How an invasive bee colony defied a genetic bottleneck - Intranet

How an invasive bee colony defied a genetic bottleneck. 29 February 2024. Bad news for biosecurity, but perhaps good news for threatened species. In 2007 a single Asian honeybee swarm appeared in North Queensland. There are now more than 10,000 colonies. Dr Ros Gloag has found surprising adaptability despite low genetic diversity, which could be a good sign for species facing population collapse. For more than a decade, invasive Asian honeybees have defied evolutionary expectations and

Sydney scientist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences - Intranet

Sydney scientist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 1 May 2023. Professor Joss Bland-Hawthorn, from the School of Physics in the Faculty of Science and Director of the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, has been elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Established in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Science is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States, with its first members elected to the Academy in 1781, including Benjamin Franklin and

Final change plan - Intranet

Final change plan. Please note: There is an intermittent issue affecting PDF documents accessed from Google Chrome. If you experience any problems please try a different browser or download the document. Final change document. Date released. Final Change Plan: NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (pdf, 404.3kb). Thursday 8 December 2022. Final Change Plan with track changes (pdf, 532.6kb). Thursday 8 December 2022. Appendix 2: Current organisation charts (no change since the RCP) (pdf, 757.3kb).

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New Research Impact Accelerator to propel socially impactful research - Intranet

New Research Impact Accelerator to propel socially impactful research. 29 January 2024. The new program will provide researchers with tailored tools and support to plan and execute knowledge translation activities. In a significant move towards fostering innovation, collaboration, and social impact within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC) is proud to announce the launch of the Research Impact Accelerator.

Professor Philip Gale appointed interim Dean of the Faculty of Science - Intranet

Professor Philip Gale appointed interim Dean of the Faculty of Science. 31 March 2022. Professor Philip Gale. Professor Annamarie Jagose, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor has announced, Professor Philip Gale has been appointed interim Dean of the Faculty of Science. Phil will take up the role on 11 April, when Professor Iain Young will finish his term as Dean of Science ahead of his departure from the University in July. Phil joined the University in January 2017 in his current position as

National Reconciliation Week: what could a voice to parliament mean for First Nations health? - Intranet

National Reconciliation Week: what could a voice to parliament mean for First Nations health? 29 May 2023. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme: Be a Voice for Generations encourages all Australians to be a substantial voice for reconciliation in all aspects of our everyday lives. We spoke to First Nations staff in the Faculty of Medicine and Health about what this could mean for First Nations health. First Nations communities are diverse, with diverse needs, and a voice to

29 August 2022 - Intranet

29 August 2022. 29 August 2022. Join us in welcoming these friendly faces who have just joined the Faculty of Medicine and Health! Be sure to share your favourite place to grab a coffee or to get a hit of vitamin D if you see them around. Camperdown Precinct. Amelia Russell, Research Assistant The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use. Daniel Froggatt, Research Assistant. Dr Dhanshree R Gunjawate, Postdoctoral Research Associate. Dr Dori Patay, Postdoctoral Research

University of Sydney to establish new Deputy Vice-Chancellor role - Intranet

University of Sydney to establish new Deputy Vice-Chancellor role. 30 August 2023. The new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Leadership) role will be advertised soon. Dear colleagues,. I am pleased to announce that the University is establishing a new role, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Leadership), to lead and be accountable for providing strategic direction and guidance across the University’s culture, leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion agendas. These sit at the

Strengthening our partnership with Health Consumers NSW - Intranet

Strengthening our partnership with Health Consumers NSW. 2 September 2024. The University of Sydney has engaged in a formal partnership with Health Consumers NSW, a leading advocate for health consumers across the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifies our Faculty of Medicine and Health’s ongoing collaboration and commitment to person-centred healthcare education and research, and signifies the dedication from each organisation to keep the voices of health consumers central

Stem cell therapies for children losing eyesight - Intranet

Stem cell therapies for children losing eyesight. 12 June 2025. Dr Anai Gonzalez Cordero's work on developing and testing therapies for inherited retinal diseases won her one of two prestigious Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research, designed to promote the study of stem cells in the prevention or control of disease. Dr Gonzalez Cordero hopes these therapies will one day successfully treat children who are losing their eyesight. Dr Anai Gonzalez Cordero. (Click to enlarge.). The award recognises

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) congratulates Centre of Excellence teams - Intranet

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) congratulates Centre of Excellence teams. 10 November 2022. Professor Emma Johnston highlights the impressive success of University of Sydney researchers in the recently announced Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Excellence round. Top from left: Professor Tara Murphy, Professor Martijn de Sterke, Professor Yuan Chen. Middle from left: Dr Fengwang Li, Professor Ben Eggleton. Bottom from left: Professor Thomas Maschmeyer, Professor Elaine Sadler.

Professor Maria Byrne FAA conferred a Doctor of Science from the University of Galway - Intranet

Professor Maria Byrne FAA conferred a Doctor of Science from the University of Galway. 22 September 2023. Professor Maria Byrne FAA has been conferred with a Doctor of Science (DSc) on Published Work by the University of Galway. This prestigious honour is the highest recognition the University grants to scholars who have made significant contributions to their field and society. Professor Byrne was conferred the DSc for her lifelong dedication to marine biology. She has made significant

University of Sydney wins millions to commercialise solar cells - Intranet

University of Sydney wins millions to commercialise solar cells. 4 January 2023. Professor Anita Ho-Baillie is joining forces with Sydney-based renewable technology company SunDrive to commercialise perovskite-silicon cells - a significantly more advanced solar technology than present options on the market. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded $2.78 million in research funding to Professor Ho-Baillie, the John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience in the University of

Research Bulletin - Intranet

Research Bulletin. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Bulletin provides faculty research staff and affiliates with a weekly update on funding opportunities, researcher events and resources. Find past editions on this page. May. 26 May Research Bulletin. 19 May Research Bulletin. 12 May Research Bulletin. 5 May Research Bulletin. April. 28 April Research Bulletin. 22 April Research Bulletin. 14 April Research Bulletin. 7 April Research Bulletin. March. 31 March Research Bulletin

HDR Supervisors Funding for Students - Intranet

HDR Supervisors Funding for Students. The Faculty of Science offers a funding scheme for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Supervisors, aimed at providing consistent and transparent support for HDR students' research endeavors. This scheme complements the University's Postgraduate Research Support Scheme (PRSS) funding. It is specifically designed for lead supervisors of actively enrolled students who are progressing within their expected timeframe. The allocation of funds considers factors such

Makers & Shapers award winners announced - Semester 1 2023 - Intranet

Makers & Shapers award winners announced - Semester 1 2023. 5 June 2023. Our Makers & Shapers awards celebrate our colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles. A huge congratulations to our dedicated individuals and teams who won Makers & Shapers awards this semester! Diversity and Inclusion. Dr Jane Miskovic-Wheatley. Associate Professor Roxanna Pebdani. Associate Professor Andrea McCloughen. Professor Parisa Aslani, Professor Paul Groundwater and Dr Michelle Koo. Sue Darling. Josh

Connect this R U OK day - Intranet

Connect this R U OK? Day. 31 August 2020. From free Tai Chi to chats over coffee, the Faculty of Medicine and Health's Wellbeing Community of Practice (WCoP) have organised a variety of ways to connect on 10 September 2020. R U OK? is a not for profit organisation who's mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. Join the FMH activities. Randomised Coffee Trials.

Questions and answers from the March Town Hall - Intranet

More information including detailed Q&As is available on the employee payments review intranet page. ... Once finalised, a list of all planned works for 2025 will be available on the intranet.

HDR student support services - Intranet

HDR student support services. As an HDR supervisor, you have a duty of care to ensure a safe and supportive environment for your students. When challenges present themselves, please be assured that supervisors are not expected to ‘solve’ all problems themselves. There are many professional services available at the University to assist you and your student. Familiarising yourself with these resources allows you to effectively guide students toward the help they need. You also have the

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