Sydney Science

What happens when the foundations of physics don’t agree? Professor Dean Rickles is exploring the clash between quantum theory and general relativity, and what it means to put the observer back at the centre of science. Collaborate with us on research: go.sydney.edu.au/ODpLDb

Could unlocking the Universe’s secrets drive the next tech revolution? Astroparticle physicist Prof. Celine Boehm is hunting for the missing piece that could redefine dark matter, and transform industries built on simulation, sensing and data tech. go.sydney.edu.au/Robed9

How do we protect our oceans for future generations? 🌊 Join Professor Larry B. Crowder from @Stanford as he explores how to create lasting conservation solutions. 📅 Registration here by Thursday 13 November: srkr.io/6013t2N

How can we make plants fix carbon more efficiently? 🌿 This is the question that researchers from the @Sydney_Uni and @ourANU have spent five years pondering. Find out more: srkr.io/6015tqL

Researchers from the Faculty of Science have been awarded a total of $18.1M to lead @arc_gov_au Discovery Projects 🎉 @Sydney_Uni received grants for 51 research projects to strengthen Australia's economy, environment, health and society. 🔗 srkr.io/6011sSW

Congratulations to Professor @MichaelKassiou for been elected as a 2025 @AAHMS_health Fellow 👏 Find out more: srkr.io/6014soj

How can 1.8B years of Earth’s history power tomorrow’s industries? Prof Dietmar Müller & team are turn deep-time data into tools for mineral exploration, resource modelling & climate insights — unlocking resources for the energy transition. Learn more: go.sydney.edu.au/Q81wFX

Congratulations to Associate Professor @GiselleYeo, who has been awarded a @heartfoundation grant to support her research into treating heart attacks with a sprayable gel that contains tailored stem cell-derived repair factors 👏 Find out more: srkr.io/6019SNf

Congratulations to Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who has received an honorary doctorate for her contributions to astrophysics, advocacy of under-represented students in STEMM and as an inspirational role model for women in science 👏 Read more: srkr.io/6018SOr

How do we secure the future of food? Professor Richard Trethowan’s team is developing heat-tolerant, high-yield wheat cultivars through global collaborations — building crop resilience and transforming farming worldwide. Learn more and partner with us: go.sydney.edu.au/hi5xlZ

Congrats to Prof @BenColagiuri on his appointment as Co-Director of the Brain and Mind Centre. An expert in placebo and nocebo effects, he’ll lead #USYD’s flagship multidisciplinary centre for healthier minds and happier lives from February. Read more: srkr.io/6041SJ5

🌾 80 years ago, Gabo wheat saved farms, transformed bread, and reshaped Australia’s wheat industry. Celebrate its legacy in Gunnedah this Oct 22 👉 Register now: srkr.io/6013quS

What if safer, nature-inspired medicines could be created faster & at scale? Prof Richard Payne’s team is developing clot-busting therapies & peptides for treatment of skin disease. Explore his research and how to partner on transformative drug discovery: go.sydney.edu.au/lO9Ix9

ARC postgrad scholarships are open to students who have an unconditional offer of admission or are enrolled to study a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. Applications close 30 September. Learn more: srkr.io/6014q6u

Congrats to Professor Michael Kassiou who has be named a 2025 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering, in recognition of his contribution to drug discovery and research, tackling brain disorders and cardiovascular disease. srkr.io/6015q6f

What if cancer care treated more than the disease — easing distress, “chemo brain” and fear of recurrence? Professor Haryana Dhillon’s global psycho-oncology trials are reshaping support for patients. Learn more about her work: go.sydney.edu.au/jYaket

Emerging diseases threaten health, ecosystems and food security. Prof Michael Ward is creating the first online tool to assess animal-human disease spillover, helping organisations and communities prepare for future outbreaks. Learn more about his work: go.sydney.edu.au/7myVqg

Congrats to our 2025 Eureka Prizes winners 👏 🌱 Prof @AnitaHoBaillie – Eureka Prize for Sustainability Research. ♻️ Prof @ThomasMaschmey1 AO FAA FRSN – Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science. Join us in celebrating their achievement! Read more: tinyurl.com/34twetw4

The quantum revolution promises breakthroughs in medicine, energy and materials, but also threatens the encryptions that protect our digital lives. Prof Nalini Joshi AO is building quantum-resilient algorithms to keep us secure. Learn more about her work: go.sydney.edu.au/P6BvgL

Congrats to Dr Ros Gloag, who has been named a 2025 NSW Young Tall Poppy Award winner for her evolutionary biology research! Read more: go.sydney.edu.au/uY5gJS