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New Engineering Strategy launched
The Faculty has launched a strategy centred on transformative student-focused education, research excellence with real-world impact, and a culture grounded in community, diversity and collective responsibility.
Professor Zreiqat inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows
Professor Hala Zreiqat has been inducted into the 2025 Class of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows for her leading contributions in advanced biomaterials.
The carbon removal technology that could change our future
A University spinout, Dac Labs, is exploring cutting-edge direct air capture technology to reduce carbon emissions and create sustainable products for a cleaner future.
Underwater robots take to the deep to map unexplored oceans
Autonomous underwater robots from the University of Sydney supported an Australian Museum scientific expedition mapping unexplored reefs around Norfolk Island.
DeteQt quantum startup has secured three-quarters of a million dollars in pre-seed funding from Main Sequence Ventures and deep-tech investor ATP Fund.
The ability to lead complex projects is a critical skill for long-term organisational success. Led by our experts, and partnered with Infrastructure NSW, our new short course for executives will equip you with the skills you need to lead impactful projects.
An engineering student has created a way to aid minke whale conservation through a machine-learning model trained to recognise the species’ distinctive song.
Mentoring for the Humanitarian Innovation Hackathon
The Hackathon is designed for undergraduate university students to work in teams to create technology-driven solutions for the most pressing humanitarian challenges. Mentors will be our participants' guides throughout the competition, supporting them with practical project management advice and their expertise. Register now.
Capstone projects for Semester 2 2025
Applications are invited for Semester 2 Capstone Projects in project management and computer science, where final-year students work in teams on a twelve-week project involving a real-world problem, deliverables and weekly online guidance, evaluated by an academic supervisor. Submit your project proposal.
2026 Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scholarship (ESIPS) Program
The ESIPS program enables organisations to collaborate with our top final-year Engineering students for a six-month program, fostering research, innovation, and project ownership, while strengthening talent pipelines and brand visibility with future graduates. Project brief submissions for 2026 close on 28 July 2025. Learn more.
Design Build Fly sponsorships
Design Build Fly is a radio-controlled aircraft competition run by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The competition encourages global university UAV teams to design, build and fly an aircraft that can complete specific flight and ground missions. The University of Sydney team is looking for sponsors to support their efforts and achieve greater success. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
The Warren Centre Innovation Lecture
12 August
Dr Michelle Deaker, Founding and Managing Partner at OneVentures, discusses how to unlock Australia’s growth by aligning capital with capability, setting the right policies, and supporting global-minded innovators.
Our alumni tours program showcases the University's innovations, heritage and exciting future directions, all while giving you the opportunity to reconnect with like-minded graduates.
This week, we launched a new strategy for the Faculty of Engineering, recognising and nurturing the diverse talents of our staff and students to advance our common mission: conducting world-leading research and cultivating future-ready engineers who will drive meaningful global change.
