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10 May 2023
Doctor of Health Sciences awarded to Elizabeth Koff AM
The University of Sydney awarded Elizabeth Koff AM a Doctor of Health Sciences (honoris causa), recognising her outstanding contributions to healthcare and shaping the future of health in Australia.
09 May 2023
Bold and innovative planning is delivering Australia's newest city
Academics from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning look into the Western Parkland Development and while acknowledging it is at the forefront of urban and infrastructure governance, their research identifies a range of concerns, including public consultation, project funding, environmental and social equity issues.
09 May 2023
Seeing a legacy realised: David Bell's gift to future students
David Bell's will includes a gift to first-in-family students. But he's not waiting until then to start changing lives.
09 May 2023
Guilt-free energy
A recent gift has accelerated hydrogren researcher Professor Kondo Francois Aguey-Zinsou towards his goal of producing zero-carbon energy for everyone.
08 May 2023
For the love of books: Maggie McElhill on the wonders of volunteering
When Maggie McElhill retired from her role in the Faculty of Science, she was looking for somewhere to donate her time. As a former librarian, the Book Fair felt like a natural fit.
08 May 2023
A good sport: From the football field to the Alumni Council
Mathew Demetriou is so passionate about volunteering he founded his own mentoring organisation before becoming an Alumni Council member. He believes giving his time to help others enriches his own life as much as it does the organisations he supports.
08 May 2023
In good company: Alumni volunteering and mentorship
For Henia Colinard, volunteering, especially through mentoring, was the best way to contribute to her community and to help others cultivate their careers.
08 May 2023
How citizen scientists are helping to save a species
When architecture alumnus Michael Harvey heard that Christmas Beetle numbers were in decline, he put up his hand to help search for the missing beetle species.
05 May 2023
What the Ed Sheeran case can tell us about 70 years of pop music
Dr Jadey O'Regan, a pop music expert and lecturer in Contemporary Music Practice at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, explains why the Ed Sheeran copyright case matters when thinking about musical inspiration, influence or theft.
05 May 2023
Pharmacy innovator admitted to Degree of Doctor of Pharmacy
The University of Sydney awarded the Degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (honoris causa) to Mr Edward Crook for his contributions to pharmacy, innovation and technology.