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Group photo of 2024 Horizon Fellows at the University of Sydney

Innovative Fellowships attracts top research talent

Dr Ann-Na Cho and Dr Zengxia Pei have been awarded 2024 Horizon Fellowships. The Fellowship Scheme's record $100m investment is the first of its kind in Australia.

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Female researchers in hospital lab discussing patient results

Engineers awarded $1.9 million in ARC Industry Fellowships

Professors Yuan Chen and Jinman Kim have been awarded $1.9M in ARC Industry Fellowships, recognising their work in hydrogen production and healthcare.

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Professor Prokopenko (L) and Dr Orsolya Kekesi (R) from the University of Sydney with Dr Kateryna Ivanko, Dr Hanna Porieva and Professor Nataliia Kuznietsova.

Necessity is the mother of invention

Professor Nataliia Kuznietsova, an expert in complex systems from Ukraine, joins Professor Mikhail Prokopenko and the University's Centre for Complex Systems.

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Dr Martinez Martin is a globally recognised inventor of new technologies, and has had a long-standing collaboration with Bruker in the atomic force microscopy area

Strategic precision-medicine research partnership with Bruker

Dr David Martinez Martin leads a five-year research strategic partnership with Bruker to help strengthen Australia's nano-biotechnology capability.

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Dr Xiaofeng Wu and Mr Julian Guinane standing in front of cabinet displayin aircraft.

Engineers to develop robot maintenance crews in space

SmartSat is backing the University with $2.3m to develop robotic maintenance of satellites while in orbit in a step to extend the lifespan of vital space infrastructure.

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Solving embrittlement a multi-billion-dollar question

A new process discovered by researchers is shedding light on how to better prevent embrittlement, a major obstacle to transitioning to a global hydrogen economy.

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Sydney Alumni Community Network

Are you looking to expand your professional network or tap into unique career development opportunities?

Launched today, the Sydney Alumni Community Network on LinkedIn is a new virtual space for USYD Alumni of all disciplines to make invaluable connections and access exclusive alumni benefits. By joining this community, you will have the opportunity to make valuable connections, access exclusive alumni benefits, and take advantage of valuable career resources. Join now.

Student Success

World Engineering Day: The next generation of engineers

As women continue to break stereotypes and overcome challenges in Engineering, female students share motivations and advice, inspiring future generations.

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From left: Short Term Mobility Coordinator Jess Simpson, Ella Whan, Katelyn Williams, Lucas Parker and Head of Student Mobility and Exchange Amy Ryan at the Scholars Ceremony in Canberra

Sydney students awarded prestigious overseas scholarship

Lucas Parker is among the four students selected for the 2024 New Colombo Plan Scholarship program who will travel to the Indo-Pacific to continue their studies.

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Education Innovation

Why study Environmental Engineering

The new Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) cultivates a diverse set of engineering skills to design sustainable solutions to global challenges.

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Students in the advanced photonics lab using the technology

Advanced photonics lab backed by industry partnership

The new lab is supported by an industry partnership with Keysight Technologies, which provides students with valuable experiential learning on advanced photonic technologies.

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Upcoming Events

Environmental Engineering Evening

4 April

Senior high school students are invited to an educational experience to celebrate the launch of our new Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering).
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Raising the Bar 2024

9 April

Explore ‘healthier futures,’ where industry experts and researchers bring big ideas to Sydney’s bars. Hear the latest research, ideas, and technologies shaping our world.
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Humanitarian Innovation Hackathon

19 - 21 July

Undergraduate students are invited to participate in the hackathon to develop technology-based solutions for urgent humanitarian challenges and earn PEP hours.
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Professor Willy Zwaenepoel, Dean, Faculty of Engineering receives the Harry H. Goode Memorial Award 2024

Social Spotlight

Congratulations to Professor Willy Zwaenepoel, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, on receiving the Harry H. Goode Memorial Award for 2024!

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