“Fertiliser is a massive cost - and when prices rise, you feel it straight away.”
Scott McCalman is the owner and manager of Jedburgh Farming, and one of many farmers who rely on nitrogen fertiliser to grow the crops that help feed Australia.
With 90% of Australia’s nitrogen fertiliser coming from overseas, farmers like Scott are feeling the impact of global disruptions and rising costs that make production more expensive, ultimately leading to higher grocery bills for consumers.
Emerging technology from University of Sydney spin-out PlasmaLeap is working on a solution that would allow farmers to produce fertiliser directly on-site using just air, water and renewable energy, creating greater independence for farmers and a more resilient food system that benefits us all.
Read more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/S2FGhX
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13/08/2026
Big news on campus: we've officially broken ground on our $117 million A01 Teaching and Learning Hub!
Sitting right on Parramatta Road near the Western Avenue gates, this is our first-ever teaching space shared across all faculties, and we designed it with students, not just for them.
Watch this space! 👀
12/08/2026
From Monday, food delivery workers across Australia will benefit from new workplace protections, including minimum hourly rates of pay and personal accident cover.
It’s a world-first move that could reshape the realities of app-based delivery work.
University of Sydney Associate Professor Alex Veen explains why the changes matter.
Read more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/OxBiVW
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It’s Census time 📝
And yes, international students are included.
Every five years, the Census gives us a snapshot of who we are, giving governments and NGOs information that can help inform everything from research priorities to the services communities need.
It’s compulsory, and can be completed online. You just need to include everyone who will be staying in your home or dwelling on Census night.
Associate Professor in the School of Economics Marian Vidal-Fernandez has all the information you need for Census night.
Which is your favourite Spider-Man? 🕷️🕸️
Spider-Man is back in cinemas but if you want to see the origins of this iconic comic book character, web-sling over to Fisher Library. There are thousands of comics in their Rare Books & Special Collections, including original Marvel comics.
Could deadly cobras help us end chronic pain? 🐍
Professor Greg Neely is studying some of the world’s most venomous creatures to understand how pain works, with the goal to develop treatments for the more than one billion people living with chronic pain.
Produced by Deadset Studios.
Listen now: https://go.sydney.edu.au/mexOjx
28/07/2026
Two-thirds of NSW nurses and midwives regularly think about leaving the profession.
A new University of Sydney study, developed with the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, found that greater flexibility around rosters, shifts and workloads could play a critical role in retaining the healthcare workers our communities rely on.
Lead author Professor Rae Cooper said nurses and midwives “want better control over rosters and shifts, more manageable workloads, and work that lets them have a life.”
Read more about the findings and why ‘good flex’ could be key to building a more sustainable healthcare workforce: https://go.sydney.edu.au/kPgSqA
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28/07/2026
A pivotal moment in Australia’s history is being recognised through the installation of Australia's first Blue Plaque trail commemorating the 1965 Freedom Ride, led by Dr Charles Perkins AO and other University of Sydney students.
Honouring the people, places and communities at the heart of one of Australia's most important civil rights movements, the trail will feature six plaques installed across NSW in key locations connected to the Freedom Ride.
The NSW Government announced the trail at the University's Charles Perkins Centre - a building named in honour of Charles Perkins' life work and activism, which bears a Blue Plaque to memorialise his legacy.
Read more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/QJQLFB
What is the Prime Minister’s favourite memory from his time as a University of Sydney student? ☺️🧡
Last week, Prime Minister and USYD Alumni Anthony Albanese (Bachelor of Economics '85) joined us on campus to deliver a landmark address outlining a world-first artificial intelligence framework.
While he was here, the PM took some time to chat with us about his first experiences of the USYD campus, and how university helped to shape him as a person.
Are there secret tunnels under The Con? 👀
For decades, there have been rumours of a secret tunnel under the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, connecting the 200-year-old castle to nearby government offices.
The legend claims that this was once used as a “love tunnel” for politicians to meet their mistresses or send secret messages - but is there any proof?
Facility manager James Burns takes us on myth-busting journey into the depths of The Con to uncover the truth once and for all.
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