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Engineering and Technology Innovation

Research with impact

Professor Hesham El Gamal appointed Dean of Engineering

Professor Hesham El Gamal has been appointed the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, commencing his role on 1 July 2024.

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How Australia can achieve Net Zero

The University's Net Zero Initiative has released a portfolio of "ready-to-go" solutions and technology to address key issues in the transformation towards net zero.

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Early career researchers awarded $5.1m funding

Dr Cuo Zhang and Dr Deheng Wei have received funding for their projects from the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award scheme.

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Sydney researchers claim all 2023 Eureka Prizes in leadership

Dr Fengwang Li won the Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher for his work in helping to establish a net zero emission future.

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Unlocking the secrets to brain diseases

Together with researchers at Cambridge and Harvard, we have developed sophisticated optical techniques to monitor how protein aggregates form at the nanoscale.

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Research shows nature's perfect timing is all about connections

Associate Professor Joseph Lizier explains the phenomenon of synchronisation, an important process in nature and everyday systems.

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School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The School of Electrical and Information Engineering is changing its name to the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The name change reflects the diverse topics the education programs cover and signifies how the convergence of electrical and computer engineering has resulted in new opportunities and challenges for engineers.

Student Success

First Nations internship at NASA for engineering student

Lincoln Bourke will spend ten weeks at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory exploring how equipment could interact with the surface of other planets.

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Scholarships awarded to three Vietnamese research students

In partnership with Vingroup, PhD scholarships for three Vietnamese students will support innovative research across health and robotics.

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Education Innovation

New simulator allows students to pilot aircraft and spaceships

The University of Sydney has acquired a 360-degree rotating cockpit simulator, allowing researchers and students to replicate the experience of piloting any aircraft.

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Master of Data Science accelerates careers

Master of Data Science alumni Dan Bridgman and Igor Malin share how their degrees presented new ways to work with data while opening new career opportunities.

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The Warren Centre

Humanitarian Innovation Pitch

Postgraduate and HDR students are invited to submit their research that addresses humanitarian or development challenges in the Humanitarian Pitch, with the opportunity to win a trip to Hawaii to attend the Pacific Telecommunications Council Conference!

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Upcoming Events

Postgraduate Information Series

From 16-20 October

Join us for our series of online information sessions on where postgraduate study can take you, how to apply and ways to finance your degree.
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NanoPitch STEM - Driving innovation for sustainability

25 October, 5pm

Listen to the latest insights in nanotechnology that are driving innovation for sustainability from Sydney Nano researchers, including climate change and ubiquitous pollution.
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Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 International Symposium

9 & 16 November

The John Grill Institute for Project Leadership presents the latest thinking across an international research, policy and practice community.
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Alumni Festival

2 December, 10am

Connect with old classmates from around the world and discover our world-leading research through hands-on experiences. With more than 60 activations to choose from, there's something for everyone.
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Australian National Total Body PET Facility Launch Research Symposium

12 December, 12pm

Hear about advancements in medical imaging technology from leading experts to celebrate the launch of this cutting-edge facility.
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Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES)

14-20 January

Years 10 to 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can apply to get a taste of engineering as a university course and career. Applications close on 31 October 2023.
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Social Spotlight: Open Day 2023

Thousands of high school students joined us on campus for Open Day. They got one-on-one course advice, toured our facilities and met clubs and societies from engineering, computer science and project management.

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