is an aerospace engineer, a commercial pilot, and the Global Director of new market development at LanzaJet. She is also studying a Master of Philosophy (Engineering) at the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.

Renee has continuously achieved her dreams, and we continue to support Renee as she reaches for the stars towards her dream of becoming the first Indigenous Australian astronaut💫

We hope to see you at the 37th annual Chancellor’s Committee Book Fair which starts this weekend.

This year we’re teaming up with Lifeline Sydney to deliver the event.

Grab a bargain read daily from 14-18 September, 10am-4pm in the Great Hall.

You can also hear from USYD alum and the author of Green Dot Madeleine Gray.
Make sure to register: https://sydneyuni.co/3B6Hgdi

All are welcome to attend the University of Sydney Book Fair 📚

Enjoy the sunshine at the Education Building, home to some of the best undergraduate and postgraduate education programs in Australia!


University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

49 years ago today, AC/DC performed a free concert in Victoria Park, directly behind our own Fisher Library.

The band played the show from atop the Victoria Park Pool building, in a concert organised by radio station 2SM.

Photo credit: Philip Morris.

With rising temperatures, University of Sydney researchers have discovered a new characteristic in Koalas which helps them survive hotter days!

The new behaviour has never been observed before in koalas, however researchers believe it may not be enough for some populations to survive climate change.

Learn more: https://sydneyuni.co/3Zfxe3Q


Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

Meet Umar, a PhD student at the University of Sydney.

Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Umar wasn’t allowed to attend school because of his disability.

Umar was born with shortened arms and missing parts in his hands. As the son of Indonesian migrant workers and a person with a disability, Umar often felt like a ‘second-level citizen’ growing up.

After years of being rejected from school, Umar was finally able to attend at the age of seven after his mother showed the teachers he could read and write like the other children.

When Umar finished school, he applied to universities and faced similar rejections before being accepted to study an undergraduate communications degree and then a Master of Media and Communication in Indonesia.

Inspired by his own experiences, Umar became a passionate activist for disability rights. His PhD with the University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences examines the role of social media in disability advocacy.

“In both Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, many people cannot accept physical and mental disabilities. But through activism and digital action, I try to educate the public. Social media platforms like Instagram can be a powerful campaigning and advocacy tool for disability inclusion.” - Umar

Umar said coming to Australia to study at the University of Sydney was "the best decision of my life".

You can read more about Umar’s story here: https://sydneyuni.co/47exm5G

Professor Greg Fox has been awarded $3M in funding to lead a new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) focused on elimination of tuberculosis on a national, regional and global scale. The CRE will be funded through the National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC's Centre for Research Excellence scheme.

The TB-CRE is dedicated to revolutionising the global fight against tuberculosis and nurturing the next generation of TB research leaders essential for ending the TB pandemic.

Join us in congratulating Professor Fox for his successful grant application! 👏

Learn more: https://sydneyuni.co/4dLjGS2

Sydney to lead two new research centres of excellence University of Sydney researchers will lead two new national medical research centres focused on the elimination of tuberculosis and the prevention of mental illness and substance use.

Looking for a great read? 📖 We’re teaming up with Lifeline Sydney to deliver the 37th annual Chancellor’s Committee Book Fair!

With everything from contemporary fiction to academic tomes, there’s sure to be something to get your pages turning.

Join us at the Book Fair, 14-18 September, 10am-4pm daily in the Great Hall.

Learn more: https://sydneyuni.co/4dIwzwb

📸 Courtesy of the University of Sydney Archives, REF-00013817

Fisher Library roof terrace makes for a great study spot!📒🖊

Did you know the three archways in The Quadrangle represent the three professors the University had in its first year?

📷: @‌anubhab_shrestha

In early August, 17 of our highest-achieving student leaders spent the week in Bangkok, Thailand at the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) absorbing a range of talks and workshops alongside 500 other student leaders from across the globe.

As part of the program, the students also got the chance to interact with local communities, visit local schools, plant mangroves, and spend the day at an Elephant sanctuary.

We asked three students about their experience:

“The USLS in Thailand was a truly transformative experience from expert talks to hands-on experience that directly benefitted local communities.” - William

“The USLS conference was a truly transformative experience that greatly enhanced my leadership skills and strengthened my desire to make a positive social impact. Hearing from inspiring leaders and change-makers from around the world, and being exposed to critical global issues, was incredibly eye-opening.” - Kim

“I realised that I am not too small to make a change and opportunities are everywhere! The symposium truly motivated me to be the change and embrace leadership for good.” - Srimayi

On their return, the students will work with the co-curricular team to implement a project based on one of the key themes in the Symposium.

Discover our campus outside of the city! 🌿 🐄

Our Camden Campus is where students and researchers have access to a vast network of farms that help them dive deep into agriculture, food science and veterinary science research and education.

Learn more: https://sydneyuni.co/3Xokw1r

Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

🖤 Celebrating 50 Years of Manning Bar 🖤

Since opening in 1974, Manning Bar has become a cornerstone of the Australian music scene and life on campus. Providing a platform for emerging and established artists alike, the venue has attracted some of the best local acts of all time and is truly a hub for lovers of live music 🔥

Over the years we've continually watched Manning alumni soar into global acclaim - think Royel Otis and Sam Alfred who performed at our Someday Soon festival last year 🚀

We want to thank our community of amazing patrons, staff and students who are at the heart of Manning Bar and help us keep concerts alive 🫶

Swipe for some of our favourite moments together so far ❤️‍🔥

🌈 2009: Tame Impala (AU)
Before they took the world by storm with 'The Less I Know the Better', these indie icons stopped at Manning during their national headline ‘Sundown Syndrome’ tour and it was nothing short of a dream

💥 2015: Stormzy (UK)
Ultimate trailblazer in the grime scene, Stormzy performed at Sydney's "most unpindownable" festival according to Concrete Playground Sydney. Then and now, his commanding stage presence electrified the crowd and was a true highlight of our Outside In Festival with ASTRAL PEOPLE

💎 2016: Freddie Gibbs(USU)
Bringing his gritty, authentic style of hip-hop to our stage, Freddie Gibbs' show with us in 2016 was a must-see experience for hip-hop lovers

✨ 2017: METHYL ETHEL (AU)
Joining us for a gig in 2017 and then returning for Someday Soon 2022, Methyl Ethel captivated audiences everytime with their unique sound of art-rock and dream-pop

🔥 2022: King Stingray(AU)
Blending traditional Indigenous sounds with modern rock influences, King Stingray's shows during Welcome Fest were an epic celebration of culture and music, earning them a special place in the hearts of our audience

🧚‍♀️ 2023: Peach PRC (AU)
As a headliner for Someday Soon last year, popstar Peach PRC gave us an absolute angelic set and memorable close to the festival

📸 All Manning Bar gig media sourced from:
#2&3 Mic Werneg
#4-6 Outside In via Facebook
#7-8 Liam Cameron
#9 Dan Turner

University of Sydney has moved to first in NSW in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities released today.

The rankings use six indicators such as the number of alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, highly cited researchers and papers published in the prestigious journals.

Read more: https://sydneyuni.co/3X2HESN

As the Olympics come to a close, we want to congratulate all the athletes from our USYD community who competed 👏

Special shout-out to our alumni and students bringing home medals from Paris:

- Gold for Noemie Fox in the Women’s Kayak Cross
- Silver for Will Yang in the 4x100m freestyle relay
- Silver for Stingers team members Keesja Gofers and Sienna Hearn in the Women’s Water Polo
- Silver for Nicola Olyslagers in the Women’s High Jump
- Silver for Noah Havard in the Men’s Kayak Four 500m

Australia’s best Olympics indeed!

Our students voted for the best places on campus 👀

Here are some of their favourite spots.

Yesterday 17 student leaders from the University of Sydney flew to Bangkok, Thailand to attend the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS).

The USLS unites over 1,500 young leaders from around the world for a 4-day program which aims to equip students with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to unlock their potential and change the world 🌏

We’re proud to enable our students to attend these transformational experiences.

Did you know the heritage-listed Anderson Stuart Building is home to Australia's first medical school?

University of Sydney's Medical School was formally established in 1856 only four years after the University’s inception, making it the first medical school in the country!