2017
Articles
Harnessing long-term data key to meeting fitness goals
While FitBits, Apple Watches and Garmin sportswatches have motivated people to get more active, a new University of Sydney study has revealed that activity tracker users are missing out on key opportunities to meet their health and fitness goals.
University of Sydney partners with German Aerospace Centre
A new partnership will see the University of Sydney work closely with Germany's national space agency the German Aerospace Center (DLR) on new space engineering projects.
5 minutes with Steve Muscat
Lifelong connections and the importance of an open mind were Steve Muscat's key takeaways when looking back on his time at university.
New chair appointed for innovative cerebral palsy research
Robotics and artificial intelligence to support people with disability are just the tip of the iceberg, says the newly appointed Ainsworth Chair of Technology and Innovation.
New mechanical engineering research highlights global rise of AM
3D-printed parts are not new but their use is set to explode among key industries including those in the aerospace, automotive and biomedical sectors.
Behind the air curtain
Leah Cooke’s industry internship in fire protection led her to a thesis that could have implications for building design and fire egress.
Robotics professor unlearns what it means to be human
Engineering extraordinaire, Professor Salah Sukkarieh, tackles what it means to be human in the wake of artificial intelligence.
New spray dryer boosts efficiency and cost savings for industry
A new spray dryer developed by chemical engineers at the University of Sydney could offer food and medicine businesses a more efficient and cost-effective method for producing their goods.
Eureka Prize for University of Sydney robotics expert
University of Sydney engineer Professor Salah Sukkarieh has won the 2017 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science, presented at a gala dinner on 30 August in the Sydney Town Hall...
Our inventors win $3m to bankroll novel medical devices
Two revolutionary medical devices developed by University of Sydney PhD students were among the top innovations awarded nearly $3 million on Tuesday evening by the NSW Government's NSW Medical Devices Fund.